Monday, November 13, 2023–12:57 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices continue a downward trend at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.85 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 25 cents less than a month ago, and…… Continue Reading
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November 9th, 2023 – 4:20 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – High school construction students from local and surrounding counties gathered at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds on Thursday morning for the Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge. The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (ACG) partnered with Duffy Southeast Construction to host…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, November 7, 2023–10:06 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The votes are in and counted. In Rome, Harry Brock, Jim Bojo, and Mark Cochran got the most votes for city commission in Ward One. That means Rome will also have a new mayor since the current mayor Sundai Stevenson did not make the top three,…… Continue Reading
November 6th, 2023 – 3:00 PM WRGA Staff reports – The Georgia Forestry Commission has advised a high fire danger warning to the people of Northwest Georgia and is asking the community to refrain from burning or starting fires temporarily. “There’s been no measurable rain for over a month, and conditions are critically dry,” said…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 5, 2023–6:34 p.m. -GBI News Release- The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia. The Cartersville Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Two people were shot during the incident. One is in critical condition; the other person was treated for a…… Continue Reading
Friday, November 3, 2023–9:08 a.m. -CPD News Release- On Thursday, November 2, 2023, at approximately 9:21 P.M., officers with the Cartersville Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance at 64 Ann Circle. As soon as officers arrived at the residence, a male exited the front door and opened fire upon them both. The officer’s patrol…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 2, 2023–7:11 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The time change is this weekend. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, so remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. As always, you are also reminded to use the occasion to check the batteries in your…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 1, 2023–10:07 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College is waiving its $30 application fee through November to help reduce barriers for those seeking to attain a college education. Called “No Fee November,” this opportunity is available to all student types, from high school seniors to transfer students to non-traditional working adults and beyond. …… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 1, 2023–7:34 a.m. -Staff reports- According to the Georgia Forestry Commission, there is a high fire danger in our area on Wednesday. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon until 8 p.m. Due to low humidity and gusty winds, along with very dry fuels and ongoing drought conditions, any fires that…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, October 31, 2023–10:15 a.m. -Georgia State Patrol- Two people were killed in a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 411 near Cartersville Friday. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A westbound Mazda 3 was traveling in the eastbound lanes and struck a Jeep Compass that was traveling east. The driver of the Mazda, 18-year-old Bridget Canup…… Continue Reading