Monday, November 3, 2025–10:55 a.m. -AAA South- Over the weekend of November 1–2, Georgians saw a slight drop in gas prices, a continuation of a downward trend that began earlier in the week. Thanks to increased oil production from countries like the U.S. and OPEC+, supply has outpaced demand, pushing crude prices lower and easing…… Continue Reading
Saturday, November 1, 2025–4:40 p.m. -Staff reports- Remember to set your clock back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, meaning you will get an extra hour of sleep. The time change is a perfect time to remind yourself to change the batteries in your smoke…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 29, 2025–9:50 a.m. -News Release- The Aspen Institute has named Georgia Highlands College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 29, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- Halloween is this weekend, bringing many pedestrians to local neighborhoods for trick or treating and other Halloween festivities on Friday, October 31. The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is sharing anticipated travel forecasts for interstates and surface streets from Wednesday, October 29, through Sunday, November 2,…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, October 28, 2025–10:45 a.m. -Staff reports- Georgia Highlands College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony next week for the renovation of the Lakeview Healthcare Education Center on the Floyd Campus in Rome. The event, scheduled for November 6, will highlight GHC’s continued partnership with Atrium Health Floyd and recognize community leaders and legislators who have supported healthcare education in Northwest…… Continue Reading
Monday, October 27, 2025–10:30 a.m. -AAA South- With fall already in full swing across Georgia, drivers are reaping the seasonal rewards, and gas prices are easing just as cooler days settle in. Over the weekend, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline edged down, offering modest relief at the pump. With crude oil prices remaining…… Continue Reading
Sunday, October 26, 2025–2:40 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A 17-year-old Cartersville High School student was transported to the hospital with a serious leg injury following an accident near the school on Friday. According to the Georgia State Patrol: The student was allegedly running from school administrators and ran across Highway 41. The student ran into…… Continue Reading
Friday, October 24, 2025–9:10 a.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Highway 41 in Bartow County on Wednesday night. According to the Georgia State Patrol: The initial investigation revealed that a black Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling south in the right lane. The black motorcycle struck a deer in the…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 22, 2025–8:45 a.m. -U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia News Release- Billy Joe Cagle, a convicted felon, has been charged via criminal complaint with attempted violence at an international airport, interstate communications containing threats to injure the person of another, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. “As alleged…… Continue Reading
Monday, October 20, 2025–5:30 p.m. -Atlanta Police News release- Preliminary Information: On 10/20/25, at approximately 9:40 a.m., officers assigned to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport responded to a “person armed” call at the Domestic South Terminal. The Cartersville Police Department contacted the APD regarding a male suspect who had made terroristic threats to “shoot up” the airport.…… Continue Reading