Sunday, March 24, 2024–5:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from midnight Sunday through 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Southeast winds of 10 to 25 mph and gusts of 30 to 45 mph are expected for portions of north-central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. The advisory area includes Floyd, Bartow,…… Continue Reading
Saturday, March 23, 2024–1:42 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Measles vaccination is important for all children to prevent measles infection and reduce the risk of community transmission, but it is especially…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, March 20, 2024–5:42 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A man employed as a bus driver for the Cartersville City School System was recently arrested on two counts of child molestation. 65-year-old David Ignacio Rodriguez is also charged with two counts of first-degree child cruelty, and sexual battery. The alleged acts occurred between September 1, 2023, and…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 18, 2024–2:00 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices spiked during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 15 cents more than a week ago, 19 cents more than a month ago, and 12 cents more than this time last year. It now costs…… Continue Reading
Sunday, March 17, 2024–6:34 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced that the right eastbound lane of Highway 140 near Adairsville will be closed this week between Old Highway 140 and Big Ditch Road. The lane will be closed from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day Monday through Thursday.…… Continue Reading
Friday, March 15, 2024–9:00 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of showers and thunderstorms will move across much of north and central Georgia today. Areas north of the Interstate 20 corridor will be impacted mainly this morning, with areas south of the Interstate 20 corridor impacted during the afternoon hours. The primary hazards with any…… Continue Reading
March 14th, 2024 – 4:20 PM U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia – Jerry Joseph Southern, a convicted sex offender, was sentenced today to ten years of imprisonment for possessing thousands of digital images and videos depicting the rape and sexual abuse of children, including prepubescent minors under the age of 12. “This office…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, March 12, 204 -Georgia Secretary of State- Statewide Results Floyd County Results Gordon County Results Bartow County Results Chattooga County Results Polk County Results Paulding County Results… Continue Reading
Monday, March 11, 2024–8:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are stuck in neutral with drivers paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is the same as last week. The average is 17 cents more than a month ago and 6 cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers…… Continue Reading
Saturday, March 9, 2024–6:14 a.m. -National Weather Service- Most of the rain has moved off to the south of Floyd County, meaning a Flood Watch that was in effect has been lifted. Just under an inch of rain has been recorded at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in the last 24 hours. There is…… Continue Reading