Tuesday, July 8, 2025–5:20 p.m. -News Release- During the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated eight fatal traffic crashes, while local law enforcement agencies investigated an additional five, resulting in a total of 13 traffic-related deaths statewide. The holiday travel period began at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, and…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, July 8, 2025–4:35 p.m. -Staff reports- An arrest has been made in the murder of a couple in Carrollton that occurred in February, and the suspect is the woman’s 17-year-old daughter. According to a news release from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office: On the morning of February 20, 2025, deputies with the Carroll County…… Continue Reading
Monday, July 7, 2025–8:30 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 4 cents lower than it was a week ago, 2 cents higher than…… Continue Reading
July 3rd, 2025 – 2:00 PM WRGA Staff Reports – A Cloudland man employed with DeKalb County Schools in Alabama was arrested Tuesday on felony charges related to child pornography and illegal surveillance. According to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Michael Lance Brown was taken into custody following a joint investigation with the U.S.…… Continue Reading
Thursday, July 3, 2025–1:00 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE), formerly the Motor Carrier Compliance Division, are urging motorists to drive safely and responsibly during the upcoming 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period. The holiday period begins Thursday, July 3, at 6 p.m. and ends Sunday, July 6,…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 2, 2025–11:20 a.m. -News Release- With the Fourth of July approaching and trauma cases expected to rise, Blood Assurance is urging donors to step up now. The week surrounding Independence Day is one of the most challenging times for maintaining a stable blood supply. Donation rates drop as people travel, but the demand…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 2, 2025–11:15 a.m. -Georgia Power News Release- The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved a plan to keep Georgia Power’s base rates stable and predictable through at least the end of 2028, with storm costs to be addressed in a separate proceeding. Base rates reflect what customers pay for electricity under the rate…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 2, 2025–11:10 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A traffic stop on Redmond Road in Rome on Tuesday ended with the arrest of two Summerville residents on drug trafficking charges. According to Floyd County Jail records: A vehicle driven by 47-year-old Timothy James Sweeney was stopped for failure to maintain a lane. Following a…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 30, 2025–8:20 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average saw a drop at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are now paying an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny less a week ago, 4 cents higher than it was a month ago,…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 26, 2025–9:10 a.m. -AAA SOUTH- AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically during the Independence Day holiday period (Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6). This represents an increase of 1.7 million travelers (2.4%) over last year and 7 million more than in 2019. To better reflect holiday travel trends, AAA’s forecast now accounts for two weekends, capturing…… Continue Reading