Monday, April 8, 2024–10:05 a.m. -AAA South- After a little relief the week before, Georgia gas prices are headed back up. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.33 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny more than a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago, and 3 cents more than this…… Continue Reading
Saturday, April 6, 2024–2:11 p.m. -WQZQ Radio- Two people have been arrested in a shocking case of child neglect. According to Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader: An investigator responded to Atrium Health Floyd in Rome where two children, ages 12 months and 23 months, were being treated for malnourishment and dehydration. The 23-month-old weighed 14…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, April 2, 2024–5:16 p.m. -National Weather Service- Showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this evening through early Wednesday morning. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 out of 5) covers most of the area, including Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga, Polk and Gordon Counties along with all of west Georgia, with a Slight Risk (level 2…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 1, 2024–10:11 a.m. -National Weather Service- A strong cold front advancing into north Georgia on Tuesday evening will bring a round of thunderstorms into the area. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms in portions of northwest Georgia immediately ahead of the front. The cold front and associated thunderstorms…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 1, 2024–8:17 a.m. -AAA South- A little relief at the pump as Georgia gas prices decreased compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.32 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 3 cents less than a week ago. That is still 12 cents more than a month ago, and 10 cents…… Continue Reading
Saturday, March 30, 2024–7:00 p.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union (CVCU) is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 3rd year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at CVCU. This year, 94% of employees said it’s a great place To Work…… Continue Reading
Thursday, March 28, 2024–10:30 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd EMS was named the Georgia EMS Service of The Year during the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association (GEMSA) awards held Tuesday night in Buford. It marked the fourth time Atrium Health Floyd has earned statewide the award. Individual honorees for Atrium Health Floyd EMS include:…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, March 27, 2027–6:10 p.m. -Staff reports- Leigha Burnham serves as the Library Media & Technology Specialist at Summerville Middle School in Chattooga County. According to the Georgia Department of Education: Burnham began the school’s first STEM program, which has now expanded to all three grade levels. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Berry College,…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 25, 2024–11:25 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has extended a Wind Advisory, which is now in effect until 2 p.m. Tuesday. Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. Locally stronger gusts in mountainous terrain may be possible. The advisory is for portions…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 25, 2024–10:08 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average held steady compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average was the same as a week ago, 22 cents more than a month ago, and 13 cents more than this time last year. …… Continue Reading