Friday, May 9, 2025–10:00 p.m. -Staff Reports- 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who had been rumoured as a possible candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2026, says she is not running. In a post on X Friday, Greene wrote: Someone once said, “The Senate is where good ideas go to die.” They were right.…… Continue Reading
Thursday, May 8, 2025–10:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pressuring the U.S. Postal Service to recruit a competent Postmaster General who can address mail delays in Georgia. Following the resignation of former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, Sen. Ossoff is urging the USPS Board of Governors to replace him with leadership that can solve the…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 6, 2025–9:40 a.m. -AAA South- As temperatures rise, so does the desire to travel. A new survey from AAA – The Auto Club Group reveals that 58% of Georgians plan to take a summer trip, up slightly from 57% last year. This enthusiasm for travel aligns perfectly with National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4-10), a…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 6, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Reaction continues regarding Governor Brian Kemp’s decision not to run against Jon Ossoff for the United States Senate in 2026. On Monday, Kemp issued a statement that read: “Over the last few weeks, I have had many conversations with friends, supporters, and leaders across the country who encouraged…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 5, 2025–10:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices saw little movement at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are now paying an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny higher than a week ago, but still 13 cents lower than a month ago, and…… Continue Reading
Saturday, May 3, 2025–7:15 p.m. -News Release- AdventHealth is making it easy to get screened for breast cancer with convenient 30-minute 3D screening mammograms for $30 in May for patients without insurance who qualify. 30 minutes could truly save your life. Annual mammograms are still the top-recommended screening for women because they allow the earliest…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 30, 2025–5:25 p.m. -Staff reports- Two people were shot by a federal agent during an attempted traffic stop in Calhoun Tuesday night. According to a news release from the GBI: At the request of the Calhoun Police Department, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Tuesday night…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 30, 2025–9:40 a.m. -Georgia Environmental Protection Division- Beginning May 1, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s open burning ban will be in effect for 54 Georgia counties. The ban, which has been in place every summer since 2005, affects many counties in north and central Georgia. Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Chattooga, and Polk Counties are…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 28, 2025–10:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices slowly declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent lower than a week ago, 4 cents lower than a month ago, and…… Continue Reading
Friday, April 25, 2025–4:00 p.m. -News Release- Approximately 200 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Forum River Center in Rome on Thursday, April 24, to the cheers of their families, friends and instructors. After students, administrators and faculty marched into place during Processional, Invocation was led by Donny Holmes, program director…… Continue Reading