Tuesday, December 2, 2025–9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Candidates are continuing to express interest in running for Congress following the recent announcement from Marjorie Taylor Greene that she will be stepping down, effective January 5. Brett Clark is the latest to join the exploratory stage for the upcoming special election in Georgia’s 14th Congressional…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 30, 2025–3:15 p.m. -News Release- As winter approaches, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), along with the National Weather Service (NWS) is getting ready for Winter Weather Preparedness week, set for Dec. 1-5. This week encourages Georgians to educate themselves about winter weather threats, update or develop a family communications…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 26, 2025–9:50 a.m. -Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety- The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), GOHS Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) units, and GOHS Traffic Enforcement Networks ask motorists before the Thanksgiving holiday weekend travel period to start every trip with the click of a buckled seat belt. AAA is estimating…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 23, 2025–12:37 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- With the resignation of 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, candidates and potential 2026 candidates have released statements. Democrat Shawn Harris, who ran unsuccessfully against Greene in 2020, has already announced that he is running again. He posted the following on his Facebook page. “Marjorie started…… Continue Reading
Friday, November 21, 2025–11:45 p.m. -Staff reports- 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her resignation, effective January 5, 2026. In a video posted to X, Greene expressed her frustration with Congress. My message to Georgia’s 14th district and America.Thank you. pic.twitter.com/tSoHCeAjn1 — Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) November 22, 2025 “During the longest…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:10 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is helping travelers get to their Thanksgiving destinations this year with fewer delays. To improve traffic flow during the Thanksgiving holiday, Georgia DOT will suspend lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near major shopping areas from 5 a.m. on…… Continue Reading
Monday, November 10, 2025–10:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- The first widespread hard freeze of the season is expected on Tuesday morning. Temperatures of 20 to 28 degrees are possible (even colder in the higher elevations in North Georgia. With the wind chill, temperatures will feel like they are in the teens, so make sure kids…… 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, 2025–9:30 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
Thursday, October 9, 2025–11:20 a.m. -Staff reports- Earlier this week, it was announced that the Georgia Department of Public Health has begun administering COVID-19 vaccinations at health departments throughout Georgia based on the current vaccine supply. Those interested in getting the vaccine should call their local health department to be sure they have the vaccine…… Continue Reading