Thursday, August 28, 2025–7:30 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Safety- Thousands of Georgians are expected to travel this weekend to celebrate the unofficial end of summer. The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers that Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers will be out in full force with…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, August 26, 2025–9:50 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces the suspension of all lane closures on Georgia interstates during the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend. The suspension of lane closures will begin at 12:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, through 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, to offset the…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, August 6, 2025–9:00 a.m. -Staff reports- Former DeKalb County CEO Mike Thurmond has officially launched his campaign for Governor of Georgia, joining an ever-growing Democratic field. Thurmond also served as Georgia’s Labor Commissioner from 1999-2011. In a news release, Thurmond said: “I’m running for Governor to fight for working families, protect and expand access…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, August 5, 2025–7:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Watch until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be po.ssible in portions of central, east central, north entral, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia, including Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Paulding and Polk Counties. Excessive runoff…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, July 29, 2025–9:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. You can expect heat index values up to 108 in portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, so drink plenty of fluids, stay…… Continue Reading
Monday, July 28, 2025–8:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday. Heat index values of 105 to 109 are expected for portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink…… Continue Reading
Friday, July 25, 2025–12:10 p.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- We will see some of the hottest temperatures of the summer in the coming days with the thermometer approaching 100 degrees, and it’s important to protect yourself and your loved ones from heat exhaustion and heatstroke during this sizzling summer. Children are smaller than adults,…… Continue Reading
July 16th, 2025 – 11:15 AM WRGA Staff Reports – Peter Hubbard has won the Democratic primary in the Special Election for Georgia Public Service Commissioner (PSC), defeating Keisha Sean Waites with 58.18% of the vote. The final tally, confirmed at 11:01 p.m. on Tuesday, showed Hubbard receiving 66,084 votes statewide to Waites’ 47,501 (41.82%).…… Continue Reading
Jul 14th, 2025 – 8:50 AM AAA – The Auto Club Group – The Georgia gas price average parked in neutral 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 remains the same as a week ago, 4 cents higher…… Continue Reading
July 13th, 2025 – 11:10 PM Governor’s Office of Highway Safety – Drivers are being warned to slow down or risk receiving a ticket when “Operation Southern Slow Down” begins Monday (July 14th, 2025). This is the ninth year for the regional week-long speed enforcement and awareness campaign that will run from July 14-20 in…… Continue Reading