Monday, January 15, 2024–9:46 a.m. -News Release- Atlanta Gas Light is closely monitoring forecasts that call for a significant temperature drop for parts of Georgia. Atlanta Gas Light crews are ready to serve our customers and emphasize the importance of having a plan and making the necessary preparations for severe weather. With the safety of…… Continue Reading
Sunday, January 14, 2023–6:53 p.m. -AAA South- With the season’s most frigid temperatures on the way, AAA reminds homeowners and renters that preparing for inclement weather is essential to avoiding wintertime repairs. Prolonged periods of below-freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on a home’s heating system, plumbing, and exterior features. “Maintaining your property is essential to…… Continue Reading
Friday, January 12, 2024–9:05 a.m. -National Weather Service- Storms will begin developing late this morning and into the early afternoon. While the severe threat has been scaled back, any storms that form have the potential to be strong to severe. The best chance for severe weather will be south of a line from Columbus to Macon as…… Continue Reading
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Monday, January 8, 2023–10:54 a.m. -Staff reports- According to the Georgia Forestry Commission, Monday is a high fire danger day. They are recommending no outdoor burning for today. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 4 pm today until 7 pm on Tuesday. Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to…… Continue Reading
Sunday, January 7, 2023–3:49 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu activity is widespread throughout Georgia, and the current flu report lists flu activity at the highest level. “It is not too late to get a flu shot. Every individual over the age…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, January 3, 2024–7:14 p.m. -Staff reports- In just a few more days the 2024 session of the Georgia General Assembly will convene, and one legislative priority will be the acceleration of a decrease in the state individual income tax rate. The legislation will amend HB 1437, which provides for a step down of 10 basis…… Continue Reading
December 26th, 2023 – 11:20 AM Paulding County Fire and Rescue – Paulding County Fire and Rescue released more information regarding an investigation into a fatal fire that took place earlier in December of this year. “At 3:52 PM on Tuesday, December 12th, Paulding County Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a residential structure fire…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 25, 2023–9:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average increased at the pump. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.01 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents more than a week ago, 22 cents more than a month ago, and 31 cents more than this time last year. It now…… Continue Reading
Thursday, December 21, 2023–12:50 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- In anticipation of heightened travel during the upcoming holiday season, the Georgia Department of Transportation has declared a temporary suspension of lane closures along Georgia interstates, major state routes, and roadways near major shopping centers, malls, or districts. The suspension will start at 5 a.m. Friday,…… Continue Reading
December 20th, 2023 – 12:30 PM Paulding County Fire & Rescue – On Tuesday morning (around 9:33 AM) Paulding County 911 received a call that a quarry worker had fallen 20 feet into a construction materials hopper. Coworkers told 911 Communication Officers that the worker was buried up to his head in gravel, and they…… Continue Reading