Tuesday, July 8, 2025–5:20 p.m. -News Release- During the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated eight fatal traffic crashes, while local law enforcement agencies investigated an additional five, resulting in a total of 13 traffic-related deaths statewide. The holiday travel period began at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, and…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, July 8, 2025–4:35 p.m. -Staff reports- An arrest has been made in the murder of a couple in Carrollton that occurred in February, and the suspect is the woman’s 17-year-old daughter. According to a news release from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office: On the morning of February 20, 2025, deputies with the Carroll County…… Continue Reading
Thursday, July 3, 2025–1:00 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE), formerly the Motor Carrier Compliance Division, are urging motorists to drive safely and responsibly during the upcoming 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period. The holiday period begins Thursday, July 3, at 6 p.m. and ends Sunday, July 6,…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 2, 2025–11:20 a.m. -News Release- With the Fourth of July approaching and trauma cases expected to rise, Blood Assurance is urging donors to step up now. The week surrounding Independence Day is one of the most challenging times for maintaining a stable blood supply. Donation rates drop as people travel, but the demand…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 2, 2025–11:15 a.m. -Georgia Power News Release- The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved a plan to keep Georgia Power’s base rates stable and predictable through at least the end of 2028, with storm costs to be addressed in a separate proceeding. Base rates reflect what customers pay for electricity under the rate…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 26, 2025–9:10 a.m. -AAA SOUTH- AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically during the Independence Day holiday period (Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6). This represents an increase of 1.7 million travelers (2.4%) over last year and 7 million more than in 2019. To better reflect holiday travel trends, AAA’s forecast now accounts for two weekends, capturing…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, June 25, 2025–9:40 a.m. -News Release- As temperatures and humidity again rise, Georgia Power is committed to helping customers stay cool and manage their energy bills with practical energy efficiency tips and resources. The official start of summer this week marks the perfect time for customers to take advantage of tools and programs designed…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 19, 2025–10:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It has been an unusually wet and stormy May and June in Northwest Georgia, and there is a reason for that. According to Sid King, Lead Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, normally, the jet stream tends to be positioned well to the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 19, 2025–7:50 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a sixth case of measles in Georgia in 2025. The unvaccinated individual is a family member of the confirmed measles case in May. The individual was quarantined at home following exposure, so there are no additional exposures outside of…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 9, 2025–7:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon and evening across most of north and central Georgia. Primary hazards with any storms would be damaging wind gusts, though quarter-size hail and a brief tornado may also be possible.… Continue Reading