Tuesday, February 11, 2025–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It’s an idea that kind of came and went, but now it appears to be back and pickup up steam. Republican Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter, who represents Georgia’s 1st District, is pushing House Resolution 25, the Fair Tax Act, which would replace the current tax code…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 11, 2025–7:50 a.m. -National Weather Service- There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) for flash flooding and river flooding in north Georgia between Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning. The potential exists for this risk to be increased to Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) with future forecast updates. A Flood Watch has been issued for…… Continue Reading
Saturday, February 8, 2025–4:00 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional measles cases in unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents. These two cases are family members of the case confirmed earlier this year in January. DPH contacted persons who may have been exposed through contact with the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, February 6, 2025–5:00 p.m. -News Release- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is urging the Trump Administration to swiftly deliver expanded Social Security benefits for Georgia law enforcement and teachers. Sen. Ossoff and a bipartisan group of Senators are urging the Social Security Administration to immediately deliver full Social Security benefits for teachers, law enforcement, firefighters, first…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, January 29, 2025–9:35 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. DPH is working to identify any persons that may have been exposed through contact with the individual between Jan.19-24, 2025 when they were infectious. The individual acquired the virus while…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, January 28, 2025–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Five years after the pandemic began; we are not seeing a lot of COVID-19 activity in Northwest Georgia. However, other respiratory illnesses like influenza are resulting in hospitalizations across the state. According to Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, January 21, 2025–5:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Monday until 9 a.m. Tuesday and again from 10 p.m. Tuesday until 9 a.m. Wednesday. For Monday night, it will be very cold wind chills as low as 2 above expected for the higher elevations of north…… Continue Reading
Monday, January 20, 2025–7:16 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- Georgia Department of Transportation crews were on Georgia’s interstates and state routes Sunday pre-treating the priority routes statewide in preparation of the frigid temperatures and the approaching wintry precipitation forecast for much of the state beginning tomorrow. Crews began in the early morning hours Sunday and applied…… Continue Reading
Friday, January 17, 2025–9:00 a.m. -John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com There’s a lot of confusion about what House Bill 581 is and what it isn’t and that’s understandable. It’s complicated. What does it actually do? A lot,…… Continue Reading
Sunday, January 12, 2025–2:45 p.m. -News Release- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is demanding that USPS deliver prescriptions, medications, and VA appointment notices to Georgia veterans on time. Today, Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the U.S. Postmaster General after receiving reports from Georgians that they are receiving prescriptions late and appointment notices after their scheduled…… Continue Reading