Wednesday, December 3, 2025–9:30 a.m. -News Release- Approximately 300 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, Dec. 4, armed with the education and technical training needed to kick-start their careers. The 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. After students, administrators, and…… Continue Reading
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
Monday, December 1, 2025–10:15 a.m. -AAA South- As the holiday traffic thins out across the Peach state, Georgia drivers are finding a bit of relief at the pump. After a week of elevated demand leading into Thanksgiving, the state’s average now stands at $2.82 per gallon as of Monday, though daily fluctuations remain likely. Compared to recent…… 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
Monday, November 24, 2025–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Silver Creek woman has been arrested on charges of criminal attempt to kidnap a minor, false statements and writings, 1st-degree forgery, and false statements or writings. According to Floyd County Jail records: 48-year-old Dolly Kay Womack stated that she had court-ordered custody of a 9-year-old…… Continue Reading
Monday, November 24, 2025–8:15 a.m. -AAA South- As Thanksgiving travel ramps up, Georgia drivers are feeling a slight pinch at the pump, with gas prices ticking upward heading into the holiday week. A modest rise in crude oil over the weekend, combined with growing travel demand, is pushing gas prices higher. The statewide average now…… 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