Wednesday, May 31, 2023–10:02 a.m. -CVCU News release- Coosa Valley Credit Union is once again replacing torn or faded American flags in the communities the credit union serves. The project will run until July 4. “This is the tenth year of this project and to date, Coosa Valley has replaced well over 400 torn or…… Continue Reading
Friday, May 26, 2023–7:21 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- To allow for an anticipated increase in Memorial Day weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced today the suspension of lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, May 26 at 12 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 30. While…… Continue Reading
Friday, May 26, 2023–7:16 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Safety- The Memorial Day holiday weekend kicks off the beginning of the busy summer travel season across Georgia and the nation. As motorists begin making travel arrangements, the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) reminds drivers to plan their trips carefully and to remember to make safety a priority.…… Continue Reading
Thursday, May 25, 2023–10:09 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unchanged unemployment rate at 3.2 percent in April. A year ago, the rate was 2.7 percent. “With Georgia’s economy continuing to soar, the state unemployment rates remain steady,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “When you consider the number…… Continue Reading
Thursday, May 25, 2023–5:00 p.m. -GBI News release- The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Rockmart, Georgia. The Polk County Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on May 24, 2023. One man was shot and is being treated. No officers were injured. Preliminary information indicates around 1:15 p.m., officers were sent to a…… Continue Reading
May 23rd, 2023 – 3:50 PM Polk County Standard Journal (Jeremy Stewart) – This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com: According to a report by the Polk County Standard Journal, 24-year-old Polk County Elections Director Noah Beck was arrested in Rome over the weekend for charges related to…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 22, 2023–7:23 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on the Cedartown Bypass near Cason Road Monday. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A GMC Sierra was traveling north in the right lane and a Harley Davidson Motorcycle was traveling north in the left lane. The driver of the GMC Sierra,…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 22, 2023–10:47 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices experienced a modest decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny less than a week ago, 13 cents less than a month ago, and…… Continue Reading
Thursday, May 18, 2023–11:23 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A mixed bag of news on the labor front for Rome and Northwest Georgia. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, the number of jobs was up in April, but so were first-time claims for unemployment insurance. In April, employment in the Rome area remained at…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, May 17, 2023–1:03 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District is investigating reports of Cyclospora infection in Northwest Georgia. In the U.S., people can get sick with cyclosporiasis by eating fresh produce that was grown outside the U.S. and contaminated with Cyclospora. Cyclosporiasis causes an illness that can…… Continue Reading