Wednesday, June 25, 2025–1:00 p.m. -Georgia Lottery- A Max the Money scratcher delivered a $5 million win to a Georgia Lottery player in Cedartown. The winning scratcher was purchased at The Country Store at 1206 Piedmont Highway. The winner claimed the prize on June 20 and selected the cash option, receiving $2,579,679. As with all…… 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
Tuesday, June 24, 2025–9:55 a.m. -Red Cross News Release- With the official start of summer, the American Red Cross of Georgia wants everyone to stay safe this summer. Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any other weather event. The Red Cross of Georgia urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe: “Knowing…… Continue Reading
June 23rd, 2025 – 3:30 PM WRGA Staff Reports – The Cherokee County Alabama Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the arrest of two Cedartown men following a series of events reported near Indian Mountain ATV Park. According to a statement from Sheriff Jeff Shaver, the investigation began after deputies received a report that a game camera…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 23, 2025–8:50 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices increased by nine cents compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.95 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. That’s is a couple of cents higher than a month ago, but still 31 cents lower than this time last year. It…… Continue Reading
Friday, June 20, 2025–9:00 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation has again awarded $1.3 million in grants to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center and Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center that will be used to support 43 community agencies working to positively affect the health and well-being of citizens throughout the region. The awards…… 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
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 -Georgia Secretary of State- Republican Incumbent Tim Echols was the winner in a special primary for Georgia Public Service Commission on Tuesday while the Democratic primary is headed for a runoff. Echols defeated Lee Muns and will now face Democrat Alicia Johnson for the District Two seat in November. Meanwhile, Keisha…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, June 17, 2025–5:40 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Senate Republican Caucus today elected Senator Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) as Majority Leader of the Georgia State Senate. He will assume the role immediately, serving as the principal legislative strategist and floor leader for the Senate Republican Caucus heading into the remainder of the 2025–2026 legislative biennium.…… Continue Reading