Wednesday, April 30, 2025–9:40 a.m. -Georgia Environmental Protection Division- Beginning May 1, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s open burning ban will be in effect for 54 Georgia counties. The ban, which has been in place every summer since 2005, affects many counties in north and central Georgia. Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Chattooga, and Polk Counties are…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 30, 2025–6:12 p.m. -Staff reports- The GBI is investigating the deaths of a mother & her four-year-old daughter at the request of Aragon Police Department Chief John Tortoso. Agents received the request on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at about 2:30 p.m. Earlier that day, Aragon PD responded to a 911 hang-up call from…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 28, 2025–10:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices slowly declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent lower than a week ago, 4 cents lower than a month ago, and…… Continue Reading
Sunday, April 27, 2025–7:15 p.m. -Staff reports- A man wanted in a high-speed pursuit on April 12 in which two Polk County Police officers were injured is now in custody. According to an arrest warrant: 37-year-old Albert Ladell Ware Jr. of Rockmart was fleeing from authorities on Highway 101 when he suddenly turned onto the…… Continue Reading
Friday, April 25, 2025–4:00 p.m. -News Release- Approximately 200 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Forum River Center in Rome on Thursday, April 24, to the cheers of their families, friends and instructors. After students, administrators and faculty marched into place during Processional, Invocation was led by Donny Holmes, program director…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 23, 2025–11:35 a.m. -News Release- Approximately 200 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Forum River Center on Thursday, April 24, armed with the education and technical training needed to kick-start their careers. The 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. After students, administrators and…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 23, 2025–11:30 a.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 3rd year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at COMPANY. This year, 97% of employees said it’s a great place To Work…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, April 22, 2025–10:45 a.m. -News Release- Advocate Health has named Steve Smoot, FACHE, as North Carolina and Georgia Division President, effective June 2. In this role, Smoot will drive strategic priorities, operational excellence, and community engagement across North Carolina and Georgia, in alignment with the enterprise. Steve replaces Ken Hayne, who was recently named…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 21, 2025–10:50 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average continues to roll downhill at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 6 cents lower than a week ago, 2 cents higher than…… Continue Reading
April 17th, 2025 – 2:35 PM WRGA Staff Reports – A train derailment occurred Thursday morning behind Triangle Foods in Rockmart, involving a number of empty railcars. According to the Polk County Emergency Management Agency, there is no threat to public safety, and no hazardous materials were involved. The cause of the derailment is currently…… Continue Reading