Wednesday, February 19, 2025–9:23 a.m. -National Weather Service- The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded since the previous update last night to include Bartow, Cherokee, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk Counties out of an abundance of caution. The watch area already included Floyd, Gordon, and Chattooga Counties. It is in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday. The…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 17, 2025–9:17 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 6 cents more than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and 17 cents less than last year. It…… Continue Reading
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
Monday, February 10, 2025–9:30 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average increased slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Monday’s average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline is a penny more than a week ago, 1 cent more than a month ago, but 8 cents less than last year. It costs drivers…… Continue Reading
Saturday, February 8, 2025–4:30 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- Daniela Huggins was at a sad place at the right time, and her calming influence made an impression on her teammates as she comforted a woman who had no family present as she passed. As the patient neared the end of her life, Huggins, a…… 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, February 5, 2025–8:05 a.m. -News Release- Brad Bushnell, M.D., M.B.A., an orthopedic surgeon at Harbin Clinic, was the Doctor of the Day on Tuesday at the State Capitol in Atlanta. The Medical Association of Georgia’s Doctor of the Day works in the Medical Aid Station at the State Capitol, where they provide free minor…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 4, 2025–8:55 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation’s 2025 Community Impact Grant cycle has opened and the deadline for submitting proposals is Feb. 28. Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation was established in 2021 as a result of the strategic combination of Floyd and Atrium Health. The Foundation currently has assets valued at more than…… Continue Reading