Tuesday, September 16, 2025–9:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia State Senator John F. Kennedy, who is running to become the state’s next Lt. Governor, was in Rome on Tuesday, meeting with supporters and the local media. Kennedy lives in Macon and has been in the Georgia State Senate since 2014. Kennedy has been President…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 15, 2025–10:40 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd President Kurt Stuenkel has received the University System of Georgia Regents Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award in recognition of his support of Georgia Highlands College. A strong advocate for education and workforce development, Stuenkel has played a pivotal role in forging Atrium…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 15, 2025–9:05 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average is trending downward, offering drivers a modest reprieve. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 2 cents lower than it was a week ago, 3 cents lower than it…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 11, 2025–10:30 a.m. -News Release- Great Place To Work® and Fortune have selected Coosa Valley Credit Union for the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ List. This is Coosa Valley Credit Union’s 3rd time being named to this prestigious list in the small and medium category. Earning a spot means that Coosa Valley Credit Union is…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 8, 2025–10:30 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average nudged up a cent, but the impact on wallets remains minimal. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is also a penny higher than it was a month ago, and 16 cents lower than it was a…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 8, 2025–7:55 a.m. -News Release- If you haven’t already signed up for the Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic, you have another chance to receive a discount for the Saturday, Sept. 27 event. The post-Labor Day special will be $26 for the 5K…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 4, 2025–10:00 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is awaiting CDC/ACIP recommendations and clinical guidance for administering the updated 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine. This has been DPH’s protocol since the first COVID-19 vaccines became available in late 2020. Health departments do not have the updated vaccine in stock, and the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 3, 2025–11:55 a.m. -Georgia State Patrol- The Georgia State Patrol has released the final Labor Day Holiday traffic statistics. Over the 2025 Labor Day holiday travel period, which began Friday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m. and concluded Monday, September 1 at 11:59 p.m., traffic crashes across Georgia claimed 15 lives. One fatal crash…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 1, 2025–1:30 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average increased by a single cent ahead of Labor Day; the slight rise has a minimal impact on the overall cost of filling up at the pump. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 28, 2025–7:30 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Safety- Thousands of Georgians are expected to travel this weekend to celebrate the unofficial end of summer. The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers that Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers will be out in full force with…… Continue Reading