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[VIDEO] GA Chamber President discusses challenges facing NWGA in new economic tour
May 2nd, 2024 – 5:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Thursday afternoon the Dalton Convention Center ballroom held a presentation hosted by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, led by their President and CEO, Chris Clark. As part of the presentation, President Clark discussed how the Georgia Chamber is…
Man killed in Taylor’s Ridge crash Monday
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:20 p.m. -WZQZ Radio- An Alabama man was killed in a three-vehicle wreck Monday evening on Taylor’s Ridge in Chattooga County. The crash is under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol but early indications are that one of the vehicles may have crossed the center line, crashing into one vehicle, which then…
Georgia’s gas price average down slightly
Monday, April 29, 2024–9:50 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices saw a nominal decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 3 cents less than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents more than this time…
Georgia’s summer open burn ban begins May 1
Saturday, April 27, 2024–8:47 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s annual summer open burn ban begins on Wednesday. 54 counties are in the burn ban area, including Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga, Gordon and Polk Counties. The burning of yard and land-clearing debris is prohibited until September 30. Ozone is formed when volatile organic compounds and nitrogen…
Georgia gas prices decrease slightly
Monday, April 22, 2024–10:48 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average saw a minimal decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.42 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and 4 cents more than…
Gas prices continue to rise
Monday, April 15, 2024–11:30 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.43 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 10 cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago, and 4 cents more than this time…
Showers, thunderstorms will linger into Thursday
Wednesday, April 10, 2024–10:20 a.m. -National Weather Service- Thunderstorms and rain showers should push back into the region this evening and linger into Thursday. The core of the heaviest rainfall and peak severe weather threat should occur tonight and Thursday morning. There is currently a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather in central…
Sheriff: Scammers preying on grieving Chattooga County families
Tuesday, April 9, 2024–7:10 p.m. -WZQZ Radio- Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is warning the public of scam artists, who are preying on families who have recently lost loved ones. Sheriff Schrader said that scammers are calling families in Chattooga County who have had loved ones who have recently passed away. The scammer says they…
More rain on the way, flooding and thunderstorms possible
Tuesday, April 9, 2024–10:51 a.m. -Floyd County EMA- Thunderstorms will bring widespread rainfall to the region between Wednesday evening and Thursday evening. There is a slight risk (level 2 of 5) of severe weather, with damaging wind gusts and/or a brief tornado being the main hazards. Flash flooding and/or river flooding may also become a…
Georgia gas prices increase
Monday, April 8, 2024–10:05 a.m. -AAA South- After a little relief the week before, Georgia gas prices are headed back up. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.33 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny more than a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago, and 3 cents more than this…
Summerville couple arrested for child cruelty
Saturday, April 6, 2024–2:11 p.m. -WQZQ Radio- Two people have been arrested in a shocking case of child neglect. According to Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader: An investigator responded to Atrium Health Floyd in Rome where two children, ages 12 months and 23 months, were being treated for malnourishment and dehydration. The 23-month-old weighed 14…
Severe weather possible on Tuesday
Monday, April 1, 2024–10:11 a.m. -National Weather Service- A strong cold front advancing into north Georgia on Tuesday evening will bring a round of thunderstorms into the area. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms in portions of northwest Georgia immediately ahead of the front. The cold front and associated thunderstorms…
Georgia gas prices down three cents a gallon
Monday, April 1, 2024–8:17 a.m. -AAA South- A little relief at the pump as Georgia gas prices decreased compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.32 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 3 cents less than a week ago. That is still 12 cents more than a month ago, and 10 cents…
Coosa Valley Credit Union Earns Great Place To Work Certification™
Saturday, March 30, 2024–7:00 p.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union (CVCU) is proud to be 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 CVCU. This year, 94% of employees said it’s a great place To Work…
Atrium Health Floyd EMS named Georgia’s Service of the Year
Thursday, March 28, 2024–10:30 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd EMS was named the Georgia EMS Service of The Year during the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association (GEMSA) awards held Tuesday night in Buford. It marked the fourth time Atrium Health Floyd has earned statewide the award. Individual honorees for Atrium Health Floyd EMS include:…
Armuchee resident named Georgia Teacher of the Year finalist
Wednesday, March 27, 2027–6:10 p.m. -Staff reports- Leigha Burnham serves as the Library Media & Technology Specialist at Summerville Middle School in Chattooga County. According to the Georgia Department of Education: Burnham began the school’s first STEM program, which has now expanded to all three grade levels. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Berry College,…
Wind Advisory extended until 2 p.m. Tuesday
Monday, March 25, 2024–11:25 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has extended a Wind Advisory, which is now in effect until 2 p.m. Tuesday. Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. Locally stronger gusts in mountainous terrain may be possible. The advisory is for portions…
Georgia gas prices hold steady
Monday, March 25, 2024–10:08 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average held steady compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average was the same as a week ago, 22 cents more than a month ago, and 13 cents more than this time last year. …
Wind Advisory issued
Sunday, March 24, 2024–5:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from midnight Sunday through 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Southeast winds of 10 to 25 mph and gusts of 30 to 45 mph are expected for portions of north-central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. The advisory area includes Floyd, Bartow,…
Measles outbreaks on the rise
Saturday, March 23, 2024–1:42 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Measles vaccination is important for all children to prevent measles infection and reduce the risk of community transmission, but it is especially…
