-Staff reports- Parts of Georgia could see flooding due to heavy rain later this week as the National Hurricane Center issues its first tropical advisory of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The system is expected to bring periods of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and a risk of flash flooding across the region on Thursda...

-Staff reports- The contests for the November General Election have been set. Rick Jackson defeated Burt Jones in the Republican Primary Runoff for Governor and will now face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in November. For U.S. Senate, Mike Collins defeated Derek Dooley in the Republican Primary Runoff and will face inc...

-AAA South- Georgia gas prices have steadily fallen in recent weeks, even as demand holds firm amid broader inflation. Drivers should continue to stay mindful of fuel costs and look for ways to save at the pump. "Gas prices in Georgia continue to decline, largely due to crude oil prices remaining below $100 per ba...

-Georgia State Patrol- A Rome man has died from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday on Highway 411 near Hardin Bridge Road in Bartow County. According to preliminary reports from the Georgia State Patrol: A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van was traveling westbound on Highway 411 when it struc...

-AAA South- Georgia gas prices are beginning to level off after recent declines slowed over the past week. As the summer travel season gets underway, demand remains steady despite higher prices and ongoing inflation. The slowdown also follows the end of the state's gas tax suspension, which had helped keep prices lower...

-WBHF Radio- A manufacturing plant located in White has announced the layoff of more than half of its employees. According to a WARN notice from the Georgia Department of Labor. Constellium Automotive USA, located at 1 Constellium Drive in White, announced the layoff of 57 of its 99 employees. According to the notifica...

-Staff reports- Although there have been few black bear sightings in our immediate area this spring, there have been some bear sightings in metro-Atlanta. David Gregory with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Office in Floyd Springs was a guest on WRGA's First News with Doug Walker on Thursday. "We may no...

-Georgia Department of Transportation- Another traffic note for today if you are going to be traveling in Bartow County...... Weather permitting, crews will shift traffic to a new configuration that will keep one lane open in each direction on Old Alabama Road. The shift is part of the widening of Old Alabama Road from...

-Georgia Power News Release- The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a plan to lower overall rates for customers and deliver annual savings of approximately $50 per year, or $4.04 per month, for the typical residential customer using an average of 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month. Total annual savings fo...

-AAA South- Georgia gas prices are continuing to fall, giving drivers some relief at the pump. The drop follows lower crude oil prices tied to reported Iran peace talks, though uncertainty remains. With global energy markets still volatile, drivers should keep seeking ways to save on fuel. "Georgia drivers are fin...