Monday, March 23, 2026--7:42 a.m. -AAA South- Filling up is getting more expensive again for Georgia drivers, as higher crude oil prices lead to another uptick at the pump. The average price for a gallon of regular has risen to $3.69, up from last week, with drivers likely to see continued day‑to‑day fluctuations....

Tuesday, March 17, 2026--10:35 a.m. -News Release- United Way of Floyd, Polk & Chattooga has partnered with Rome Mediation Group to launch Community Mediation, a collaborative initiative designed to help residents, families, businesses, and organizations resolve conflicts constructively and peacefully. The program ...

Monday, March 16, 2026--8:40 a.m. -AAA South- Spring Break travel demand, paired with rising crude oil prices, is continuing to push gas prices higher across the state. The average price for a gallon of regular has risen to $3.51, up from last week, with drivers likely to see continued day-to-day fluctuations. "As...

Monday, March 16, 2026--8:35 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning in effect from 11 p.m. on Monday until 10 a.m. on Tuesday. The warning area does include Gordon, Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga, and Polk Counties. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 degrees are possible....

Sunday, March 15, 2026--3:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- Confidence continues to increase that we will see severe weather late tonight for North and west Georgia. and continuing into Central and East Georgia Monday morning through early afternoon. Damaging winds and a few tornadoes are possible. Our area is at a le...