Three deaths confirmed in crash on I-75 near Dalton
Thursday, December 4, 2025–3:55 p.m. -Staff reports- I-75 southbound near Dalton Exit was closed for several hours on Thursday, following a crash with multiple fatalities that was apparently caused by a wrong-way driver. Whitfield County Sheriff Darren Pierce gave preliminary updates on Thursday afternoon. Exit 336, here at Rocky Face–I-75 at 336 southbound, we had…
More candidates show interest in running for Congress
Tuesday, December 2, 2025–9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Candidates are continuing to express interest in running for Congress following the recent announcement from Marjorie Taylor Greene that she will be stepping down, effective January 5. Brett Clark is the latest to join the exploratory stage for the upcoming special election in Georgia’s 14th Congressional…
Georgia gas prices down five cents
Monday, December 1, 2025–10:15 a.m. -AAA South- As the holiday traffic thins out across the Peach state, Georgia drivers are finding a bit of relief at the pump. After a week of elevated demand leading into Thanksgiving, the state’s average now stands at $2.82 per gallon as of Monday, though daily fluctuations remain likely. Compared to recent…
Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins December 1
Sunday, November 30, 2025–3:15 p.m. -News Release- As winter approaches, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), along with the National Weather Service (NWS) is getting ready for Winter Weather Preparedness week, set for Dec. 1-5. This week encourages Georgians to educate themselves about winter weather threats, update or develop a family communications…
GOHS: Slow down, drive alert and buckle upGOHS:
Wednesday, November 26, 2025–9:50 a.m. -Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety- The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), GOHS Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) units, and GOHS Traffic Enforcement Networks ask motorists before the Thanksgiving holiday weekend travel period to start every trip with the click of a buckled seat belt. AAA is estimating…
AAA: Georgia gas gives a pre-turkey bump at the pumps
Monday, November 24, 2025–8:15 a.m. -AAA South- As Thanksgiving travel ramps up, Georgia drivers are feeling a slight pinch at the pump, with gas prices ticking upward heading into the holiday week. A modest rise in crude oil over the weekend, combined with growing travel demand, is pushing gas prices higher. The statewide average now…
Candidates and potential candidates react to Greene resignation
Sunday, November 23, 2025–12:37 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- With the resignation of 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, candidates and potential 2026 candidates have released statements. Democrat Shawn Harris, who ran unsuccessfully against Greene in 2020, has already announced that he is running again. He posted the following on his Facebook page. “Marjorie started…
Marjorie Taylor Green announces resignation from Congress
Friday, November 21, 2025–11:45 p.m. -Staff reports- 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her resignation, effective January 5, 2026. In a video posted to X, Greene expressed her frustration with Congress. My message to Georgia’s 14th district and America.Thank you. pic.twitter.com/tSoHCeAjn1 — Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) November 22, 2025 “During the longest…
Chattooga County man accused of spraying bug killer on his grandmother
Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:50 a.m. -WZQZ Radio- A Chattooga County man was arrested following a domestic disturbance on November 11 in which deputies say he sprayed bug spray on his grandmother and later fled from law enforcement. According to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report, 37-year-old Albert Lee Dupree III was taken into custody on charges…
GDOT releases holiday travel forecast
Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:10 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is helping travelers get to their Thanksgiving destinations this year with fewer delays. To improve traffic flow during the Thanksgiving holiday, Georgia DOT will suspend lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near major shopping areas from 5 a.m. on…
Georgia gas prices see modest increase
Monday, November 17, 2025–8:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia drivers are paying a little more at the pump this week as the state’s average gas price inched up by one cent. While the increase is small, it reflects continued fluctuations in crude oil prices and regional demand as drivers prepare for the busy holiday season. As…
Atrium Health Floyd’s second mammography coach having an impact
Wednesday, November 12, 2025–11:25 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd is celebrating the success of its second mobile mammography coach, which has already had a positive impact in its first six months of service, providing more than 1,700 screening mammograms to women in mostly rural areas of north Georgia and northeastern Alabama. A gathering was…
Georgia gas prices increase two cents
Monday, November 10, 2025–9:40 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices rose last week. The average price is now $2.80 per gallon for regular unleaded, up 2 cents from last week. That’s 9 cents less than last month and 13 cents lower than a year ago. Filling a 15-gallon tank now costs about $42, nearly $2 less than last year. “Even…
Widespread freeze on Tuesday
Monday, November 10, 2025–10:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- The first widespread hard freeze of the season is expected on Tuesday morning. Temperatures of 20 to 28 degrees are possible (even colder in the higher elevations in North Georgia. With the wind chill, temperatures will feel like they are in the teens, so make sure kids…
AdventHealth to host Veterans Day events across Northwest Georgia
Tuesday, November 4, 2025–10:30 p.m. -News Release- This Veterans Day, November 11, AdventHealth will give thanks to the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces by offering free meals at several community locations. Veterans are invited to join us at the following times and places: · Bojangles, Chatsworth | 7:00 am to…
Election Results
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 -Staff reports- Floyd County voters say “No” to a floating local option sales tax that would have gone to reducing the millage rate, and Rome voters elect two new city commissioners. The extra penny tax to defray a portion of property taxes in Rome and Floyd County failed by a vote…
Georgia gas prices continue downward trend
Monday, November 3, 2025–10:55 a.m. -AAA South- Over the weekend of November 1–2, Georgians saw a slight drop in gas prices, a continuation of a downward trend that began earlier in the week. Thanks to increased oil production from countries like the U.S. and OPEC+, supply has outpaced demand, pushing crude prices lower and easing…
United Way list of food resources
Sunday, November 2, 2025–^;00 p.m. -Staff reports- With the suspension of the federal Supplemntal Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the month of November due to the government shutdown, local families may be looking for assistance with food. The United Way of Rome and Floyd County has a list of possible resources. Visit www.unitedfpc.org/food for…
Death at Hays State Prison under investigation
Saturday, November 1, 2025–5:00 p.m. -WZQZ Radio- The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has launched an investigation into the death of an inmate at Hays State Prison last weekend, with Chattooga County officials confirming Friday that foul play is suspected, possibly involving the victim’s cellmate. On Friday, October 31, 2025, the Chattooga County Coroner’s office…
Time change this weekend
Saturday, November 1, 2025–4:40 p.m. -Staff reports- Remember to set your clock back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, meaning you will get an extra hour of sleep. The time change is a perfect time to remind yourself to change the batteries in your smoke…