Bear sightings in Metro-Atlanta, few reports in Rome
-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...
Jun 04, 2026
Georgia PSC approves plan to lower overall rates, deliver annual savings of $50 per year for Georgia Power residential customers
-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...
Jun 02, 2026
Flood Watch in effect
-National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect for our area through Tuesday evening. Flooding from excessive rainfall remains possible in portions of Northwest Georgia. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying, flood-prone areas. Flooding may occur in poor drainage ...
May 26, 2026
AAA: As gas prices soar, cost‑cutting habits could put Memorial Day drivers at risk
-AAA South- As gas prices reach four‑year highs, and millions prepare for a Memorial Day road trip, AAA discourages cost-cutting measures that increase the risk of breakdowns and expensive repairs. AAA expects more than 44.9 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday. More t...
May 21, 2026
Georgia DOT will suspend lane closures for Memorial Day Weekend, releases statewide travel forecasts
-Georgia Department of Transportation- The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces that during Memorial Day Weekend, all interstate lane closures will be suspended beginning Friday, May 22, at 12:00 p.m. noon through Tuesday, May 26, at 5:00 a.m. to reduce anticipated travel delays and increase saf...
May 20, 2026



