Polk County
Salvation Army Angel Tree Christmas assistance registration underway
-David Crowder, WRGA News- It's only early October, but the Salvation Army of Rome is already getting ready for Christmas. An effort to get winter coats for kids that started around 50 years ago in Kentucky has evolved into an effort to provide Christmas for kids in need. The 2026 Angel Tree Christmas assistance sign-u...
19h ago
Faces of Hope - Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Carol Yagadics
-Atrium Health Floyd- When Carol Yagadics began experiencing pain in one of her breasts, she initially planned to wait until her already scheduled mammogram two months away. Her husband disagreed. So did her two sons and a friend at work. Their encouragement led her to make an appointment that changed her life. As Brea...
21h ago
Gas tax suspension provides some relief, but Georgians still struggling with high pump prices
-AAA South- While Governor Kemp's suspension of the state gas tax through October 29, 2026, is providing some relief at the pump, Georgia drivers are still paying more than usual for this time of year. As elevated fuel costs continue to impact household budgets, the state average currently stands at $3.86 per gallon (s...
Oct 5, 2026
Gas prices coming down....Slowly
-Staff reports- Georgia gas prices are coming down--although a little more slowly than many would like-- following the suspension of the state's gas tax. Governor Brian Kemp signed the order suspending the excise tax on motor fuel on Monday, with it taking effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday. The current tax is 33.3 cents ...
Sep 30, 2026
Governor suspends gas sales tax
-News Release- Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a state of emergency due to global market volatility and suspended the state's motor fuel excise tax for a period of 30 days. The suspension will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 29 and run through October 29. The governor's executive order declaring the state ...
Sep 28, 2026



