Coosa Valley Credit Union announces 10th annual American Flag project
Wednesday, May 31, 2023–10:02 a.m. -CVCU News release- Coosa Valley Credit Union is once again replacing torn or faded American flags in the communities the credit union serves. The project will run until July 4. “This is the tenth year of this project and to date, Coosa Valley has replaced well over 400 torn or…
GDOT suspending lane closures, identifies traffic hot spots for holiday weekend
Friday, May 26, 2023–7:21 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- To allow for an anticipated increase in Memorial Day weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced today the suspension of lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, May 26 at 12 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 30. While…
Memorial Day weekend kicks off busy summer travel season
Friday, May 26, 2023–7:16 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Safety- The Memorial Day holiday weekend kicks off the beginning of the busy summer travel season across Georgia and the nation. As motorists begin making travel arrangements, the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) reminds drivers to plan their trips carefully and to remember to make safety a priority.…
Rome see flat April unemployment rate
Thursday, May 25, 2023–10:09 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unchanged unemployment rate at 3.2 percent in April. A year ago, the rate was 2.7 percent. “With Georgia’s economy continuing to soar, the state unemployment rates remain steady,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “When you consider the number…
Officer-involved shooting in Polk County
Thursday, May 25, 2023–5:00 p.m. -GBI News release- The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Rockmart, Georgia. The Polk County Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on May 24, 2023. One man was shot and is being treated. No officers were injured. Preliminary information indicates around 1:15 p.m., officers were sent to a…
Polk Elections Director placed on leave after DUI Arrest in Rome
May 23rd, 2023 – 3:50 PM Polk County Standard Journal (Jeremy Stewart) – This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com: According to a report by the Polk County Standard Journal, 24-year-old Polk County Elections Director Noah Beck was arrested in Rome over the weekend for charges related to…
Fatal motorcycle crash in Cedartown Monday
Monday, May 22, 2023–7:23 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on the Cedartown Bypass near Cason Road Monday. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A GMC Sierra was traveling north in the right lane and a Harley Davidson Motorcycle was traveling north in the left lane. The driver of the GMC Sierra,…
Georgia gas prices up a penny as Memorial Day approaches
Monday, May 22, 2023–10:47 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices experienced a modest decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny less than a week ago, 13 cents less than a month ago, and…
Job numbers for Rome still strong, but first-time unemployment claims rise
Thursday, May 18, 2023–11:23 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A mixed bag of news on the labor front for Rome and Northwest Georgia. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, the number of jobs was up in April, but so were first-time claims for unemployment insurance. In April, employment in the Rome area remained at…
Public Health officials investigate reports of Cyclospora in Northwest Georgia
Wednesday, May 17, 2023–1:03 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District is investigating reports of Cyclospora infection in Northwest Georgia. In the U.S., people can get sick with cyclosporiasis by eating fresh produce that was grown outside the U.S. and contaminated with Cyclospora. Cyclosporiasis causes an illness that can…
Gas prices up slightly
Monday, May 15, 2023–10:36 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, 13 cents less than a month ago, and 71 cents less than this…
3 Fatalities reported after Cartersville-based aircraft goes down in California
May 12th, 2023 – 1:35 PM Phoenix Air Group Press Release – The following is a press release from Phoenix Air Group: “On Wednesday, May 10, at approximately 7:40 a.m. (Pacific Time) a Learjet 36 aircraft owned and operated by Phoenix Air Group, Inc. of Cartersville, GA with a flight crew of three employees onboard,…
Snapchat message leads to drug arrest in Aragon
May 10th, 2023 – 11:45 AM Aragon Police Department – On Tuesday an Aragon Police Officer received a Snapchat message asking if he would like to purchase drugs. The Aragon Officer made the arrangements and the dealer stated he would deliver. Arrangements were made for the time and location. At approximately 9:15 PM, two individuals arrived…
Gas prices continue decline
Monday, May 8, 2023–11:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices were down again compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.24 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents less than a month ago, and 57 cents less than this time last…
Georgia gas prices continue to decline
Monday, May 1, 2023–9:37 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.31 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 6 cents less than a week ago, 9 cents more than a month ago, and 40 cents less than this time last…
Burn ban begins Monday
Sunday, Apr. 30, 2023–8:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Georgia’s outdoor burn ban begins today. The annual Environmental Protection Division summer burn ban will is in effect through Sept. 30 and will be enforced in 54 Georgia counties, including Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Chattooga, and Polk. Citizens and businesses are prohibited from burning yard and land-clearing debris in…
Gas prices down slightly from last week
Monday, Apr. 24, 2023–10:50 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices declined at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.37 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 15 cents more than a month ago, and 34 cents less than this time…
Four shot in Rockmart Friday
Sunday, Apr. 23, 2023–3:29 p.m. -Polk Standard Journal- Four people were shot during an altercation in Rockmart Friday. The Polk Standard Journal reports that a man was walking on Fairview Road near Morgan Street when a Dodge Challenger pulled up. Four men got out of the vehicle and began assaulting the pedestrian. Then, another car…
Man struck and killed by vehicle in Cedartown
Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2023–1:30 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A 78-year-old man died after being struck by a pickup truck on Highway 27 near the Cedartown Walmart Monday morning. According to the Georgia State Patrol: At approximately 5:05 a.m., a GSP Trooper responded to a vehicle vs pedestrian crash near Oak Grove Road. The investigation revealed…
Atrium Health Floyd recognizes outstanding volunteers
Monday, Apr. 17, 2023–9:38 a.m. -News Release- Volunteers contributed 19,384 hours of their time in 2022 to improve the experience of patients and visitors at Atrium Health Floyd’s healthcare facilities. April 16 marks the beginning of National Volunteer Week when Floyd recognizes its Good Samaritans, outstanding volunteers who give of their time and talents. Depending…