Georgia gas prices down
Monday, June 9, 2025–12:20 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.86 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 2 cents lower than it was a week ago, 4 cents lower than it…
Level 2 Severe Weather Risk for Monday
Monday, June 9, 2025–7:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon and evening across most of north and central Georgia. Primary hazards with any storms would be damaging wind gusts, though quarter-size hail and a brief tornado may also be possible.
GNTC free application week starts soon
Friday, June 6. 2025–6:50 p.m. -News release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week on June 9-13 to help those who are seeking to enroll in the fall semester. GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students during Free Application Week. The admissions deadline for the fall semester…
DPH confirms another measles case
Friday, June 6, 2025–6:40 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a secondary case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. This individual is a family member of the person with measles, acquired outside the country, who was confirmed in May. Individuals who may have been exposed to either…
NW GA Charter Academy now looking at two possible sites
Wednesday, June 4, 2025–10:05 a.m. -Staff reports- The Northwest Georgia Charter Academy board now has two possible sites for the future charter school in Cave Spring. According to academy founder Judy Taylor, the second site is located on the Georgia School for the Deaf Perry Farm Road campus. “The State Properties Committee has been authorized…
NOAA predicting above normal hurricane season
Wednesday, June 4, 2025–10:00 a.m. -Staff reports- Hurricane season began on June 1, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a 30 percent chance of a near-normal season and a 60 percent chance of an above-normal season. The agency is forecasting a total of 13 to 19 named storms. “The good news is,…
Georgia gas prices down three cents
Monday, June 2, 2025–10:40 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 3 cents lower than it was a week ago, 5 cents lower than it…
One Man’s Opinion: The Incredibly High Cost of Freedom
Monday, May 26, 2025 -Bill Crane- Millions of Americans just spent a relaxing or enjoyable weekend, welcoming summer, wrapping up the school year and graduation ceremonies, and heading out on long weekend mini-trips and even stay-cations, firing up the barbecue, opening up their community pool…or simply tossing back a few with family and friends. But this…
Coosa Valley Credit Union announces 12th Annual American Flag Project
Friday, May 23, 2025–10:10 p.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union (Coosa Valley) will once again be replacing torn or faded American flags in the communities the credit union serves. The project will run from June 2 – July 4, 2025. “This is the 12th year of this project, and to date, Coosa Valley has replaced…
Atrium Health Floyd honors nurses
Friday, May 23, 2025–10:00 p.m. -News Release- Shelena Chisolm has been named Nurse of the Year at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. Others recognizedfor nursing excellence include registered nursesNikki Willis, Emergency Care Center; Will Kirkland, Inpatient Pre-op/Post-Anesthesia Care; Hope Couch, Pediatrics;Alfreda Mitchell, Floyd Behavioral Health; Katie Wingate, Inpatient Rehaband Rhiannon Nicholson, Medical/Surgical nursing. National Nurses…
Memorial Day travel period starts Friday at 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 22, 2025–9:35 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Safety- The busy summer travel season begins this Memorial Day holiday weekend. Troopers and Officers will be on high-visibility patrols on the interstates, state routes, and local streets keeping an eye out for impaired drivers and other traffic violations that could potentially cause a crash. This…
Severe weather threat Tuesday evening
Tuesday, May 20, 2025–9:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will enter far northwest Georgia this evening, advancing southward tonight through early Wednesday morning. Damaging wind gusts in the 50-70 mph will be the primary threat with any severe thunderstorms that occur. A few brief tornadoes and large hail will…
DPH confirms fourth measles case in Georgia
Monday, May 19, 2025–6:10 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Greater Atlanta resident. The individual acquired the virus while traveling internationally. DPH is working to identify any persons who may have been exposed through contact with the individual between May 10 and May 18,…
Georgia gas prices up four cents
Monday, May 19, 2025–10:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 4 cents higher than a week ago, 1 cent lower than a month ago, and 46…
GNTC Foundation awards 51 scholarships to high school graduates
Tuesday, May 13, 2025–8:30 p.m. -News Release- The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded 51 scholarships totaling more than $36,000 to 48 graduating high school seniors in the northwest Georgia region. Recipients of the Chattooga High School Alumni Scholarship are Connor Elrod, Micheal Cordle II, McKenzie Evans, Akeyla Hendrix and Preslee Hurley. Gisselle Tome, Coosa High School, has…
Georgia gas prices drop
Monday, May 12, 2025–10:30 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 4 cents lower than a week ago, 11 cents lower than a month ago, and 53 cents lower than last year. …
Ossoff calls for competent leadership at postal service
Thursday, May 8, 2025–10:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pressuring the U.S. Postal Service to recruit a competent Postmaster General who can address mail delays in Georgia. Following the resignation of former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, Sen. Ossoff is urging the USPS Board of Governors to replace him with leadership that can solve the…
Summer travel trends amid economic concerns
Tuesday, May 6, 2025–9:40 a.m. -AAA South- As temperatures rise, so does the desire to travel. A new survey from AAA – The Auto Club Group reveals that 58% of Georgians plan to take a summer trip, up slightly from 57% last year. This enthusiasm for travel aligns perfectly with National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4-10), a…
Kemp will not challenge Ossoff in 2026
Tuesday, May 6, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Reaction continues regarding Governor Brian Kemp’s decision not to run against Jon Ossoff for the United States Senate in 2026. On Monday, Kemp issued a statement that read: “Over the last few weeks, I have had many conversations with friends, supporters, and leaders across the country who encouraged…
Gas prices see little movement
Monday, May 5, 2025–10:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices saw little movement at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are now paying an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny higher than a week ago, but still 13 cents lower than a month ago, and…