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Monday, January 8, 2023–10:54 a.m. -Staff reports- According to the Georgia Forestry Commission, Monday is a high fire danger day. They are recommending no outdoor burning for today. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 4 pm today until 7 pm on Tuesday. Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to…… Continue Reading
Sunday, January 7, 2023–3:49 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu activity is widespread throughout Georgia, and the current flu report lists flu activity at the highest level. “It is not too late to get a flu shot. Every individual over the age…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, January 3, 2024–7:14 p.m. -Staff reports- In just a few more days the 2024 session of the Georgia General Assembly will convene, and one legislative priority will be the acceleration of a decrease in the state individual income tax rate. The legislation will amend HB 1437, which provides for a step down of 10 basis…… Continue Reading
Monday, January 1, 2024–6:10 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average is expected to continue its downward trend during the week. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 20 cents more than a month ago, and 24 cents more…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 26, 2023–1:00 p.m. -WZQZ Radio- Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader and Summerville Police Chief Harold Tucker released the following statement regarding an officer-involved shooting in which a murder suspect was shot and killed by law enforcement officers on Christmas Eve on Highland Avenue in Summerville: On Christmas Eve the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 25, 2023–9:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average increased at the pump. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.01 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents more than a week ago, 22 cents more than a month ago, and 31 cents more than this time last year. It now…… Continue Reading
Thursday, December 21, 2023–12:50 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- In anticipation of heightened travel during the upcoming holiday season, the Georgia Department of Transportation has declared a temporary suspension of lane closures along Georgia interstates, major state routes, and roadways near major shopping centers, malls, or districts. The suspension will start at 5 a.m. Friday,…… Continue Reading
Thursday, December 21, 2023–12:47 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- First-time claims for unemployment insurance in the Rome area saw a sharp increase in November. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, there were 553 claims filed last month, up 245% from the 156 filed in October. The number is up by 54% when compared to…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 20, 2023–9:24 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- You can give the gift of life this holiday season. Blood Assurance is looking for blood donors, especially O-positive, O-negative, A-negative, and B-negative. According to Dr. Liz Culler, Chief Medical Officer with Blood Assurance, recent severe weather in Middle Tennessee demonstrates how the need for blood…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 18, 2023–9:13 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average decreased again at the pump with drivers now paying an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents more than a month ago, and 17 cents more than this time last year. It now costs…… Continue Reading