Tuesday, December 12, 2023–11:37 a.m. -News Release- Over the last few days, Blood Assurance has had to ship extra blood, platelets, and plasma units to several Middle Tennessee hospitals that are treating patients who were injured during Saturday’s severe weather. Blood Assurance remains in constant communication with hospital officials around the region. Due to the…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 11, 2023–9:40 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average dropped at the pump. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.03 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 3 cents less than a week ago, 16 cents more than a month ago, and 13 cents more than this time last year. It now costs an average…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, November 28, 2023–9:56 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A special session of the Georgia General Assembly starts today with the top priority of revisiting the state’s redistricting maps. In October, US District Judge Steve Jones ordered the state to draw Black majorities in one additional congressional district, two additional state senate districts, and five…… Continue Reading
Monday, November 27, 2023–10:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices fall another three cents from last week. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.79 per gallon for regular unleaded Monday’s state average is also 20 cents less than a month ago, and 25 cents less than this time last year. It now costs an average…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 23, 2023–10:10 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Georgians that holiday gatherings, crowded travel, and more time indoors make it easier for germs to spread, especially those that cause flu, COVID, and RSV. Vaccination is the most important step you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Everyone…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 22, 2023–9:45 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) will be out in full force and advise motorists to drive safely and have patience this Thanksgiving holiday. The 102-hour holiday travel period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday,…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, November 21, 2023–6:04 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- To accommodate the expected increase in holiday traffic, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will suspend lanes closures on Georgia interstates, major state routes and roads near major shopping centers, malls, or districts beginning 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, until 10 p.m. on Sunday,…… Continue Reading
Monday, November 20, 2023–9:36 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average continues a downward trend ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.82 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 3 cents less than a week ago, 21 cents less than a month ago, and 30 cents…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 16, 2023–11:42 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- First-time claims for unemployment insurance fell in Floyd County from September to October, indicating the job market remains strong. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, there were 156 initial claims filed last month, down from 272 the month before. That’s also down from the 277…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 15, 2023–7:35 a.m. -USDA Farm Service Agency- The United States Department of Agriculture has designated four Georgia counties as disaster areas due to the drought. This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans.…… Continue Reading