Category Archives: Chattooga County

Chattooga County man killed in fiery crash

Chattooga County man killed in fiery crash

Saturday, October 19, 2024–3:20 p.m. -WZQZ Radio- A Chattooga County man was one of two individuals who lost their lives in a devastating traffic crash that occurred late Wednesday night. According to the Georgia State Patrol Public Information Office, the incident occurred on October 16, 2024, at approximately 11:23 PM on Highway 27, just south…Continue Reading

In-person advance voting underway

In-person advance voting underway

Tuesday, October 15, 2024–6:22 p.m. -Staff reports- Early voting for the November 5 General Election is underway. Voters registered in Floyd County can cast ballots in advance at the elections office at 18 East 12th Street in Rome, the Anthony Recreation Center at 2901 Garden Lakes Boulevard in Garden Lakes, and the Thornton Recreation Center…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices continue downward trend

Georgia gas prices continue downward trend

Monday, October 14, 2024–9:15 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices declined at the pumps compared to a week ago.   Monday’s average for regular unleaded gasoline was $2.70 a gallon, 4 cents less than a week ago, 29 cents less than a month ago, and 39 cents less than last year.  Drivers pay an average of $40.50…Continue Reading

Blood Assurance offfering incentives for blood donors

Blood Assurance offfering incentives for blood donors

Monday, October 7, 2024–8:50 a.m. -News Release- In response to a severe and ongoing blood shortage, Blood Assurance is offering special e-gift card incentives to O-negative red blood cell and AB-plasma donors through the end of the year. O-negative red blood cell donors will receive a $25 e-gift card for whole blood donations and a…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices decline last week

Georgia gas prices decline last week

Monday, October 7, 2024–8:20 a.m. -AAA South- Even with conflict in the Middle East and a storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, Georgia gas prices declined compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average of $2.74 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average is 23 cents less than a week ago, 35 cents less than a month…Continue Reading

Deadline to register to vote is Monday

Deadline to register to vote is Monday

Sunday, October 6, 2024–8:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Monday, October 7, is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5 General Election. You can check your registration status at mvp.sos.ga.gov. Voter Qualifications To register to vote in the State of Georgia, you must be: You are NOT eligible to vote if you are currently:…Continue Reading

Gas prices on the rise

Gas prices on the rise

Monday, September 30, 2024–10:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices rose last week, but remain under $3.00 a gallon. The average of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline is 3 cents more than a week ago, but 19 cents less than a month ago, and 29 cents less than last year.  It costs drivers an average price of $44.55 to…Continue Reading

Sen. Ossoff announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant opportunity to protect families from hazardous materials

Sen. Ossoff announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant opportunity to protect families from hazardous materials

Sunday, September 29, 2024–7:18 p.m. -News Release- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has announced Federal grant funding is available through the bipartisan infrastructure law to help protect Georgia families from hazardous materials. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Brownfield Cleanup Grants program, made possible by the bipartisan infrastructure law, offers Federal funding to clean-up “brownfield” sites, which are often abandoned factory or…Continue Reading

Georgia Power releases key estimated damage statistics from Hurricane Helene as restoration progress continues

Sunday, September 29, 2024–5:20 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Power’s restoration efforts following Hurricane Helene continued Sunday, with the company having restored service to approximately 690,000 customers since the start of the storm. This rapid response has been possible through the implementation of new “smart grid” technologies and the quick work of pre-positioned teams who were…Continue Reading