Monday, November 25, 2024–9:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are holding steady as we head into the holiday weekend. Georgians are paying an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is unchanged from last week. It costs drivers an average price of $43.95 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. “Despite yet another week of…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 24, 2024–9:20 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor News Release- The Georgia Department of Labor mourns the passing of Commissioner Bruce Thompson, a visionary leader, devoted mentor, and dedicated public servant. While his entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering commitment to excellence will be deeply missed, Commissioner Thompson’s greatest legacy lies in his ability to foster…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 24, 2024–10:25 a.m. -Governor’s Office of Highway Safety- It is Thanksgiving week, and more than two million Georgians are expected to be traveling on roads and highways The Thanksgiving holiday travel period takes place during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Click It, Don’t Risk It” seat belt awareness campaign. The Governor’s…… Continue Reading
Monday, November 18, 2024–11:30 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices were stuck in neutral last week. Georgians are paying an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is the same as a week ago. Monday’s state average is 22 cents more than a month ago and 9 cents more than this time last year. It costs drivers…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 17, 2024–12:10 p.m. -WZQZ Radio- According to a report released last week by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s office, two men, Darius RayQuan Anderson and Justin Noah Minnitee, were arrested earlier this month in Summerville after a drone crash on Highway 27 that led to the discovery of illegal substances. The incident began when…… Continue Reading
November 15th, 2024 – 3:00 PM WZQZ radio – According to a report by WZQZ radio, the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia State Patrol are seeking information about a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred early Saturday on Highway 114, south of Lyerly in the Chattoogaville area. Chattooga County Sheriff, Mark Schrader, is asking for…… Continue Reading
Monday, November 11, 2024–8:11 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Monday’s average of $2.93 for regular unleaded gasoline is a penny less than a week ago, 21 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents more than this time last year. It costs drivers…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 10, 2024–12:12 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A Chattooga County man was killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday morning near on Highway 114 near Ragland Road in Chattooga County. According to the GSP: At around 5:51 a.m., troopers were dispatched to the crash and were notified that a pedestrian had been transported to Atrium…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 6, 2024–6:04 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded contracts for three road projects in Northwest Georgia. The first two are in Chattooga County. Northwest Georgia Paving of Calhoun was the low bidder for the resurfacing of just over six-and-a-half miles on State Route 48 and U.S. 27 beginning north…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 6, 2024–5:52 p.m. -News Release- Friends, family, and the community recently gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to honor 25 graduates of the latest Basic POST Certification Class The Basic POST Certification program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment as entry-level Georgia…… Continue Reading