Monday, Mar. 13, 2023–8:49 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices are headed back up. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 12 cents more than a week ago. That’s also 1 cent more than a month ago, and $1.03 less than this time last year. It now costs $48.90 to…… Continue Reading
Monday, Mar. 13, 2023–7:34 a.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union is proud to again be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Coosa Valley Credit Union. When surveyed, 97% of employees said it’s a great place to work – compared to 57%…… Continue Reading
Thursday, Mar. 9, 2023–1:36 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- First-time claims for unemployment insurance were up in Floyd County to start 2023. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, there were 933 initial claims filed in January, up from 555 in December of 2022. That’s an increase of 68%. There were 333 claims filed in…… Continue Reading
Monday, Mar. 6, 2023–10:07 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s gas price average experienced a slight decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. The statewide average is $3.14 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, a penny less than last week, 20 cents less than a month ago, and 63 cents less than this time last…… Continue Reading
Friday, Mar. 3, 2023–9:03 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Wind Advisory is in effect for the area until 11 p.m. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. There is also a chance for severe thunderstorms during the afternoon hours. There is an enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5)…… Continue Reading
Monday, Feb. 27, 2023–12:07 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 7 cents less than a week ago, 23 cents less than a month ago, and 34 cents less than this…… Continue Reading
February 27th, 2023 – 11:20 AM The Georgia State Patrol – Georgia State Patrol Troopers responded to a one-vehicle crash on Welcome Hill Road in Chattooga County on Saturday Evening. Upon arrival at the scene it was determined the driver, Michael Dylan Leming, was deceased. The investigation determined that Leming was traveling south on Welcome…… Continue Reading
Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023–11:25 a.m. -Blood Assurance news release- After a strong start to the new year as far as blood donations go, the local blood supply is beginning to shrink. As of Wednesday, Blood Assurance was in urgent need of most blood types, primarily O-positive and O-negative. The nonprofit is now calling on community…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023–7:11 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Although we have seen a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases in Northwest Georgia, we are still way below what we saw when the pandemic was at its height….That, according to Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the 10-county Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest District. “In…… Continue Reading
Monday, Feb. 20, 2023–10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices have dipped another three cents. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.22 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Although down by three cents from a week ago, that is still a couple of cents more than last month. It now costs $48.30 to fill…… Continue Reading