August 31, 2022–1:52 p.m. NEWS RELEASE Since Georgia is now in the peak of hurricane season, residents should look forward to preparing for the unexpected. September is National Preparedness Month, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in partnership with local emergency management agencies, encourage all Georgians to prepare for natural and…… Continue Reading
August 30, 2022–7:48 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices drop another five cents compared to a week ago. The average is now $3.38 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline That is 44 cents less than a month ago, but 43 cents more than this time last year. According to Montrae Waiters with AAA, Georgia drivers continue…… Continue Reading
August 29, 2022–7:26 p.m. STAFF REPORTS The Georgia Department of Public Health continues to monitor the monkeypox outbreak in the state. The monkeypox virus can be spread through direct contact with another person who has an infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids. It can also be spread through respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, or…… Continue Reading
August 28, 2022–5:52 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH We are still experiencing high numbers of COVID-19 cases in Northwest Georgia, particularly in Floyd County. Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the 10-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest District recently gave an update. He said to be mindful that vaccines are helpful in the…… Continue Reading
August 19, 2022–10:53 a.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR The Rome area saw a slight increase in first-time claims for unemployment insurance last month. The number of claims went from 357 in June to 405 in July. There were 514 initial claims in July of 2021. Bartow County reported 237 first-time claims in July, down from…… Continue Reading
August 16, 2022–10:11 a.m. NEWS RELEASE The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District has received limited doses of monkeypox vaccine as part of the distribution of federally funded JYNNEOSTM vaccine to public health districts throughout Georgia. These vaccines are available at no cost to the individual. However, due to a limited number of doses, the vaccines are…… Continue Reading
August 16, 2022–10:08 a.m. BLOOD ASSURANCE Blood Assurance is issuing an urgent plea to the public about donating platelets. As of Monday morning, the nonprofit organization only had 32 platelet units available. Blood Assurance needs 75-100 platelet units on its shelves every day to supply more than 70 hospitals around the region. “Platelets are unique…… Continue Reading
August 15, 2022–9:28 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Monday’s state average of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline is 11 cents less than a week ago, 59 cents less than a month ago, but 56 cents more than this time last year. Georgia’s average is trending 43…… Continue Reading
August 10, 2022–10:50 a.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to closely monitor the current outbreak of monkeypox in the state. As of today, there are 625 confirmed monkeypox cases in Georgia. Testing and vaccination are available in health districts throughout the state; however, vaccine supplies from the…… Continue Reading
August 8, 2022–10:30 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices are down another 14 cents. Drivers are now paying an average price of $3.63 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is also 63 cents less than last month. According to Montrae Waiters with AAA, crude prices fell last week as market concerns about weakening demand and an…… Continue Reading