August 8, 2022–10:25 a.m. STAFF REPORTS Hospitals are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, accounting for 10% of current hospitalizations. Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the Northwest Health District, did have some encouraging news about the BA 5 variant. “It appears as though the vaccine, at least in one medical report, does demonstrate that…… Continue Reading
August 7, 2022–7:47 p.m. GEORGIA DOT A bridge construction project in Chattooga County and a repaving project in Polk County are among the $199 million in construction contracts awarded by the Georgia Department of Transportation in June. The DOT awarded a contract of nearly $5 million to C.W. Matthews for the construction of a bridge…… Continue Reading
August 4, 2022–4:03 p.m. NEWS RELEASE The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering COVID-19 PCR testing at kiosks placed in communities across Georgia. In most locations, these kiosks offer access to COVID-19 testing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After completing a brief registration form, the kiosks dispense a test kit…… Continue Reading
August 4th, 2022 – 11:20 AM Via WZQZ Radio – On Sunday of this week, shortly after midnight, Summerville Police officers were dispatched to 44 McGinnis Circle in reference to shots fired from a vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene before officers arrived. Summerville Police say that during the initial investigation, officers were able to…… Continue Reading
August 2, 2022–9:34 p.m. STAFF REPORTS An elderly woman was killed in a wreck on Highway 27 North Tuesday evening. According to Floyd County Police, at around 5:35 p.m., a lookout was issued for a vehicle that was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes near Highway 156. About three minutes later, that vehicle sideswiped a…… Continue Reading
August 1, 2022–11:00 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices continue their downward trend. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.77 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 13 cents less than a week ago, 59 cents less than last month, and 81 cents more than this time last year. According to Montrae Waiters with AAA, low…… Continue Reading
July 26, 2022–6:46 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Lewis Grizzard once said, “It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.” Tickets are on sale now for a popular fundraiser. The Free Clinic of Rome will hold its 9th annual tomato sandwich supper on August 5 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at…… Continue Reading
July 25, 2022–9:00 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia has prices are down another 14 cents from last week. Monday’s state average of $3.90 is 52 cents less than last month, but still 94 cents more than this time last year. According to Montrae Waiters with AAA, lower domestic demand for gas and declining crude oil prices continue…… Continue Reading
July 25th, 2022 – 4:07 PM Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office – Chattooga Sheriff’s Office investigators are looking for leads to identify those responsible for the damage to many grave markers this weekend. The damage occurred in the Alexander cemetery off of Spring Creek road. Any information would be greatly appreciated and you may remain anonymous.…… Continue Reading
July 20th, 2022 – 10:25 AM WZQZ Radio – A twenty-year-old Summerville man was arrested over the weekend after he was accused of assaulting a twenty-one-year-old female with a broom handle and then punching the woman. According to a report from the Summerville Police Department, police were called to a domestic altercation on Selman Avenue…… Continue Reading