Sunday, March 2, 2025–11:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- High fire danger conditions continue for Sunday afternoon and evening for all of north and central Georgia due to low humidities. Relative humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours Sunday afternoon and evening. Winds will be northwest at 5 to…… Continue Reading
Saturday, March 1, 2025–1:00 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidities, and dry fuels, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EST Saturday. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 26, 2025–9:35 a.m. -Staff reports- Low relative humidity, winds, and dry conditions have heightened the risk of grass fires in North Georgia. A number of out-of-control grass fires were reported to Floyd County E-911 on Tuesday, and the National Weather Service issued a Fire Danger Statement, which is in effect from noon until…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 24, 2025–8:40 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average declined slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is a penny less than a week ago, 2 cents more than a month ago, and 15 cents less than…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 19, 2025–9:23 a.m. -National Weather Service- The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded since the previous update last night to include Bartow, Cherokee, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk Counties out of an abundance of caution. The watch area already included Floyd, Gordon, and Chattooga Counties. It is in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday. The…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 18, 2025–6:20 p.m. -Staff reports- From Rome City Schools – After discussions with local officials and in alignment with our Keeping Schools Safe Initiative, all Rome City Schools will have an Independent Learning Day on Wednesday, Feb. 19, due to the threat of inclement weather. We want everyone to remain weather-aware and stay…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 18, 2025–11:20 a.m. -National Weather Service- Light snow is possible on Wednesday for portions of far north Georgia, warranting the issuance of a Winter Weather Advisory across the northern counties from 1 a.m. Wednesday until 1 a.m. Thursday. Light snow is possible for parts of far north Georgia Wednesday morning into the early afternoon. Uncertainty…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 17, 2025–9:17 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 6 cents more than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and 17 cents less than last year. It…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 11, 2025–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It’s an idea that kind of came and went, but now it appears to be back and pickup up steam. Republican Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter, who represents Georgia’s 1st District, is pushing House Resolution 25, the Fair Tax Act, which would replace the current tax code…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 11, 2025–7:50 a.m. -National Weather Service- There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) for flash flooding and river flooding in north Georgia between Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning. The potential exists for this risk to be increased to Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) with future forecast updates. A Flood Watch has been issued for…… Continue Reading
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