March 31, 2022–7:30 p.m. NEWS RELEASE In response to the devastation in Ukraine, from April 1-8, Blood Assurance will donate $10 for every blood donor it sees to the BCA Foundation for Ukraine Support. BCA (Blood Centers of America) has reached out to international contacts and chosen vetted charities that are providing vital aid to…… Continue Reading
March 31, 2022–6:11 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Drug Surveillance Unit has received increased reports of overdoses due to drugs mixed with fentanyl, particularly cocaine, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pills. Overdoses have been reported in several areas of the state over the past month. Between early February and mid-March, at…… Continue Reading
March 31, 2022–8:03 a.m. STAFF REPORTS The tornado watch for Floyd and Polk Counties has expired. The storm system that brought tornadoes and destruction to Arkansas and Mississippi weakened somewhat by the time it moved into our area overnight. We did receive a lot of rain and there were some gusty winds during the early…… Continue Reading
March 31, 2022–3:18 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A Tornado Watch is in effect until 8 a.m. for Floyd, and Polk Counties, as well as Cherokee County, Alabama. A Tornado Watch means that conditions are favorable for thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. Be prepared and stay weather alert should a warning be issued. Meanwhile, Chattooga County…… Continue Reading
March 30, 2022–8:27 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for portions of central, north-central, northeast, northwest, and west-central Georgia from 11 a.m. Wednesday until 8 a.m. Thursday. South winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured…… Continue Reading
March 29, 2022–5:30 p.m. FLOYD COUNTY EMA – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ere’s the latest on the upcoming storm system that is expected to begin affecting the area with gusty winds as early as tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. The heavy rain/severe potential holds off until late tomorrow evening and overnight… continuing into Thursday for parts of our…… Continue Reading
March 29th, 2022 – 11:20 AM WZQZ Radio – Trion City School Supt. Dr. Phil Williams reported that on Tuesday morning a former Trion student had been arrested after making threats toward Trion School. Dr. Williams says that a current student at Trion received a message via his cell phone from the former student saying…… Continue Reading
March 29, 2022–10:53 a.m. FLOYD COUNTY EMA-NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE The forecast suggests we can expect strong winds and possible heavy rain associated with this storm which is capable of causing flash flooding of roadways and downed trees and powerlines overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. Please use extreme caution when driving on the roadways in the…… Continue Reading
March 28, 2022–10:32 a.m. AAA SOUTH Gas prices in Georgia are down by another 19 cents when compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.95 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is still 45 cents more than last month and $1.23 more than this time last year. The…… Continue Reading
March 27, 2022–6:22 p.m. FLOYD COUNTY JAIL RECORDS A pursuit that began in Chattooga County ended in Floyd County early Sunday with the arrest of a 31-year old Marietta man. According to jail records, Patrick Bernard Burris fled from a road check in Chattooga County, initiating the chase. A Georgia State Trooper picked up the…… Continue Reading