March 6, 2022–5:57 p.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Northwest Georgia remains under a Slight Risk for severe weather on Monday. Primary hazards will be the potential for strong to damaging winds and a spin-up tornado or two embedded in the line of storms. Stay weather aware.… Continue Reading
March 3rd, 2022 – 3:00 PM WRGA Staff Reports – GSP is investigating a fatal vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on Highway 27 in the area around the Trion Wal-Mart. According to information provided by the Georgia State Patrol, On Thursday, March 3rd at 2:56 am, Troopers from Post 38 in Rome responded to a…… Continue Reading
March 3rd, 2022 – 1:55 PM Chattooga Sheriff Mark Schrader – Chattooga County Sheriff, Mark A. Schrader, gave the following update statement concerning the social media screenshot threats against the High School and Middle School : “Sheriff’s Office Investigators have identified the person behind the threats being spread on social media regarding SMS and CHS…… Continue Reading
March 3, 2022–9:00 a.m. STAFF REPORTS As the crisis in Ukraine continues, the Salvation Army is providing hot meals and other relief to those who have been internally displaced by the fighting. Captain Paula Blevins with the Salvation Army of Rome said there are several Salvation Army churches in Ukraine. “We are able to get…… Continue Reading
March 2, 2022–10:06 p.m. STAFF REPORTS A 44-year old Summerville man has been charged with vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal wreck that occurred back in September in Walker County. Larry Brian Cargle is accused of failing to yield the right of way, causing the crash at the intersection of Highway 27 and Highway 337.…… Continue Reading
March 1st, 2022 – 3:55 PM WZQZ Radio – (Via WZQZ Radio) The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Superintendent Hosmer and school officials, is investigating the threats of violence that have been circulating on certain social media platforms. Sheriff Schrader said, “Screenshots of these threats have been and continue to be shared…… Continue Reading
February 28, 2022–4:36 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices continue to increase and they are likely to climb even higher if the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 13 cents more than a week ago, 32 cents more…… Continue Reading
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February 27, 2022–4:33 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, updates us on the coronavirus in Northwest Georgia. Everyone ages 5 years and older is eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine, and everyone 12 years and older is eligible for…… Continue Reading
February 27, 2022–4:02 p.m. NEWS RELEASE President Joe Biden has directed that 7,000 U.S. service members be deployed to Germany to enhance deterrence of Russia. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered the deployment of those 7,000 service members. The major unit in this tranche of troops is the 1st Armored Brigade Combat…… Continue Reading
February 23, 2022–10:32 a.m. GEORGIA STATE PATROL/STAFF REPORTS A single-vehicle wreck in Chattooga County Tuesday morning claimed the life of a man who was a chaplain at Hays State Prison and a deacon at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rome. According to the Georgia State Patrol, a 1994 Jeep Cherokee, driven by 65-year old Joseph…… Continue Reading