December 28, 2021–10:46 a.m. WEIS RADIO/WZQZ RADIO The Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office says that a woman eluded law enforcement Monday night after officers attempted to stop her just south of Menlo. Reports say that the woman was driving a 2014 Dodge Avenger when a deputy attempted to pull her over. The woman fled, reportedly…… Continue Reading
December 28, 2021–8:02 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Strong to severe storms remain a possibility Wednesday. More of northwestern Georgia has been added to a 2/5 risk level with the rest of north Georgia and portions of central Georgia still under a 1/5 risk level. At this time, the timing appears to be from the afternoon…… Continue Reading
December 27, 2021–7:70 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The State of Georgia saw a whopping 23,064 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend. Those cases bring the statewide total to more than 1.36 million since the start of the pandemic. There were 38 confirmed deaths in the numbers reported Monday by the Georgia Department of…… Continue Reading
December 27, 2021–7:40 p.m. NEWS RELEASE As holiday celebrations continue, the concern is rising for the nation’s blood supply, which has now dipped to concerning levels and could force hospitals to hold off on essential blood transfusions for patients. Historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade persist for the American…… Continue Reading
December 23, 2021–8:01 a.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging Georgians to carefully follow COVID-19 prevention measures during holiday celebrations and gatherings to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. COVID case numbers are increasing daily, and the Omicron variant is spreading faster than any previous variant. Surveillance…… Continue Reading
December 22, 2021–5:54 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY In an effort to reduce the number of crashes on Georgia roadways, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) Officers will be on high visibility patrols on interstates and state roads. The Christmas travel period is 78-hours long, from 6 p.m.…… Continue Reading
December 20, 2021–6:19 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR We continue to see a decline in the number of Floyd County residents filing first-time claims for unemployment insurance. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, there were 117 claims filed in November, which is down from 230 in October, and 990 in November of 2020. In…… Continue Reading
December 20, 2021–6:17 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices continue their downward trend. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.12 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents less than last month but $1.08 more than this time last year. According to AAA, pump prices continue…… Continue Reading
December 19, 2021–12:02 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Former Georgia US Senator Johnny Isakson has died. Isakson served in the Senate from 2005 to 2019. Before that, he served the 6th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives from 1995 to 2005. He also ran unsuccessfully for governor in 1990, losing to Zell Miller. In 2015,…… Continue Reading
December 17th, 2021 – 4:20 PM WZQZ Radio – (Via WZQZ Radio) According to a report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy shot the tires of a vehicle after a Tennessee woman refused lawful commands following a chase. The incident happened on Saturday, according to a report released Thursday by the sheriff’s office. …… Continue Reading