Monday, March 11, 2024–8:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are stuck in neutral with drivers paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is the same as last week. The average is 17 cents more than a month ago and 6 cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers…… Continue Reading
Saturday, March 9, 2024–7:40 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Month through March to help those who are seeking to enroll in the summer semester. Through March 31, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students. Applicants should enter the code MARCH24 (all capital letters)…… Continue Reading
Saturday, March 9, 2024–6:14 a.m. -National Weather Service- Most of the rain has moved off to the south of Floyd County, meaning a Flood Watch that was in effect has been lifted. Just under an inch of rain has been recorded at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in the last 24 hours. There is…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, March 5, 2024–9:04 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Jennifer Reynolds, career transition specialist at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome, as its 2024 Staff Member of the Year Award winner. The award recognizes technical college staff who make significant contributions to the college and technical education. Dr. Heidi Popham,…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 4, 2024–9:22 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average has reversed its downward trend. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 7 cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents more than this time last year. It now costs an…… Continue Reading
Thursday, February 29, 2024–11:12 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia US Senator Jon Ossoff is among a group of lawmakers who are pushing to increase resources to fight the trafficking of fentanyl along the southern border. “Those who are tuned in are likely well aware of the extreme danger posed by this highly addictive and…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 26, 2024–11:48 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average finally takes a turn at the pump. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.13 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline which is 3 cents less than a week ago. Monday’s state average is 12 cents more than a month ago and 3 cents less than this time…… Continue Reading
February 22nd, 2024 – 4:15 PM Comcast Press Release – Comcast is working to bring its network to more than 5,000 homes and businesses in Gordon County, Georgia, by the end of this year. This expansion project was funded by contributions from the state of Georgia, Gordon County, and Comcast. “Public-private partnerships like this are…… Continue Reading
February 20th, 2024 – 4:15 PM Georgia State Patrol – More details have been released regarding a multivehicle wreck that occurred in Gordon County Saturday (February 17th, 2024) near the area of Bucees gas station on I-75 North. According to a report by the Georgia State Patrol, The collision involved four vehicles and resulted in…… Continue Reading
February 19th, 2024 – 3:00 PM -Floyd County Jail records- Resaca Man Arrested for Child Molestation Charges in Rome: Polk Woman Arrested for Stalking, Tampering with Evidence: Rome Teen Arrested for Driving Under Influence on Golf Course:… Continue Reading