Category Archives: Gordon County

Blood Assurance prepares to assist blood centers in path of hurricane

Blood Assurance prepares to assist blood centers in path of hurricane

Thursday, August 30, 2023–5:45 p.m. -News Release- As Hurricane Idalia moves across Florida’s Big Bend, Blood Assurance is preparing to assist. The blood bank is maximizing its collection efforts, and asking the public to donate whole blood and platelets in case any of its community blood centers in the storm’s path are in need. “Blood…Continue Reading

Georgia agencies, utilities prepare for Hurricane Idalia

Georgia agencies, utilities prepare for Hurricane Idalia

Wednesday, August 30, 2023–7:32 a.m. -Staff Reports- The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for several counties in the south-central and southeast portions of Georgia and a watch in other areas ahead of Hurricane Idalia. Governor Brian P. Kemp has issued a state of emergency declaration for all of Georgia to provide emergency…Continue Reading

Flash flooding in Calhoun Tuesday morning

Flash flooding in Calhoun Tuesday morning

Tuesday, August 29, 2023–11:47 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The cleanup from flash flooding in the Calhoun area Tuesday morning continues, as more rain is in the forecast. In all, around 40 people had to be evacuated from three apartments and the Red Cross set up at an emergency shelter at Heritage Baptist Church. There…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices down 4 cents from a week ago

Georgia gas prices down 4 cents from a week ago

Monday, August 28, 2023–8:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices continue to inch downward. Monday’s state average was $3.57 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is 4 cents less than a week ago but 5 cents more than a month ago, and 18 cents more than this time last year.  It now costs almost $53.55 to…Continue Reading

Voccio: COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise

Voccio: COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise

Thursday, August 24, 2023–10:52 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- In recent weeks, we have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases as the virus continues to mutate. Nationally, there are about 12,000 people being hospitalized per week with COVID-19. We are also seeing an increase in hospitalizations statewide and locally, according to Dr. Gary Voccio, health…Continue Reading

Rome sees decline in unemployment rate from June to July

Rome sees decline in unemployment rate from June to July

Thursday, August 24, 2023–8:11 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in July, down three-tenths of a percent (3.7%) over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.2 percent. “Georgia’s labor market continues to stand strong as a beacon of hope…Continue Reading

High temperatures in Georgia raise health concerns 

High temperatures in Georgia raise health concerns 

Wednesday, August 23, 2023–9:51 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- With temperatures expected to be in the high 90s throughout the state for the next several days, and at times feeling like more than 100 degrees with the humidity, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to avoid prolonged exposure to the…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices dip slightly

Georgia gas prices dip slightly

Monday, August 21, 2023–9:56 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s gas price average decreased by two cents compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.61 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. That’s still 28 cents more than a month ago, and 17 cents more than this time last year. It now…Continue Reading

Georgia sees uptick in COVID cases

Georgia sees uptick in COVID cases

Sunday, August 20, 2023–4:14 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- While the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeing an uptick in new COVID cases and hospitalizations related to COVID, the numbers remain relatively low, compared to the state’s peak in January 2022 or even summer COVID increases in previous years. The increases DPH…Continue Reading

Job growth continues locally, but initial unemployment claims rise

Job growth continues locally, but initial unemployment claims rise

Thursday, August 17, 2023–6:16 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- First-time claims for unemployment insurance were up in Floyd County in July, but the number of jobs continued to grow. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, there were 419 initial claims filed last month, up from 363 in June. There were 405 claims filed in…Continue Reading