Thursday, May 18, 2023–11:23 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A mixed bag of news on the labor front for Rome and Northwest Georgia. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, the number of jobs was up in April, but so were first-time claims for unemployment insurance. In April, employment in the Rome area remained at…… Continue Reading
Thursday, May 18, 2023–11:17 a.m. -AdventHealth Redmond news release- AdventHealth has named Jeff Prusia as chief financial officer of AdventHealth Redmond. Prusia currently serves as the CFO of South Overland Park Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, and as the CEO of the Bariatric Center of Kansas City. Prior, he served as the regional controller for…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, May 17, 2023–1:03 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District is investigating reports of Cyclospora infection in Northwest Georgia. In the U.S., people can get sick with cyclosporiasis by eating fresh produce that was grown outside the U.S. and contaminated with Cyclospora. Cyclosporiasis causes an illness that can…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 15, 2023–10:36 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, 13 cents less than a month ago, and 71 cents less than this…… Continue Reading
May 9th, 2023 – 2:38 PM Gordon County Government – Gordon County Government will host a Town Hall meeting for the community of Ranger on Tuesday, May 23rd at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Ranger Community Center located at 169 Church Street Ranger, GA. The Town Hall will be an opportunity…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 8, 2023–11:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices were down again compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.24 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents less than a month ago, and 57 cents less than this time last…… Continue Reading
Sunday, May 7, 2023–3:18 p.m. -GNTC News release- More than 150 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, May 4, to the cheers of their families, friends, and instructors. Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC, welcomed guests, congratulated the graduates, and introduced Cayla Pemberton, the winner…… Continue Reading
Sunday, May 7, 2023–2:53 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- The Georgia State Patrol has released additional information regarding a fatal wreck In Gordon County that occurred on Wednesday evening. According to the GSP: At approximately 9:27 pm, Troopers responded to a one-vehicle crash on GA 136 Connector in Gordon County. The evidence at the scene indicated that…… Continue Reading
May 5th, 2023 – 2:30 PM Staff Reports – Gordon County has announced that Ranger Georgia has officially lost its status as a town. The legislation was introduced into the Georgia General Assembly back in March of this year with the intent of stripping Ranger of its municipal status after repeatedly not providing basic services…… Continue Reading
May 5th, 2023 – 2:30 PM Gordon County Government – Friday afternoon Gordon County announced that Ranger Georgia has officially lost its status as a town. According to local Representative, Matt Barton, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed the local legislation dissolving the town Charter. The legislation was introduced into the Georgia General Assembly back in…… Continue Reading