July 14, 2022–9:07 a.m. BLOOD ASSURANCE Northwest Georgia’s blood supply is in dire need of replenishment, according to Blood Assurance. On Wednesday, the nonprofit had just 19 units of the universal blood type, O-negative, on its shelves. Blood Assurance likes to have at least 180 units of O-negative available every day to send to local…… Continue Reading
July 13, 2022–11:26 a.m. GEORGIA STATE PATROL The Georgia State Patrol has released a preliminary report regarding a wreck on I-75 in Gordon County Tuesday that closed all lanes for nearly two hours. The crash occurred around 3:22 p.m. near mile marker 313 and involved a box truck and three passenger vehicles. The crash occurred…… Continue Reading
July 11, 2022–11:38 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices continue their downward trend. Monday’s state average was $4.19 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. That is 13 cents less than a week ago, and 24 cents less than last month. However, it is still $1.26 more than this time last year. According to AAA, a decrease in crude prices…… Continue Reading
July 8th, 2022 – 12:15 PM Calhoun Police Department – Law enforcement officers in Georgia are ready to put the hammer down on drivers who arehammering down on their gas pedal during the fourth annual “Operation Southern SlowDown” speed enforcement operation. After the last 5 year’s highly successful operation that drew national attention,Georgia will join…… Continue Reading
July 5, 2022–6:31 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY At least 20 people lost their lives on Georgia’s roadways during the July 4 holiday weekend, which ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday. In Troop A, which covers Northwest Georgia, fatal crashes were investigated by the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, the Polk County Police Department, the Cherokee…… Continue Reading
July 4, 2022–8:00 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices are down another 8 cents when compared to a week ago. This follows a decline of 7 cents the previous week. The state average is now $4.32 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. According to Montrae Waiters with AAA, the price of crude oil continues to decline and…… Continue Reading
June 30, 2022–9:50 p.m. NEWS RELEASE To allow for an anticipated increase in Fourth of July weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will suspend lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, July 1 at 12 p.m. until 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 5. While construction-related lane closures will be…… Continue Reading
June 28, 2022–6:30 p.m. NEWS RELEASE Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King encourages all Georgians to stay safe when celebrating with fireworks this 4th of July. “Independence Day is a time to celebrate the founding of our nation with friends and family,” said Commissioner King. “Although celebrating with fireworks is a fun and…… Continue Reading
June 27, 2022–6:00 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices decreased seven cents compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.40 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. According to Montrae Waiters with AAA, if crude oil continues to decline, it is possible gas prices will follow suit this week as more…… Continue Reading
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June 25, 2022–3:57 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH All counties in the Georgia Department of Public Health’s 10-County Northwest District are seeing low community transmission rates for COVID-19. However, public health officials are keeping a close eye on new variants of the virus. The BA.4 and BA.5 variants seem to be taking the place…… Continue Reading