Category Archives: Polk County

One Man’s Opinion: The Incredibly High Cost of Freedom

One Man’s Opinion: The Incredibly High Cost of Freedom

Monday, May 26, 2025 -Bill Crane- Millions of Americans just spent a relaxing or enjoyable weekend, welcoming summer, wrapping up the school year and graduation ceremonies, and heading out on long weekend mini-trips and even stay-cations, firing up the barbecue, opening up their community pool…or simply tossing back a few with family and friends. But this…Continue Reading

Coosa Valley Credit Union announces 12th Annual American Flag Project

Coosa Valley Credit Union announces 12th Annual American Flag Project

Friday, May 23, 2025–10:10 p.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union (Coosa Valley) will once again be replacing torn or faded American flags in the communities the credit union serves. The project will run from June 2 – July 4, 2025. “This is the 12th year of this project, and to date, Coosa Valley has replaced…Continue Reading

Atrium Health Floyd honors nurses

Atrium Health Floyd honors nurses

Friday, May 23, 2025–10:00 p.m. -News Release- Shelena Chisolm has been named Nurse of the Year at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. Others recognizedfor nursing excellence include registered nursesNikki Willis, Emergency Care Center; Will Kirkland, Inpatient Pre-op/Post-Anesthesia Care; Hope Couch, Pediatrics;Alfreda Mitchell, Floyd Behavioral Health; Katie Wingate, Inpatient Rehaband Rhiannon Nicholson, Medical/Surgical nursing. National Nurses…Continue Reading

Memorial Day travel period starts Friday at 6 p.m.

Memorial Day travel period starts Friday at 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 22, 2025–9:35 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Safety- The busy summer travel season begins this Memorial Day holiday weekend. Troopers and Officers will be on high-visibility patrols on the interstates, state routes, and local streets keeping an eye out for impaired drivers and other traffic violations that could potentially cause a crash.  This…Continue Reading

Severe weather threat Tuesday evening

Severe weather threat Tuesday evening

Tuesday, May 20, 2025–9:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will enter far northwest Georgia this evening, advancing southward tonight through early Wednesday morning. Damaging wind gusts in the 50-70 mph will be the primary threat with any severe thunderstorms that occur. A few brief tornadoes and large hail will…Continue Reading

DPH confirms fourth measles case in Georgia

DPH confirms fourth measles case in Georgia

Monday, May 19, 2025–6:10 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Greater Atlanta resident. The individual acquired the virus while traveling internationally. DPH is working to identify any persons who may have been exposed through contact with the individual between May 10 and May 18,…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices up four cents

Georgia gas prices up four cents

Monday, May 19, 2025–10:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 4 cents higher than a week ago, 1 cent lower than a month ago, and 46…Continue Reading

Ossoff calls for competent leadership at postal service

Ossoff calls for competent leadership at postal service

Thursday, May 8, 2025–10:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pressuring the U.S. Postal Service to recruit a competent Postmaster General who can address mail delays in Georgia. Following the resignation of former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, Sen. Ossoff is urging the USPS Board of Governors to replace him with leadership that can solve the…Continue Reading

Summer travel trends amid economic concerns

Summer travel trends amid economic concerns

Tuesday, May 6, 2025–9:40 a.m. -AAA South- As temperatures rise, so does the desire to travel. A new survey from AAA – The Auto Club Group reveals that 58% of Georgians plan to take a summer trip, up slightly from 57% last year. This enthusiasm for travel aligns perfectly with National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4-10), a…Continue Reading