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Thursday, November 16, 2023–11:42 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- First-time claims for unemployment insurance fell in Floyd County from September to October, indicating the job market remains strong. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, there were 156 initial claims filed last month, down from 272 the month before. That’s also down from the 277…… read more
November 15th, 2023 – 11:15 AM WRGA Staff Reports – The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2024 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state, and sites in Gordon and Bartow Counties are on the list. The Sugar Valley Consolidated School was constructed in 1927 as a public school for children in…… read more
Monday, November 13, 2023–12:57 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices continue a downward trend at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.85 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 25 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more
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November 9th, 2023 – 4:20 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – High school construction students from local and surrounding counties gathered at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds on Thursday morning for the Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge. The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (ACG) partnered with Duffy Southeast Construction to host…… read more
Tuesday, November 7, 2023–10:06 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The votes are in and counted. In Rome, Harry Brock, Jim Bojo, and Mark Cochran got the most votes for city commission in Ward One. That means Rome will also have a new mayor since the current mayor Sundai Stevenson did not make the top three,…… read more
November 6th, 2023 – 3:00 PM WRGA Staff reports – The Georgia Forestry Commission has advised a high fire danger warning to the people of Northwest Georgia and is asking the community to refrain from burning or starting fires temporarily. “There’s been no measurable rain for over a month, and conditions are critically dry,” said…… read more
Sunday, November 5, 2023–6:34 p.m. -GBI News Release- The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia. The Cartersville Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Two people were shot during the incident. One is in critical condition; the other person was treated for a…… read more
Friday, November 3, 2023–9:08 a.m. -CPD News Release- On Thursday, November 2, 2023, at approximately 9:21 P.M., officers with the Cartersville Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance at 64 Ann Circle. As soon as officers arrived at the residence, a male exited the front door and opened fire upon them both. The officer’s patrol…… read more
Thursday, November 2, 2023–7:11 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The time change is this weekend. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, so remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. As always, you are also reminded to use the occasion to check the batteries in your…… read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023–10:07 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College is waiving its $30 application fee through November to help reduce barriers for those seeking to attain a college education. Called “No Fee November,” this opportunity is available to all student types, from high school seniors to transfer students to non-traditional working adults and beyond. …… read more