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Category Archives: Bartow County

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…read more

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…read more

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…read more

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…read more

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…read more

One dead in collision involving a pickup and an ATV in Bartow County

One dead in collision involving a pickup and an ATV in Bartow County

Sunday, August 20, 2023–3:57 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- One man was killed in a two-vehicle wreck involving a pickup truck and an all-terrain vehicle on Highway 411 in Bartow County Friday. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A Bartow County School Police F-150 was traveling west on Highway 411 in the right lane. An ATV…read more

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…read more

Wreck on  I-75 claims two lives Thursday morning

Wreck on I-75 claims two lives Thursday morning

Thursday, August 17, 2023–5:46 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- Two people are dead following a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning near the Gordon-Bartow County line. According to the Georgia State Patrol: At approximately 7:30 a.m., Troopers from Post 3 Cartersville and Post 43 Calhoun were dispatched to I-75 Southbound near mile marker 308 to the wreck involving…read more

PFAS the subject of lecture Friday at Tellus

PFAS the subject of lecture Friday at Tellus

Wednesday, August 16, 2023–10:57 a.m. -Tellus Science Museum- Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman, Executive Director and Riverkeeper at Coosa River Basin Initiative (CRBI) will present, “Forever Chemicals in the Coosa River,” at Tellus Science Museum on Friday, August 18 at 7:00 pm. This lecture is free for Tellus Members and included with regular museum admission. PFAs, short for…read more

Recent traumas have taken a toll on the local blood supply

Recent traumas have taken a toll on the local blood supply

Tuesday, August 15, 2023–9:57 p.m.-News Release- In light of several recent traumas, Blood Assurance is calling on the public to roll up a sleeve and be someone’s hero. Over the last week, the community blood supply has significantly diminished. Multiple emergency room patients at area hospitals have required a considerable number of units in order…read more