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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…… read more
June 27, 2022–6:40 p.m. NEWS RELEASE On Thursday, June 16, 2022, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) presented Andy F. Harris, Coosa Valley Credit Union CEO with the Georgia Credit Union Professional of the Year Award at its annual LSCU Awards at the 2022 Southeastern Credit Union Conference & Expo…… read more
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…… read more
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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…… read more
June 24, 2022–8:40 a.m. STAFF REPORTS On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, essentially giving the states the power to make their own laws regarding abortion. In the short term, in Georgia, that will likely mean the return of the so-called “Heartbeat Bill.” The bill was signed into law…… read more
June 24, 2022–10:51 a.m. GEORGIA STATE PATROL A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Bartow County early Wednesday morning. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the wreck occurred Wednesday at 3:48 a.m. on Highway 61 at Mahan Road in White. The preliminary investigation determined that a Freightliner truck hauling a car dolly was traveling…… read more
June 22, 2022–10:20 a.m. NEWS RELEASE As summer officially begins and people gather for holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross reminds communities that patients are counting now on the generosity of blood and platelet donors, especially around the Fourth of July. The Red Cross sees about a 21% decline in blood and platelet donations during…… read more
June 22, 2022–6:18 a.m. The November General Election contests are now set. On Tuesday, there were four Democrat primary runoffs that were decided. Charlie Bailey won his runoff against Kwanza Hall and will now face Republican Burt Jones in November. For Secretary of State, Bee Nguyen defeated Dee Dawkins-Haigler. Nguyen will now face incumbent Republican…… read more
June 21, 2022–5:09 p.m. NEWS RELEASE A heat wave is anticipated across north Georgia this week. AAA urges motorists to be cautious while driving in extreme heat. “Nothing ruins a summer trip faster than a flat tire, overheated cooling system, or battery that quits working on a hot summer day,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman, AAA-The Auto…… read more
June 21, 2022–9:53 a.m. STAFF REPORTS Today is runoff election day in Georgia. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. The only runoff contests locally are state contests on the Democrat ballot. Charlie Bailey is in a runoff with Kwanza Hall for Lt. Governor. For secretary of state Dee Hawkins-Haigler and Bee Nguyen…… read more