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Thursday, December 21, 2023–12:50 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- In anticipation of heightened travel during the upcoming holiday season, the Georgia Department of Transportation has declared a temporary suspension of lane closures along Georgia interstates, major state routes, and roadways near major shopping centers, malls, or districts. The suspension will start at 5 a.m. Friday,…… read more
Thursday, December 21, 2023–12:47 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- First-time claims for unemployment insurance in the Rome area saw a sharp increase in November. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, there were 553 claims filed last month, up 245% from the 156 filed in October. The number is up by 54% when compared to…… read more
Wednesday, December 20, 2023–9:24 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- You can give the gift of life this holiday season. Blood Assurance is looking for blood donors, especially O-positive, O-negative, A-negative, and B-negative. According to Dr. Liz Culler, Chief Medical Officer with Blood Assurance, recent severe weather in Middle Tennessee demonstrates how the need for blood…… read more
Monday, December 18, 2023–9:13 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average decreased again at the pump with drivers now paying an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents more than a month ago, and 17 cents more than this time last year. It now costs…… read more
Tuesday, December 12, 2023–11:37 a.m. -News Release- Over the last few days, Blood Assurance has had to ship extra blood, platelets, and plasma units to several Middle Tennessee hospitals that are treating patients who were injured during Saturday’s severe weather. Blood Assurance remains in constant communication with hospital officials around the region. Due to the…… read more
Monday, December 11, 2023–9:40 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average dropped at the pump. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.03 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 3 cents less than a week ago, 16 cents more than a month ago, and 13 cents more than this time last year. It now costs an average…… read more
Tuesday, November 28, 2023–9:56 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A special session of the Georgia General Assembly starts today with the top priority of revisiting the state’s redistricting maps. In October, US District Judge Steve Jones ordered the state to draw Black majorities in one additional congressional district, two additional state senate districts, and five…… read more
Monday, November 27, 2023–10:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices fall another three cents from last week. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.79 per gallon for regular unleaded Monday’s state average is also 20 cents less than a month ago, and 25 cents less than this time last year. It now costs an average…… read more
Thursday, November 23, 2023–10:10 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Georgians that holiday gatherings, crowded travel, and more time indoors make it easier for germs to spread, especially those that cause flu, COVID, and RSV. Vaccination is the most important step you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Everyone…… read more
Wednesday, November 22, 2023–9:45 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) will be out in full force and advise motorists to drive safely and have patience this Thanksgiving holiday. The 102-hour holiday travel period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday,…… read more