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August 31st, 2023 – 12:15 PM Georgia Department of Transportation – To allow for the anticipated increase in Labor Day weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced today the suspension of lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, September 1 at 12 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday, September…… read more
Thursday, August 30, 2023–5:45 p.m. -News Release- As Hurricane Idalia moves across Florida’s Big Bend, Blood Assurance is preparing to assist. The blood bank is maximizing its collection efforts, and asking the public to donate whole blood and platelets in case any of its community blood centers in the storm’s path are in need. “Blood…… read more
Wednesday, August 30, 2023–7:32 a.m. -Staff Reports- The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for several counties in the south-central and southeast portions of Georgia and a watch in other areas ahead of Hurricane Idalia. Governor Brian P. Kemp has issued a state of emergency declaration for all of Georgia to provide emergency…… read more
Monday, August 28, 2023–8:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices continue to inch downward. Monday’s state average was $3.57 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is 4 cents less than a week ago but 5 cents more than a month ago, and 18 cents more than this time last year. It now costs almost $53.55 to…… read more
Saturday, August 26, 2023–8:11 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A Rome woman was killed in a wreck Saturday on Highway 27 near Gore-Subligna Road in Chattooga County. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A 2010 Hyundai Tucson driven by 42-year-old Jillian Durgin pulled out of a gas station lot and into the path of a 2017…… read more
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
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
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
August 22nd, 2023 – 11:30 AM WZQZ Radio – (Via WZQZ radio) A Lindale woman turned herself in at the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend after being charged with vehicular homicide by the Georgia State Patrol. 26-year-old Rebekah Ellen McEleheny was charged in connection with an accident that claimed the life of Jerry…… read more
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