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September 7, 2022–5:36 p.m. NEWS RELEASE Blood Assurance is reporting a significant blood supply shortage after multiple traumas over Labor Day weekend. As of Tuesday morning, the blood center had just a one-day supply of the crucial O-negative and O-positive blood types, as well as B-positive blood. Moreover, A-positive and A-negative blood are also in…… read more
September 7, 2022–10:55 a.m. NEWS RELEASE Attorney General Chris Carr and Insurance Commissioner John King are warning consumers whose homes were damaged by the recent flooding in northwest Georgia to be on the lookout for home repair fraud and price gouging. “With scammers ready to prey on vulnerable storm victims, we want to ensure that…… read more
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September 6th, 2022 – 6:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – On Tuesday the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office activated “RomeGACares” to provide aid and support to Chattooga County after severe flooding in the area left many residents without water. In the video above, Ethan Garrett with WRGA News went…… read more
September 6, 2022–7:38 a.m. STAFF REPORTS The Rome Floyd NAACP, along with the state NAACP, the Red Cross area coordinator for Northwest Georgia, and the Red Cross are seeking donations of water for those impacted by flooding in Summerville. They are asking organizations, churches, and individuals to donate a palate of water. The palate, which…… read more
September 5th, 2022 – 6:50 PM WZQZ Radio – With reports of over 14 inches of rainfall in the Summerville area on Sunday, flooding has affected hundreds of homes and businesses, and repair and relief efforts are underway. The Raccoon Creek water treatment plant sustained heavy damage during the flooding. Mohawk has loaned fans to…… read more
September 3, 2022–7:43 p.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE After a Sunday that saw several inches of rain and flooding, we remain under a Flood Watch until 8 p.m. Monday evening. According to the National Weather Service, excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may…… read more
September 4, 2022–3:44 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Following severe flooding in North Georgia Sunday, Governor Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency in Chattooga and Floyd Counties. Among other things, the declaration pledges state resources to assist in the affected areas and the activation of the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan. It also prohibits price gouging…… read more
September 4, 2022–2:45 p.m. WZQZ RADIO Chattooga County got the worst of the heavy rains that came through the area Sunday morning. With major flooding reported in Downtown Summerville. The area around the jail and the courthouse flooded causing. Workers cut the power to the Judge Jon Payne Courthouse Annex behind the main courthouse building…… read more
September 2nd, 2022 – 2:00 PM Press Release – Atrium Health Floyd Emergency Medical Services ambulances are now responding in Chattooga County when residents call 911 for medical assistance. Blake Elsberry, Chattooga County’s sole commissioner, announced in May that Atrium Health Floyd would be taking over the service, which will initially provide five new, full-time…… read more
August 31, 2022–1:52 p.m. NEWS RELEASE Since Georgia is now in the peak of hurricane season, residents should look forward to preparing for the unexpected. September is National Preparedness Month, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in partnership with local emergency management agencies, encourage all Georgians to prepare for natural and…… read more