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Category Archives: Chattooga County

Monkeypox: How to stop the spread

Monkeypox: How to stop the spread

August 10, 2022–10:50 a.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to closely monitor the current outbreak of monkeypox in the state. As of today, there are 625 confirmed monkeypox cases in Georgia. Testing and vaccination are available in health districts throughout the state; however, vaccine supplies from the…read more

Georgia gas prices drop 14 cents

Georgia gas prices drop 14 cents

August 8, 2022–10:30 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices are down another 14 cents. Drivers are now paying an average price of $3.63 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is also 63 cents less than last month. According to Montrae Waiters with AAA, crude prices fell last week as market concerns about weakening demand and an…read more

Dr. Voccio gives COVID-19, vaccine updates

Dr. Voccio gives COVID-19, vaccine updates

August 8, 2022–10:25 a.m. STAFF REPORTS Hospitals are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, accounting for 10% of current hospitalizations. Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the Northwest Health District, did have some encouraging news about the BA 5 variant. “It appears as though the vaccine, at least in one medical report, does demonstrate that…read more

Georgia DOT awards contracts for Chattooga, Polk projects

Georgia DOT awards contracts for Chattooga, Polk projects

August 7, 2022–7:47 p.m. GEORGIA DOT A bridge construction project in Chattooga County and a repaving project in Polk County are among the $199 million in construction contracts awarded by the Georgia Department of Transportation in June. The DOT awarded a contract of nearly $5 million to C.W. Matthews for the construction of a bridge…read more

DPH debuts kiosks for COVID-19 PCR testing

DPH debuts kiosks for COVID-19 PCR testing

August 4, 2022–4:03 p.m. NEWS RELEASE The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering COVID-19 PCR testing at kiosks placed in communities across Georgia. In most locations, these kiosks offer access to COVID-19 testing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After completing a brief registration form, the kiosks dispense a test kit…read more

Summerville Police Report more Info on Sunday Drive-By Shooting Incident

Summerville Police Report more Info on Sunday Drive-By Shooting Incident

August 4th, 2022 – 11:20 AM Via WZQZ Radio – On Sunday of this week, shortly after midnight, Summerville Police officers were dispatched to 44 McGinnis Circle in reference to shots fired from a vehicle.  The vehicle fled the scene before officers arrived. Summerville Police say that during the initial investigation, officers were able to…read more

One dead in Highway 27 North wreck Tuesday

One dead in Highway 27 North wreck Tuesday

August 2, 2022–9:34 p.m. STAFF REPORTS An elderly woman was killed in a wreck on Highway 27 North Tuesday evening. According to Floyd County Police, at around 5:35 p.m., a lookout was issued for a vehicle that was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes near Highway 156. About three minutes later, that vehicle sideswiped a…read more

Georgia gas prices down 13 more cents

Georgia gas prices down 13 more cents

August 1, 2022–11:00 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices continue their downward trend. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.77 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 13 cents less than a week ago, 59 cents less than last month, and 81 cents more than this time last year.  According to Montrae Waiters with AAA, low…read more

Free Clinic of Rome tomato sandwich supper fundraiser August 5

Free Clinic of Rome tomato sandwich supper fundraiser August 5

July 26, 2022–6:46 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Lewis Grizzard once said, “It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.”  Tickets are on sale now for a popular fundraiser.  The Free Clinic of Rome will hold its 9th annual tomato sandwich supper on August 5 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at…read more

Georgia gas prices down 14 more cents

Georgia gas prices down 14 more cents

July 25, 2022–9:00 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia has prices are down another 14 cents from last week. Monday’s state average of $3.90 is 52 cents less than last month, but still 94 cents more than this time last year. According to Montrae Waiters with AAA, lower domestic demand for gas and declining crude oil prices continue…read more