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June 20, 2022–10:11 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices decreased by one penny compared to a week ago. The average price is now $4.47. The national average was down three cents and is now $4.98 a gallon. AAA can’t predict if gas prices will decline this week, but you should be prepared to deal with…… read more
June 20, 2022–9:41 a.m. NEWS RELEASE With afternoon high temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and 100’s this week across the state, air conditioners will be running at full capacity. Georgia Power has some tips on how to keep your home cool without breaking the bank. The company’s My Power Usage program, a free service available for…… read more
June 19, 2022–1:24 p.m. UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION Have you started farming or producing in the last five years? That means you are new to the #AgCensus. Take a minute to register for the 2022 Census of Agriculture, also called the Ag Census, so you can have a voice in the future of our…… read more
June 19, 2022–1:13 p.m. NEWS RELEASE Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Office of Adult Education held its 2022 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, June 16, for students who have earned their General Educational Development® (GED®) diplomas. The ceremony was held at the Conference Center on GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to accommodate students and families…… read more
June 19, 2022–1:05 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH It’s going to be another hot week in Georgia, with temperatures expected to top 100 degrees by Wednesday. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to avoid prolonged exposure to the heat and sun and to limit strenuous outdoor activity to prevent heat-related…… read more
June 16, 2022–9:21 a.m. FLOYD COUNTY EMA/NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A Heat Advisory is in effect today from 11 am – 8 pm for most of north and central Georgia (excluding the northeast Georgia mountains). For more details, please see below. HEAT THREAT: · Widespread high temperatures in the upper 90s to 100 are expected for most of the forecast. Factor…… read more
June 15, 2022–7:51 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Heat index values of up to 107 are expected in portions of north-central, northeast, northwest, and west-central Georgia. Afternoon thunderstorms could temper the heat in some areas today and provide relief earlier than expected, but…… read more
June 14, 2022–8:36 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory which will be in effect from noon until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Heat index values of 105 to 110 are expected. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives…… read more
June 13, 2022–6:05 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices increased by 21 cents last week. Motorists in the state are now paying an average price of $4.48, as of Monday morning. The national average is now over $5.00 a gallon. According to AAA, demand for gasoline continues to grow, and crude oil supply remains tight. This…… read more
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June 12, 2022–6:00 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Floyd County has experienced a slight increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. The testing positivity rate is around 9%, according to Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the 10-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest District. Fortunately, we are not seeing a major increase in…… read more