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November 14th, 2020 – 5:30 PM AAA the auto club group – Thanksgiving will be on the lighter side when it comes to the typical number of travelers on the roads and at airports. According to AAA Travel, effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including health concerns and high unemployment, are impacting Americans’ decisions to travel…… read more
November 12, 2020–8:30 a.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is providing the following information regarding the fight against COVID-19 in Georgia. COVID-19 Cases · As of Nov. 9, there are 374,181 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 33,152 antigen-positive cases of COVID-19. · The number of new cases reported…… read more
November 12, 2020–8:08 a.m. STAFF REPORTS There will be a recount of the presidential election in Georgia. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Wednesday that the recount will be done by hand. There will also be an audit and a recanvass. Raffensperger added that his office will also investigate any allegations of voter fraud. Thus…… read more
November 10, 2020–8:09 a.m. NEWS RELEASE Former correctional officer Michael L. Jones pleaded guilty to accepting bribes to provide prison inmates with methamphetamine, marijuana, and tobacco, all of which were destined to be smuggled into Floyd County Correctional Institution (“FCCI”) in Rome, Georgia. “Correctional officers across the state serve our citizens by faithfully executing their…… read more
November 9, 2020–7:15 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Georgia’s two incumbent U.S. Senators are calling on Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to resign. A joint statement issued Monday from David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler called the management of Georgia’s elections an embarrassment. You can view the statement in its entirety below …… read more
November 9, 2020–8:39 a.m. STAFF REPORTS The election season in Georgia is not over yet. Both of the contests for the US Senate are going to a runoff on January 5. In one race, which had 20 candidates, Democrat Raphael Warnock was the top vote-getter with incumbent Republican Kelly Loeffler coming in second. In the…… read more
November 4, 2020–3:05 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is providing the following information regarding the fight against COVID-19 in Georgia. COVID-19 Cases From 10/27-11/02, the seven-day average of new cases reported increased 4%. The seven-day average of new cases reported is down 55% from our peak July 24. As of Nov.…… read more
November 8, 2020–5:17 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Floyd County Commission District 2 Wright Bagby 26,915 Coach Charles Smith 10,626 Floyd County Commission District 3 Allison Watters 27,794 Shonna Bailey 9,640 Floyd County Clerk of Superior Court Barbara Penson 27,388 Moriah Medina 9,744 State Senate District 52 Chuck Hufstetler 28,082 Charles DeYoung 9,416 State Representative District 12…… read more
November 3, 2020–8:00 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $1.95 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 3 cents less than a week ago, 5 cents less than last month, and 48 cents less than this time last year. It…… read more
November 2, 2020–10:07 a.m. NEWS RELEASE The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is updating its protocols for isolation and quarantine during COVID-19 to allow individuals to vote in person Tuesday, Nov. 3. The protocols are in accordance with recommendations and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued today, Nov. 1. Voters who are…… read more