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March 31, 2022–6:11 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Drug Surveillance Unit has received increased reports of overdoses due to drugs mixed with fentanyl, particularly cocaine, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pills. Overdoses have been reported in several areas of the state over the past month. Between early February and mid-March, at…… read more
March 31, 2022–8:03 a.m. STAFF REPORTS The tornado watch for Floyd and Polk Counties has expired. The storm system that brought tornadoes and destruction to Arkansas and Mississippi weakened somewhat by the time it moved into our area overnight. We did receive a lot of rain and there were some gusty winds during the early…… read more
March 30, 2022–5:12 p.m. FLOYD COUNTY EMA – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A powerful storm system with a strong cold front will sweep across the area tonight and Thursday bringing multiple weather hazards and impacts to north and central Georgia. The timing appears to be between midnight and 3 a.m. for our area. We can expect…… read more
March 30, 2022–8:27 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for portions of central, north-central, northeast, northwest, and west-central Georgia from 11 a.m. Wednesday until 8 a.m. Thursday. South winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured…… read more
March 29, 2022–5:30 p.m. FLOYD COUNTY EMA – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ere’s the latest on the upcoming storm system that is expected to begin affecting the area with gusty winds as early as tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. The heavy rain/severe potential holds off until late tomorrow evening and overnight… continuing into Thursday for parts of our…… read more
March 29, 2022–10:53 a.m. FLOYD COUNTY EMA-NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE The forecast suggests we can expect strong winds and possible heavy rain associated with this storm which is capable of causing flash flooding of roadways and downed trees and powerlines overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. Please use extreme caution when driving on the roadways in the…… read more
March 28, 2022–10:32 a.m. AAA SOUTH Gas prices in Georgia are down by another 19 cents when compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.95 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is still 45 cents more than last month and $1.23 more than this time last year. The…… read more
March 23rd, 2022 – 7:50 PM Cartersville Police Department – On Saturday afternoon, March 19, 2022, Cartersville Police Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive female at the Morgan Square Apartments, 290 E. Felton Rd., apartment 211. Upon arrival, officers found Malayca Jones, 27, deceased inside the apartment. Investigators learned, Ms. Jones’ boyfriend, Alex…… read more
March 23, 2022–8:55 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices continue to decline. As of Wednesday, Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.02 for regular unleaded gasoline. That is down from $4.14 on Monday. It’s also 25 cents less than last week. Local averages Wednesday, according to AAA, were $3.96 in Floyd County, which is…… read more
March 22, 2022–6:27 p.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Severe thunderstorms developing over parts of Mississippi and western Alabama this afternoon and early evening, are expected to weaken as they approach Georgia later this evening and overnight. Despite this overall weakening trend, parts of northwest and west-central Georgia could still see a few strong to severe storms overnight,…… read more