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January 5, 2022–11:08 a.m. UGA EXTENSION Household radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US, but the hazards of this dangerous gas are still relatively unknown to many Georgia families. That’s why the University System of Georgia Extension is hosting a virtual radon education program on Tuesday. The one-hour program will…… read more
January 5, 2022–8:17 p.m. GEORGIA STATE PATROL A pedestrian was transported to an area hospital for treatment after being struck by a vehicle on Rome Road near Old Rome Road in Gordon County Tuesday night. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the preliminary investigation shows that a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, driven by 49-year old Kristi…… read more
January 4, 2022–7:36 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 502 more COVID-19 cases were reported in Floyd County over a three-day period, according to Tuesday’s status report from the Georgia Department of Public Health. The new cases bring the total to 17,423 since the start of the pandemic. We are now at 1,407 cases in…… read more
January 3, 2022–8:12 p.m. NEWS RELEASE Coosa Valley Credit Union is excited to announce that its’ newest location is now open in Woodstock. This is the Credit Union’s first branch in Cherokee County and the eighth branch in Northwest Georgia. “Woodstock and Cherokee County are wonderful, growing communities and we’re thrilled to be able to…… read more
January 4, 2022–8:09 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices continue to decrease. Motorists are now paying an average price of $3.09 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is a penny less than a week ago, 11 cents less than last month and 99 cents more than this time last year. While pump prices are anticipated to…… read more
January 3, 2022–8:55 a.m. STAFF REPORTS Omicron is now the dominant COVID-19 variant in Georgia. Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the 10-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest District explained the difference between Omicron and the previous variants. “It seems to be affecting the upper-respiratory tract more than the lower respiratory tract,” he said. …… read more
January 3, 2022–6:48 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A Wind Advisory remains in effect until noon for portions of central, east-central, north-central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west-central Georgia. We are looking at northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Trees or limbs could…… read more
January 3, 2021–4:38 a.m. STAFF REPORTS We have a light wintry mix of precipitation falling, but so far, no major issues regarding the roads this morning. The temperature remains above freezing, registering at 37-degrees at the Richard B Russell Regional Airport. Keep in mind, students in the Rome City and Floyd County School Systems already…… read more
January 2, 2022–7:00 p.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of Northwest Georgia from midnight to 9 a.m. Monday. A dusting of snow to up to one and a half inches is possible in the advisory area, which includes Floyd, Gordon, Chattooga, Bartow, and Polk Counties. A Winter Storm…… read more
January 1, 2022–7:50 p.m. NEWS RELEASE The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the allocation of Merck and Pfizer oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 to select retail pharmacies in Georgia. Initial supply of Molnupiravir and Paxlovid™from the federal government is very limited. DPH anticipates additional allocations in the coming weeks as production increases. Per guidance…… read more