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August 23, 2021–6:25 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices hold steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists continue to pay an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 1 cent more than last month and 97 cents more than this time last year. It is anticipated that demand will continue…… read more
August 23, 2021–6:10 p.m. STAFF REPORTS The Calhoun Buc-ee’s officially opened Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 53,000 square foot travel center has 120 fueling stations and is located on Union Grove Road at I-75. More than 200 new jobs paying a minimum of $15 an hour are associated with the opening of the Calhoun…… read more
August 22, 2021–4:13 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Northwest Georgia is seeing hospital admissions as we’ve never seen before due to COVID-19, particularly in critical care. Those are the words of Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the 10-county Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest District. He added the majority of the people in critical care are…… read more
August 20th, 2021 – 10:55 PM GNTC Press Release – GNTC will be hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health starting next week. NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED! Be sure to bring a picture ID with you.… read more
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August 19th, 2021 – 5:45 PM The Office of the Governor: Brian Kemp – On Thursday afternoon, Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order that will allow Georgia businesses from being forced to adhere to local government mask or vaccine mandates. (Kemp:) “The executive order I signed today will make sure businesses across our state can’t be…… read more
August 18th, 2021 – 2:05 PM Georgia Department of Transportation – Gordon County: Weather permitting, crews will be repairing a portion of a bridge on I-75 Thursday. The repairs will close the right northbound lane and the right shoulder. Motorists should expect delays in the area. WHEN: Thursday, August 19 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.…… read more
August 18, 2021–1:00 p.m. NEWS RELEASE According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an additional (third) dose of COVID-19 vaccine should be considered for people with moderate to severe immune compromise due to a medical condition or receipt of immunosuppressive medications or treatments. People should get the same vaccine …… read more
August 18, 2021–11:56 a.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 153 of Georgia’s 159 counties are now listed as high transmission counties for COVID-19. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, high transmission means a county has had more than 100 cases per 100,000 residents and a positivity rate of over 10% in the last…… read more
August 17, 2021–6:20 p.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Wednesday morning for much of the state including Floyd, Gordon, Bartow, Polk, and Chattooga Counties. Tropical Depression Fred is expected to bring 2-5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Expect an elevated threat for river and stream flooding in addition to…… read more
August 17, 2021–6:17 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices are down by a penny compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than last month and 98 cents more than this time last year. It now costs motorists $44.40 to…… read more