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Category Archives: Paulding County

[[VIDEO] Sen. Warnock calls for extension of Expanded Child Tax Credit

[[VIDEO] Sen. Warnock calls for extension of Expanded Child Tax Credit

February 9, 2022–8:33 a.m. NEWS RELEASE Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) joined a group of his fellow lawmakers, including Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Cory Booker (D-NJ), and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), to encourage Americans to file their taxes to access the second half of their enhanced Child Tax Credit (CTC) and…read more

Vaccines remain effective at preventing COVID-19 deaths

Vaccines remain effective at preventing COVID-19 deaths

February 2, 2022–10:22 a.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH According to the latest statistics from the Georgia Department of Public Health, there is a possibility of still getting COVID-19 if you are vaccinated.  However, the vaccine continues to prove effective in preventing hospitalization or death. From January 2 of 2021 to January 26 of this…read more

Raffensperger defends 2020 election count

Raffensperger defends 2020 election count

February 1, 2022–10:53 a.m. STAFF REPORTS Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was a guest on WRGA’s First News on Tuesday to, in his words, set the record straight about the 2020 Election. “Here’s what really happened in Georgia,” he said.  “28,000 Georgians skipped the presidential race and yet they voted down-ballot.  David Perdue got…read more

Free at-home COVID-19 tests now available for order

Free at-home COVID-19 tests now available for order

January 19, 2022–10:25 a.m. STAFF REPORTS Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Visit https://www.covidtests.gov/ to place your order.read more

Wind Advisory in effect

Wind Advisory in effect

January 17, 2022–6:04 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A Wind Advisory is in effect for much of the state until 7 p.m. Monday. According to the National Weather Service, west to northwest winds 15 to 20 mph and gusts 30 to 35 mph are expected. Possible higher winds in the mountains. The advisory area includes north-central,…read more

Power restored to more than 110,000 in Georgia Sunday

Power restored to more than 110,000 in Georgia Sunday

January 16, 2022–7:03 p.m. GEORGIA POWER Managing through waves of high winds, snow and freezing rain, thousands of Georgia Power workers are restoring power for customers Sunday as Winter Storm Izzy continues through the state. Crews are repairing downed power lines and damaged poles caused by high winds, fallen trees and ice accumulations. The majority…read more

Georgia Power personnel responding to impacts from Winter Storm Izzy

Georgia Power personnel responding to impacts from Winter Storm Izzy

January 16, 2022–1:30 p.m. GEORGIA POWER As impacts from Winter Storm Izzy are being felt across much of north Georgia, Georgia Power has thousands of personnel responding to customers impacted by the severe winter weather – safely and as quickly as changing weather conditions allow them to work. Winter Storm Izzy is bringing snow, freezing…read more

Chattooga County now under a Winter Storm Warning

Chattooga County now under a Winter Storm Warning

January 15, 2022–5:07 p.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for Chattooga, Walker, and Dade Counties from midnight tonight until midnight Sunday. Heavy wet snow is expected in the warning area. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with lesser amounts in the valleys. The majority of the snowfall…read more

Winter Weather Advisory for our area

Winter Weather Advisory for our area

January 15, 2022–8:28 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of Northwest Georgia and north-central Georgia from midnight Saturday to midnight Sunday. The watch area includes Floyd, Chattooga, Gordon, Bartow, Polk, and Paulding Counties. Mixed precipitation is expected. The wintry precipitation in our area is expected to occur between…read more

AAA issues winter weather safe driving tips for Georgians

AAA issues winter weather safe driving tips for Georgians

January 14, 2022–7:35 p.m. AAA SOUTH Sub-Freezing temperatures and the likelihood of precipitation may make for challenging driving conditions across north Georgia beginning Saturday evening. AAA – The Auto Club Group urges motorists to prepare their vehicles for an emergency and be cautious when driving in adverse weather conditions. According to data from the Federal Highway Administration,…read more