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Category Archives: Polk County

Blood donations sought as we near the end of the year

Blood donations sought as we near the end of the year

Wednesday, December 20, 2023–9:24 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- You can give the gift of life this holiday season. Blood Assurance is looking for blood donors, especially O-positive, O-negative, A-negative, and B-negative. According to Dr. Liz Culler, Chief Medical Officer with Blood Assurance, recent severe weather in Middle Tennessee demonstrates how the need for blood…read more

Gas prices dip ahead of Christmas

Gas prices dip ahead of Christmas

Monday, December 18, 2023–9:13 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average decreased again at the pump with drivers now paying an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents more than a month ago, and 17 cents more than this time last year.  It now costs…read more

Atrium Floyd Polk Medical Center earns Leapfrog Award

Atrium Floyd Polk Medical Center earns Leapfrog Award

Tuesday, December 12, 2023–11:43 a.m. -News Release- Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center has again been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. The hospital also earned the designation in 2009, 2018, 2019, and 2020. The Leapfrog Top Hospital Award is widely acknowledged…read more

Blood donations sought following deadly Tennessee storms

Blood donations sought following deadly Tennessee storms

Tuesday, December 12, 2023–11:37 a.m. -News Release- Over the last few days, Blood Assurance has had to ship extra blood, platelets, and plasma units to several Middle Tennessee hospitals that are treating patients who were injured during Saturday’s severe weather. Blood Assurance remains in constant communication with hospital officials around the region. Due to the…read more

Gas prices fall three cents

Gas prices fall three cents

Monday, December 11, 2023–9:40 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average dropped at the pump. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.03 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 3 cents less than a week ago, 16 cents more than a month ago, and 13 cents more than this time last year. It now costs an average…read more

Georgia lawmakers to revisit redistricting maps during a special session that starts Wednesday

Georgia lawmakers to revisit redistricting maps during a special session that starts Wednesday

Tuesday, November 28, 2023–9:56 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A special session of the Georgia General Assembly starts today with the top priority of revisiting the state’s redistricting maps. In October, US District Judge Steve Jones ordered the state to draw Black majorities in one additional congressional district, two additional state senate districts, and five…read more

Georgia gas prices fall again

Georgia gas prices fall again

Monday, November 27, 2023–10:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices fall another three cents from last week. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.79 per gallon for regular unleaded Monday’s state average is also 20 cents less than a month ago, and 25 cents less than this time last year.  It now costs an average…read more

Stay healthy for the holidays

Stay healthy for the holidays

Thursday, November 23, 2023–10:10 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Georgians that holiday gatherings, crowded travel, and more time indoors make it easier for germs to spread, especially those that cause flu, COVID, and RSV. Vaccination is the most important step you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Everyone…read more

GSP encourages safety on the roads this holiday weekend

GSP encourages safety on the roads this holiday weekend

Wednesday, November 22, 2023–9:45 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) will be out in full force and advise motorists to drive safely and have patience this Thanksgiving holiday. The 102-hour holiday travel period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday,…read more

Georgia DOT suspending lane closures, predicting best and worst travel times during Thanksgiving holiday

Georgia DOT suspending lane closures, predicting best and worst travel times during Thanksgiving holiday

Tuesday, November 21, 2023–6:04 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- To accommodate the expected increase in holiday traffic, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will suspend lanes closures on Georgia interstates, major state routes and roads near major shopping centers, malls, or districts beginning 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, until 10 p.m. on Sunday,…read more