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Thursday, August 24, 2023–10:52 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- In recent weeks, we have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases as the virus continues to mutate. Nationally, there are about 12,000 people being hospitalized per week with COVID-19. We are also seeing an increase in hospitalizations statewide and locally, according to Dr. Gary Voccio, health…… read more
Thursday, August 24, 2023–8:11 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in July, down three-tenths of a percent (3.7%) over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.2 percent. “Georgia’s labor market continues to stand strong as a beacon of hope…… read more
-Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com. After four years of waiting, it appears that progress in the pending trial of a man accused in the shooting death of four people in Rockmart in early 2019 may begin…… read more
Wednesday, August 23, 2023–9:51 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- With temperatures expected to be in the high 90s throughout the state for the next several days, and at times feeling like more than 100 degrees with the humidity, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to avoid prolonged exposure to the…… read more
Monday, August 21, 2023–9:56 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s gas price average decreased by two cents compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.61 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. That’s still 28 cents more than a month ago, and 17 cents more than this time last year. It now…… read more
Sunday, August 20, 2023–4:14 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- While the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeing an uptick in new COVID cases and hospitalizations related to COVID, the numbers remain relatively low, compared to the state’s peak in January 2022 or even summer COVID increases in previous years. The increases DPH…… read more
Thursday, August 17, 2023–6:16 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- First-time claims for unemployment insurance were up in Floyd County in July, but the number of jobs continued to grow. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, there were 419 initial claims filed last month, up from 363 in June. There were 405 claims filed in…… read more
Tuesday, August 15, 2023–10:04 p.m. -News Release- Sobering statistics from the state about opioid-related deaths have prompted Atrium Health Floyd to provide some area school systems with doses of a drug that can quickly reverse the effects of an overdose. Through the Focus on the Future initiative, Floyd Healthcare Foundation provided $1,619 for doses of…… read more
Tuesday, August 15, 2023–9:57 p.m.-News Release- In light of several recent traumas, Blood Assurance is calling on the public to roll up a sleeve and be someone’s hero. Over the last week, the community blood supply has significantly diminished. Multiple emergency room patients at area hospitals have required a considerable number of units in order…… read more
Monday, August 13, 2023–10:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia drivers saw a little relief at the pump as gas prices declined by 3 cents from a week ago. The statewide average is now at $3.63 per gallon for regular unleaded. That is still 35 cents more than a month ago, and 11 cents more than…… read more