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Thursday, July 20, 2023–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- First-time claims for unemployment insurance were down slightly in the Rome area from May to June. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, there were 363 claims last month, down from 365 the month before. There were 357 in June of last year. Looking at surrounding…… read more
Monday, July 17, 2023–9:04 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices are up slightly from a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.27 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny more than a week ago, but still 2 cents less than a month ago and 79 cents less…… read more
Monday, July 10, 2023–11:39 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices increased by six cents compared to a week ago. Monday’s state average of $3.26 is still a penny less than last month and 94 cents less than this time last year. It now costs an average of $48.90 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Drivers are…… read more
Wednesday, July 5, 2023–10:41 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Paralympians and wheelchair athletes will be in Rome and Cedartown Thursday, preparing to race the fastest 5K course in the world. The athletes will be participating in a training camp on the Darlington School campus Thursday morning from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. Then, the 5K…… read more
Monday, July 3, 2023–6:14 p.m. -News Release- For the sixth consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has earned Gold certification from the American Heart Association for the care it provides heart failure patients. The AHA releases its Get With The Guidelines honorees annually. The Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure quality achievement award…… read more
Monday, July 3, 2023–10:39 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices have decreased just as 1.4 million Georgians are expected to hit the road during the Independence Day holiday. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is 7 cents less than a week ago, 9 cents less than a month ago,…… read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023–9:38 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory, in effect until midnight Sunday. The advisory covers much of the state including all of Northwest Georgia with widespread heat index values at or exceeding 105 degrees. Hot temperatures and high humidity can cause heat-related illnesses to occur.…… read more
Wednesday, June 28, 2023–9:54 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Many people will be participating in outdoor activities this Independence Day weekend, and with temperatures expected to be in the 90s, everyone is being reminded of heat safety. According to Katie Hasty, injury prevention coordinator with Atrium Health Floyd, in extreme heat, your body has to…… read more
Tuesday, June 27, 2023–5:25 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- One man was killed, and another seriously injured in a single-vehicle wreck near Rockmart Monday evening. According to the Georgia State Patrol: 22-year-old Randall Brown of Rockmart lost control of his Chevy Cobalt in a curve on Morgan Valley Road. The vehicle crossed the center line, traveled…… read more
Monday, June 26, 2023–8:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices decreased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.27 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 2 cents less than a week ago. That is 1 cent more than a month ago, and $1.14 less than…… read more