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Category Archives: Polk County

Georgia gas prices up

Georgia gas prices up

Monday, Mar. 13, 2023–8:49 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices are headed back up. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 12 cents more than a week ago.  That’s also 1 cent more than a month ago, and $1.03 less than this time last year.  It now costs $48.90 to…read more

Tyler Perry to film Movie in Cedartown, Road Closures Announced

Tyler Perry to film Movie in Cedartown, Road Closures Announced

March 10th, 2023 – 4:00 PM Staff Reports – According to the City of Cedartown, the film 6888 Six Triple Eight will begin filming exterior scenes on Main Street and Prior Street at the Polk County Courthouse soon! Six Triple Eight is an upcoming American war drama film written and directed by Tyler Perry (based on a 2019 WWII History magazine…read more

First-time claims for unemployment insurance rose in January

First-time claims for unemployment insurance rose in January

Thursday, Mar. 9, 2023–1:36 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- First-time claims for unemployment insurance were up in Floyd County to start 2023. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, there were 933 initial claims filed in January, up from 555 in December of 2022. That’s an increase of 68%. There were 333 claims filed in…read more

Atrium Health Floyd ICU nurse wins DAISY Award

Atrium Health Floyd ICU nurse wins DAISY Award

Thursday, Mar. 9, 2023–7:24 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd news release- A smile and a kind word can go a long way. Just ask Grayson Moss, an ICU nurse at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. The registered nurse’s demeanor meant a lot to a woman who was at the hospital during her aunt’s final days. “It’s…read more

Trial for man accused in Erick Keais hit-and-run delayed

Trial for man accused in Erick Keais hit-and-run delayed

Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2023–10:23 a.m. -Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal- The trial for an Aragon man accused in the fatal hit-and-run that killed a man on a bicycle in Cedartown has been delayed. A hearing in the trial of Ralph “Ryan” Dover III was scheduled for Monday in Polk County Superior Court but was canceled…read more

Gas prices hold steady

Gas prices hold steady

Monday, Mar. 6, 2023–10:07 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s gas price average experienced a slight decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. The statewide average is $3.14 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, a penny less than last week, 20 cents less than a month ago, and 63 cents less than this time last…read more

Severe weather is possible today

Severe weather is possible today

Friday, Mar. 3, 2023–9:03 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Wind Advisory is in effect for the area until 11 p.m. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. There is also a chance for severe thunderstorms during the afternoon hours. There is an enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5)…read more

Atrium Health Floyd expanding virtual visits in area schools

Atrium Health Floyd expanding virtual visits in area schools

Monday, Feb. 27, 2023–12:12 p.m. -Atrium Health Floyd news release- Atrium Health Floyd is providing more opportunities for students and teachers to receive virtual care for minor health conditions without having to miss important class time. Virtual visits are now available at Armuchee, Coosa, Model, and Pepperell high schools (Floyd County Schools); Main Elementary, Rome…read more

Gas prices continue to decline

Gas prices continue to decline

Monday, Feb. 27, 2023–12:07 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 7 cents less than a week ago, 23 cents less than a month ago, and 34 cents less than this…read more