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July 3, 2022–9:25 p.m. NEWS RELEASE We, no doubt, will be talking about the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic for years to come. The resulting mental health issues, the toll on clinical caregivers, and the educational delays in young students all have gotten media attention. High school students experienced their own unique pandemic losses such…… read more
June 30, 2022–9:50 p.m. NEWS RELEASE To allow for an anticipated increase in Fourth of July weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will suspend lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, July 1 at 12 p.m. until 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 5. While construction-related lane closures will be…… read more
June 28, 2022–6:30 p.m. NEWS RELEASE Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King encourages all Georgians to stay safe when celebrating with fireworks this 4th of July. “Independence Day is a time to celebrate the founding of our nation with friends and family,” said Commissioner King. “Although celebrating with fireworks is a fun and…… read more
June 27, 2022–6:40 p.m. NEWS RELEASE On Thursday, June 16, 2022, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) presented Andy F. Harris, Coosa Valley Credit Union CEO with the Georgia Credit Union Professional of the Year Award at its annual LSCU Awards at the 2022 Southeastern Credit Union Conference & Expo…… read more
June 27, 2022–6:00 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices decreased seven cents compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.40 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. According to Montrae Waiters with AAA, if crude oil continues to decline, it is possible gas prices will follow suit this week as more…… read more
![[VIDEO] Dr. Gary Voccio gives COVID-19 update](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2022/06/12180140/voccio1-150x103.jpg)
June 25, 2022–3:57 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH All counties in the Georgia Department of Public Health’s 10-County Northwest District are seeing low community transmission rates for COVID-19. However, public health officials are keeping a close eye on new variants of the virus. The BA.4 and BA.5 variants seem to be taking the place…… read more
June 24, 2022–8:40 a.m. STAFF REPORTS On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, essentially giving the states the power to make their own laws regarding abortion. In the short term, in Georgia, that will likely mean the return of the so-called “Heartbeat Bill.” The bill was signed into law…… read more
June 23, 2022–8:14 p.m. NEWS RELEASE The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded $16,500 in scholarships–including the Vernon and Gaynelle Grizzard Scholarship, Patrick D. Doyle Law Enforcement Scholarship, and Gene Haas Scholarship–for the summer semester of 2022 to 31 students. Each scholarship included an award between $500 and $1,000 to assist in paying for the summer…… read more
June 23, 2022–8:14 p.m. NEWS RELEASE The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded $16,500 in scholarships–including the Vernon and Gaynelle Grizzard Scholarship, Patrick D. Doyle Law Enforcement Scholarship, and Gene Haas Scholarship–for the summer semester of 2022 to 31 students. Each scholarship included an award between $500 and $1,000 to assist in paying for the summer…… read more
![[VIDEO] Ribbon-cutting held Thursday for Floyd helipad](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2022/06/23200505/helipad-150x103.jpg)
June 23, 2022–7:56 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Although it has been in use for several weeks, Atrium Health Floyd, with the help of the Rome-Floyd County Chamber of Commerce officially dedicated the new helipad as the hospital on Thursday. Those in attendance got a tour of the raised helipad, which has direct elevator access to trauma…… read more