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April 4, 2022–10:08 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a week ago, 27 cents more than last month, and $1.16 more than this time last year.…… read more
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April 3, 2022–3:27 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, gives us a cautiously optimistic update on the coronavirus in Northwest Georgia. He also discusses public health’s Tuberculosis (TB) program. Before Covid-19, TB was the world’s deadliest infectious disease. For…… read more
March 31, 2022–7:30 p.m. NEWS RELEASE In response to the devastation in Ukraine, from April 1-8, Blood Assurance will donate $10 for every blood donor it sees to the BCA Foundation for Ukraine Support. BCA (Blood Centers of America) has reached out to international contacts and chosen vetted charities that are providing vital aid to…… read more
March 31, 2022–6:11 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Drug Surveillance Unit has received increased reports of overdoses due to drugs mixed with fentanyl, particularly cocaine, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pills. Overdoses have been reported in several areas of the state over the past month. Between early February and mid-March, at…… read more
March 31, 2022–5:39 p.m. STAFF REPORTS One of two people charged in the shooting death of Polk County Police Detective Kristen Hearne has pleaded guilty. Seth Brandon Spangler was then sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after entering the plea on Thursday. Spangler and Samantha Michelle Roof were arrested in the…… read more
March 31, 2022–8:03 a.m. STAFF REPORTS The tornado watch for Floyd and Polk Counties has expired. The storm system that brought tornadoes and destruction to Arkansas and Mississippi weakened somewhat by the time it moved into our area overnight. We did receive a lot of rain and there were some gusty winds during the early…… read more
March 31, 2022–3:18 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A Tornado Watch is in effect until 8 a.m. for Floyd, and Polk Counties, as well as Cherokee County, Alabama. A Tornado Watch means that conditions are favorable for thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. Be prepared and stay weather alert should a warning be issued. Meanwhile, Chattooga County…… read more
March 30, 2022–5:12 p.m. FLOYD COUNTY EMA – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A powerful storm system with a strong cold front will sweep across the area tonight and Thursday bringing multiple weather hazards and impacts to north and central Georgia. The timing appears to be between midnight and 3 a.m. for our area. We can expect…… read more
March 30, 2022–8:27 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for portions of central, north-central, northeast, northwest, and west-central Georgia from 11 a.m. Wednesday until 8 a.m. Thursday. South winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured…… read more
March 29, 2022–5:30 p.m. FLOYD COUNTY EMA – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ere’s the latest on the upcoming storm system that is expected to begin affecting the area with gusty winds as early as tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. The heavy rain/severe potential holds off until late tomorrow evening and overnight… continuing into Thursday for parts of our…… read more