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Category Archives: Polk County

Winter Storm Warning for Floyd, Gordon and Chattooga Counties

Winter Storm Warning for Floyd, Gordon and Chattooga Counties

March 11, 2022–2:52 p.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Floyd, Gordon, Chattooga, Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin, and Gilmer Counties from 4 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday. Rain will transition to a period of wet snow. This snow could be heavy at times. Total snow…read more

Gas prices skyrocket, a little relief may be on the way

Gas prices skyrocket, a little relief may be on the way

March 9, 2022–8:19 p.m. STAFF REPORTS/AAA SOUTH As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, crude prices soar, leading to higher pump prices in the U.S. with Georgia gas prices surpassing the 4-dollar a gallon mark. The state average as of Wednesday afternoon was $4.17. That’s up from $3.88 at the beginning of the week.…read more

Gas prices see a sharp jump

Gas prices see a sharp jump

March 7, 2022–10:25 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices increased by 38 cents last week. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.88 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 64 cents more than last month and $1.30 more than this time last year. It now costs motorists $58.20 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular…read more

Slight risk of severe weather Monday

Slight risk of severe weather Monday

March 7, 2022–10:16 a.m. FLOYD COUNTY EMA/NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Northwest Georgia remains under a Slight Risk for severe weather Monday. A cold front will bring a line of showers and thunderstorms into north and central Georgia this afternoon through tonight. A Slight Risk (2 out of 5) of severe weather is in place for portions of north and west…read more

Slight risk of severe weather on Monday

Slight risk of severe weather on Monday

March 6, 2022–5:57 p.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Northwest Georgia remains under a Slight Risk for severe weather on Monday. Primary hazards will be the potential for strong to damaging winds and a spin-up tornado or two embedded in the line of storms.  Stay weather aware.read more

GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Polk County

GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Polk County

March 2nd, 2022 – 11:20 AM Georgia Bureau of Investigation – The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Polk County, GA. The Polk County Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Monday, February 28, 2022. One man was shot and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. One officer sustained minor injuries. Preliminary information…read more

Georgia gas prices up 13 cents

Georgia gas prices up 13 cents

February 28, 2022–4:36 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices continue to increase and they are likely to climb even higher if the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 13 cents more than a week ago, 32 cents more…read more

Authorities seek help locating missing woman

Authorities seek help locating missing woman

February 28, 2022–7:55 a.m. NEWS RELEASE The Calhoun Field Office of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Cedartown Police Department continues to seek the public’s help in locating a missing woman. 32-year old Monisha Sharae Leath was last seen at around 2:30 p.m. last Thursday near Rome and the Floyd-Polk County Line. If you…read more

[VIDEO] Dr. Voccio gives latest COVID-19 update

[VIDEO] Dr. Voccio gives latest COVID-19 update

February 27, 2022–4:33 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, updates us on the coronavirus in Northwest Georgia. Everyone ages 5 years and older is eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine, and everyone 12 years and older is eligible for…read more