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January 16, 2022–1:14 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Although there has been a little snow spotted in our area, Rome and Floyd County has seen mostly rain. However, more snow is likely during the afternoon hour and into the evening. The National Weather Service says 1 to 2 inches is possible before the precipitation moves out this…… read more
January 15, 2022–5:07 p.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for Chattooga, Walker, and Dade Counties from midnight tonight until midnight Sunday. Heavy wet snow is expected in the warning area. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with lesser amounts in the valleys. The majority of the snowfall…… read more
January 15, 2022–8:28 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of Northwest Georgia and north-central Georgia from midnight Saturday to midnight Sunday. The watch area includes Floyd, Chattooga, Gordon, Bartow, Polk, and Paulding Counties. Mixed precipitation is expected. The wintry precipitation in our area is expected to occur between…… read more
January 14, 2022–7:35 p.m. AAA SOUTH Sub-Freezing temperatures and the likelihood of precipitation may make for challenging driving conditions across north Georgia beginning Saturday evening. AAA – The Auto Club Group urges motorists to prepare their vehicles for an emergency and be cautious when driving in adverse weather conditions. According to data from the Federal Highway Administration,…… read more
January 14, 2022–7:30 p.m. GEORGIA POWER As North and Central Georgia brace for the arrival of winter weather over the next 36 hours, Georgia Power is monitoring the changing weather conditions and is ready to respond to any service interruptions safely and as quickly as possible. Customers are encouraged to visit GeorgiaPower.com/WinterPrep for useful information on a…… read more
January 14, 2022–7:21 p.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the northern portion of the state including Chattooga and Gordon Counties from late Saturday night until late Sunday night. A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue…… read more
January 12, 2022–6:55 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 281 more COVID-19 cases were reported in Floyd County from Tuesday to Wednesday, according to the latest status report from the Georgia Department of Public Health. The new cases bring the total to 19,095 since the start of the pandemic. We are now at 2,590 cases…… read more
January 11th, 2022 – 10:55 PM WEIS Radio – (Via WEIS Radio) According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, the first chase started just before midnight Thursday – as Deputy Dakota Deberry observed a 2020 Jeep Cherokee traveling at a very high rate of speed on County Road 157 in the Forney community. The driver of that…… read more
January 10th, 2022 Polk County School District – Polk School District continues to work daily to ensure the health and well-being of our staff and students in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the recent rise in positive cases, we are facing a critical staffing shortage. Polk School District currently has…… read more
January 10, 2022–11:05 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, 4 cents less than last month, and 96 cents more than this time…… read more