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Thursday, May 23, 2024–11:48 p.m. -News Release- In anticipation of an increase in Memorial Day Weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces the suspension of all interstate lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, May 24 at noon until 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. While construction-related lane closures…… read more
Wednesday, May 22, 2024–12:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Although Election Day was Tuesday, the campaign continues in some Northwest Georgia Counties as runoff elections are set for June 18. A runoff In the Democrat Primary for Congress between Shawn Harris and Clarence Blalock will decide who takes on Marjorie Taylor Greene in November. In…… read more
Tuesday, May 21, 2024–9:21 p.m. -Staff reports- Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson has been re-elected while Mary Hardin Thornton will be the new clerk of court. Roberson won with 5,218 votes to challenger Robbie Whitfield’s 1,342 votes in the Republican Primary. Thornton received 4,077 votes to become the new Floyd County Clerk of Superior Court.…… read more
Monday, May 20, 2024–9:42 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd and Polk County residents can now get information about a number of community services by dialing 211. According to Alli Mitchell with the United Way of Rome and Floyd County, it will simplify the process of accessing services provided by the United Way. Plus, you…… read more
Monday, May 20, 2024–8:30 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are down another three cents compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.38 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average of $3.18 is also 5 cents less than a month ago, but 12 cents more than this time last year. It…… read more
Monday, May 13, 2024–10:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices decreased compared to a week ago. The average on Monday was $3.41 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 5 cents less than a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago, but 15 cents more than this time last year. t costs drivers an average…… read more
Sunday, May 12, 2024–2:00 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) wants to hear from the public about the proposed intersection improvements on US 278 in Polk County. The proposed project would convert the intersection with Coots Lake Road into a Right-In-Right-Out with U-turns available on US 278. Construction is currently…… read more
![[PHOTOS] Local skywatchers wowed by Northern Lights](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2024/05/11014143/IMG_4701-150x103.jpg)
Saturday, May 11, 2024–1:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Northwest Georgia was treated to views of the northern lights Friday evening. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Aurora Borealis are the result of electrons colliding with the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere. The phenomenon is primarily seen in the polar regions. However, during major…… read more
Monday, May 6, 2024–9:35 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.46 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 7 cents more than a week ago, 13 cents more than a month ago, and 19 cents more than this time last year. It…… read more
![[VIDEO] GA Chamber President discusses challenges facing NWGA in new economic tour](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2024/05/02183949/featured-chris-clark-ga-chamber-150x103.jpg)
May 2nd, 2024 – 5:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Thursday afternoon the Dalton Convention Center ballroom held a presentation hosted by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, led by their President and CEO, Chris Clark. As part of the presentation, President Clark discussed how the Georgia Chamber is…… read more