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Category Archives: Polk County

Gas prices hold steady

Gas prices hold steady

Monday, Mar. 6, 2023–10:07 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s gas price average experienced a slight decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. The statewide average is $3.14 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, a penny less than last week, 20 cents less than a month ago, and 63 cents less than this time last…read more

Severe weather is possible today

Severe weather is possible today

Friday, Mar. 3, 2023–9:03 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Wind Advisory is in effect for the area until 11 p.m. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. There is also a chance for severe thunderstorms during the afternoon hours. There is an enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5)…read more

Atrium Health Floyd expanding virtual visits in area schools

Atrium Health Floyd expanding virtual visits in area schools

Monday, Feb. 27, 2023–12:12 p.m. -Atrium Health Floyd news release- Atrium Health Floyd is providing more opportunities for students and teachers to receive virtual care for minor health conditions without having to miss important class time. Virtual visits are now available at Armuchee, Coosa, Model, and Pepperell high schools (Floyd County Schools); Main Elementary, Rome…read more

Gas prices continue to decline

Gas prices continue to decline

Monday, Feb. 27, 2023–12:07 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 7 cents less than a week ago, 23 cents less than a month ago, and 34 cents less than this…read more

Local blood supply dwindling ahead of spring break

Local blood supply dwindling ahead of spring break

Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023–11:25 a.m. -Blood Assurance news release- After a strong start to the new year as far as blood donations go, the local blood supply is beginning to shrink. As of Wednesday, Blood Assurance was in urgent need of most blood types, primarily O-positive and O-negative. The nonprofit is now calling on community…read more

Flu-like symptoms? Could be rhino/enterovirus

Flu-like symptoms? Could be rhino/enterovirus

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023–7:11 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Although we have seen a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases in Northwest Georgia, we are still way below what we saw when the pandemic was at its height….That, according to Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the 10-county Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest District. “In…read more

Georgia gas prices fall three more cents

Georgia gas prices fall three more cents

Monday, Feb. 20, 2023–10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices have dipped another three cents. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.22 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Although down by three cents from a week ago, that is still a couple of cents more than last month. It now costs $48.30 to fill…read more

Video: Dr. Voccio gives updates on the flu, COVID-19, and opioid overdoses in NW Georgia

Video: Dr. Voccio gives updates on the flu, COVID-19, and opioid overdoses in NW Georgia

Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023–3:46 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest District- Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, updates us on COVID-19 and influenza in Northwest Georgia. Reminder: Everyone ages six months and older is eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine, and everyone 12 years…read more

Cedartown Middle School faculty member killed in wreck

Cedartown Middle School faculty member killed in wreck

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023–7:03 p.m. -Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal- Cedartown Middle School is mourning the loss of a beloved faculty member and friend after he was killed in a wreck Tuesday afternoon near the school. According to the Georgia State Patrol: David Brown, 57, of Carrollton, was driving a Honda Accord going west on…read more

Paulding Jury Convicts Men who killed three people in Rockmart

Paulding Jury Convicts Men who killed three people in Rockmart

February 14th, 2023 – 3:45 PM Paulding District Attorney’s Office – Last week a Paulding County jury convicted Justin Sims of multiple counts of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and firearms charges in the shooting deaths of Clinton Aiola, Cody Fuller, and Devaunte Ramsay. Paulding County Sheriff’s Office investigated the triple homicide…read more