Polk County

“Human composting” bill passes in State House and Senate

Wednesday, April 2, 2025–10:20 a.m. -Staff reports- Currently, in the State of Georgia, you can choose burial, cremation, or aquamation when for you or a loved one when they die, but now another option may soon be available. Senate Bill 241, which legalizes and regulates organic human reduction, is headed to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk…

GNTC open house set for April 17

Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities, and meet faculty and staff. The event on Thursday, April 17, will take place from 10 a.m. to…

Gas prices hold steady

Monday, March 31, 2025–10:55 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia holds steady at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is the same as it was a week ago, 1 cent lower…

Stormy Monday ahead

Monday, March 31, 2025–7:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move across the area through this afternoon. The main hazard will be damaging winds, but a brief, isolated tornado and some hail are not out of the question. Chattooga County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1 p.m.…

Speed detection cameras legislation sent back to Senate Rules Committee

Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A couple of bills related to speed detection cameras in School Zones have passed in the Georgia House, but their fate in the State Senate appears less certain. House Bill 225 would prohibit local governments or law enforcement agencies from using automated traffic enforcement safety devices…

Severe weather risk Sunday and into Monday

Sunday, March 30, 2025–12:50 p.m. -National Weather Service- A line of thunderstorms will enter far northwest Georgia early Monday morning, advancing southward throughout the day. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe weather has been introduced for Monday. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat with any severe storms that occur, though…

Atrium Health Floyd eases masking and visitor restrictions

Thursday, March 27, 2025–12:35 p.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd is lifting temporary masking and visitor restrictions due to a steady decrease in respiratory illnesses among patients and teammates. The change will take effect at 7 a.m. Thursday, March 27. Additionally, children 12 and under will again be able to visit Atrium Health Floyd Medical…

Outdoor burning discouraged on Wednesday

Wednesday, March 26, 2025–8:00 a.m. -Staff reports- A Fire Danger Statement has been issued for Floyd County for today. The statement also applies to Polk and Chattooga Counties. Gordon and Bartow Counties are under a Red Flag Warning. We are looking at relative humidity of 25 percent or less, dry vegetation, and winds of 10-18…

Georgia gas prices spring higher

Monday, March 24, 2025–9:06 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average rose at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 5 cents more than a week ago, but still 5 cents less than a month ago, and 41 cents less than last…

NW Georigia Charter Acedemy set for fall 2026 opening

Thursday, March 20, 2025–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Northwest Georgia Charter Academy in Cave Spring is set to open in the fall of 2026, serving students who live in Floyd and Polk counties and attend any school in the area (private or public). According to Judy Taylor, President of the Cave Spring Community Coalition, the…

Freeze Watch issued for Northwest Georgia

March 19th, 2025 – 3:40 PM WRGA Staff Reports – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Freeze Watch for Northwest that will be in effect from late Thursday night through Friday morning. This includes the following counties: Gordon, Floyd, Bartow, Polk, and Paulding. Expected Conditions: How to Prepare:

Atrium Health Floyd holding Career Fair Thursday at Rome Civic Center

Wednesday, March 18, 2025–9:55 p.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd will hold a Career Fair this Thursday, March 20, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Rome Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive. Both clinical and non-clinical opportunities are available at multiple locations. Drop-ins are welcome; applicants can also pre-register here: https://bit.ly/4gU4v9H While people…

Georgia gas prices down a penny

Monday, March 17, 2025–7:45 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average weakened slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s average is a penny less than a week ago, 11 cents less than a month ago, and 46 cents less than…

Free application month at GNTC

Sunday, March 16, 2025–3:16 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Month throughout March to help those who are seeking to enroll in the summer semester. Through March 31, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students. Applicants should enter the code MARCH25 (all capital letters)…

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of storms

Saturday, March 15, 2025–4:40 p.m. -News Release- The governor has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the severe weather headed our way. This storm will hit at the worst possible time, as people are heading to or already in bed. Be prepared ahead of time and remain weather-aware as long as this system is…

[VIDEO] National Weather Center update for Saturday

Saturday, March 15, 2025–4:30 p.m. -National Weather Service-

Severe weather likely Saturday Evening, stay weather aware

Saturday, March 15, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Northwest Georgia is at a moderate risk (level 4 out of 5) for severe storms from around 8 p.m. Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday. That includes a moderate risk (4 out of 5) for tornadoes, some of which could be strong. We are also at an elevated risk…

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

March 14th, 2025 – 3:20 PM The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued an updated briefing on the severe weather threat for Saturday through Sunday, March 15-16, 2025. A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across much of Alabama and Northwest GA, with the…

Latest on the severe weather threat

Thursday, March 13, 2025–5:45 p.m. -Staff reports- A lot can change in the next couple of days but, at this point, there’s a significant chance of heavy damaging winds with a potential of tornadoes late Saturday into early Sunday. The rain from a weaker storm front could bring rain into Northwest Georgia Friday into early…

Georgia gas price average drops at the pumps

Monday, March 10, 2025–9:45 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 4 cents less than a week ago, 4 cents less than a month ago,…