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Thursday, August 22, 2024–10:25 a.m. -News Release- Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) after receiving reports from Georgia constituents that they are being charged penalties and interest fees on late or missing filings and payments that they mailed to the IRS via the United States Postal Service. As part of…… read more
Wednesday, August 21, 2024–9:30 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a metro Atlanta resident who was not fully vaccinated. The individual was exposed to measles while traveling out of the country. DPH is working to identify anyone who may have had contact with the individual…… read more
Monday, August 19, 2024–4:42 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are down another penny from a week ago. The average of $3.22 is also 14 cents less than a month ago and 41 cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers an average price of $48.30 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Georgians are…… read more
Sunday, August 18, 2024–12:30 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- First-time claims for unemployment insurance rose in the Rome area last month, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. There were 487 initial claims filed in July, up from 235 in June, and 419 in July of 2023. Jobless claims in Bartow County rose from 184…… read more
Friday, August 16, 2024–6:30 p.m. -Georgia Bureau of Investigation- At the request of the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Calhoun, GA. Michelle Ralstons, age 55, of Calhoun, GA was shot and injured in the incident. No deputies were injured in this incident. On August 16, 2024, at about…… read more
Wednesday, August 14, 2024–9:19 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Redmond and AdventHealth Gordon have received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus award for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Every…… read more
Monday, August 12, 2024–10:50 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices dropped by five cents compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.23 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is also 16 cents less than a month ago and 41 cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers an average price…… read more
Sunday, August 11, 2024–4:35 p.m. -News Release- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has announced a historic Federal investment in Georgia solar manufacturing. Sen. Ossoff announced that Qcells will receive up to $1.45 billion in Federal loan funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office to strengthen American solar manufacturing, boost energy independence in Georgia, and reduce dependence on…… read more
Thursday, August 8, 2024–11:35 a.m. -Blake Silvers, Calhoun Times- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A consent decree filed in a federal district court Thursday settled a recent water pollution case between the City of Calhoun and a pair of environmental groups. …… read more
Wednesday, August 7, 2024–9:45 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) and Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) today announced the launch of Reach Home Safely, a safe driving app to improve road safety and prevent crashes. To incentivize safe driving, drivers have the opportunity to participate in a contest to compete for the title of…… read more