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Category Archives: Polk County

GDOT awards resurfacing contract for Highway 156

GDOT awards resurfacing contract for Highway 156

Wednesday, January 15, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a contract for the resurfacing of Highway 156/Rosedale Road in Northern Floyd County. The project includes close to seven miles of milling, inlay, and plant mix paving from Highway 27 North to the Gordon County Line. C.W. Matthews Contracting…read more

US 27/BUS closed over Cedar Creek Bridge

US 27/BUS closed over Cedar Creek Bridge

Tuesday, January 14, 2025–12:25 p.m. Georgia Department of Transportation- The US 27 BUS/SR 1 bridge over Cedar Creek Tributary has been closed and will remain so for approximately 90 days while crews work on constructing a new bridge on the road. The project is expected to be completed in September, but the closure will only…read more

Gas prices rising

Gas prices rising

Monday, January 13, 2025–10:10 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average price of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 3 cents more than a week ago, 1 cent more than a month ago, and 1 cent less than last year.  It costs…read more

Ossoff launches inquiry into mail delays impacting Georgia veterans

Sunday, January 12, 2025–2:45 p.m. -News Release- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is demanding that USPS deliver prescriptions, medications, and VA appointment notices to Georgia veterans on time. Today, Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the U.S. Postmaster General after receiving reports from Georgians that they are receiving prescriptions late and appointment notices after their scheduled…read more

GDOT begins snow plowing, motorists still urged to stay off roadways

GDOT begins snow plowing, motorists still urged to stay off roadways

Friday, January 10, 2025–4:50 p.m. -News Release- As the impacts of snow, sleet, and freezing rain began to grip north and central Georgia on Friday morning, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) transitioned its operations from pre-treatment using brine to active snowplow and removal in much of the state. With several inches of snow…read more

Georgia Power ready to respond to outages

Georgia Power ready to respond to outages

Friday, January 10, 2025–4:45 p.m. -News Release- As a significant winter weather system swept across the state Friday, Georgia Power crews are prepared and responding to issues quickly, and as conditions are safe to work. Winter Storm Cora continues to make its way through the state Friday, with additional freezing rain and icy conditions expected…read more

Snow photos shared on WRGA’s Facebook page

Snow photos shared on WRGA’s Facebook page

Friday, January 10, 2025–1:33 p.m. -Staff reports- A number of Northwest Georgia residents shared snow photos and videos on our Facebook page Friday morning. You can see some of them below. More photos below Jackie Perry-Eaves Angela Stone Karen Elaine Nix Patricia Simpson Hubbard – Shannon Renee West DeAnn Simon Jan Ledbetter – Suburbs of…read more

Snow and sleet in Northwest Georgia, travel is hazardous

Snow and sleet in Northwest Georgia, travel is hazardous

Friday, January 10, 2025–5:22 p.m. -Staff reports- Area roads remain slick at this time. Precipitation started as sleet, then snow, then a wintry mix. More precipitation is on the way. In addition, the slush that is covering the roadways will likely refreeze later this evening as temperatures drop below freezing. Road Advisories from Floyd E911:…read more

Governor declares State of Emergency

Governor declares State of Emergency

Thursday, January 9, 2025–6:45 p.m. -News Release- Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately through Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in preparation for the approaching winter storm expected to impact Georgia beginning this Friday. The State of Emergency authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the…read more

Winter Storm Warning issued

Winter Storm Warning issued

Thursday, January 9, 2025–5:50 p.m. -National Weather Service- Winter Storm Warning is in effect beginning at 7 a.m. Friday and going until 7 a.m. Saturday. A mix of multiple winter precipitation types is expected with total snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one-third of an inch possible. Roads,…read more