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Category Archives: Chattooga County

Georgia gas prices down three cents a gallon

Georgia gas prices down three cents a gallon

Monday, April 1, 2024–8:17 a.m. -AAA South- A little relief at the pump as Georgia gas prices decreased compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.32 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 3 cents less than a week ago. That is still 12 cents more than a month ago, and 10 cents…read more

Coosa Valley Credit Union Earns Great Place To Work Certification™

Coosa Valley Credit Union Earns Great Place To Work Certification™

Saturday, March 30, 2024–7:00 p.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union (CVCU) is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 3rd year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at CVCU. This year, 94% of employees said it’s a great place To Work…read more

Atrium Health Floyd EMS named Georgia’s Service of the Year

Atrium Health Floyd EMS named Georgia’s Service of the Year

Thursday, March 28, 2024–10:30 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd EMS was named the Georgia EMS Service of The Year during the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association (GEMSA) awards held Tuesday night in Buford. It marked the fourth time Atrium Health Floyd has earned statewide the award. Individual honorees for Atrium Health Floyd EMS include:…read more

Armuchee resident named Georgia Teacher of the Year finalist

Armuchee resident named Georgia Teacher of the Year finalist

Wednesday, March 27, 2027–6:10 p.m. -Staff reports- Leigha Burnham serves as the Library Media & Technology Specialist at Summerville Middle School in Chattooga County. According to the Georgia Department of Education: Burnham began the school’s first STEM program, which has now expanded to all three grade levels. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Berry College,…read more

Wind Advisory extended until 2 p.m. Tuesday

Wind Advisory extended until 2 p.m. Tuesday

Monday, March 25, 2024–11:25 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has extended a Wind Advisory, which is now in effect until 2 p.m. Tuesday. Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. Locally stronger gusts in mountainous terrain may be possible. The advisory is for portions…read more

Georgia gas prices hold steady

Georgia gas prices hold steady

Monday, March 25, 2024–10:08 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average held steady compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average was the same as a week ago, 22 cents more than a month ago, and 13 cents more than this time last year. …read more

Wind Advisory issued

Wind Advisory issued

Sunday, March 24, 2024–5:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from midnight Sunday through 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Southeast winds of 10 to 25 mph and gusts of 30 to 45 mph are expected for portions of north-central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. The advisory area includes Floyd, Bartow,…read more

Measles outbreaks on the rise

Measles outbreaks on the rise

Saturday, March 23, 2024–1:42 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Measles vaccination is important for all children to prevent measles infection and reduce the risk of community transmission, but it is especially…read more

Georgia gas prices spike

Georgia gas prices spike

Monday, March 18, 2024–2:00 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices spiked during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average is 15 cents more than a week ago, 19 cents more than a month ago, and 12 cents more than this time last year. It now costs…read more

Storms, some severe, possible on Friday

Storms, some severe, possible on Friday

Friday, March 15, 2024–9:00 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of showers and thunderstorms will move across much of north and central Georgia today. Areas north of the Interstate 20 corridor will be impacted mainly this morning, with areas south of the Interstate 20 corridor impacted during the afternoon hours. The primary hazards with any…read more