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Category Archives: Polk County

Georgia’s summer open burn ban begins May 1

Georgia’s summer open burn ban begins May 1

Saturday, April 27, 2024–8:47 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s annual summer open burn ban begins on Wednesday. 54 counties are in the burn ban area, including Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga, Gordon and Polk Counties. The burning of yard and land-clearing debris is prohibited until September 30. Ozone is formed when volatile organic compounds and nitrogen…read more

Georgia gas prices decrease slightly

Georgia gas prices decrease slightly

Monday, April 22, 2024–10:48 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average saw a minimal decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.42 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and 4 cents more than…read more

[AUDIO] Atrium Health Floyd, Harbin leaders discuss future

[AUDIO] Atrium Health Floyd, Harbin leaders discuss future

Monday, April 22, 2024–10:31 a.m. -WRGA Radio- Last week, Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic, the region’s two longest-serving healthcare providers, finalized along-anticipated strategic combination, creating an integrated healthcare system. Kurt Stuenkel, president of Atrium Health Floyd, and Kenna Stock, chief executive officer at Harbin Clinic, were guests on WRGA’s First News with Tony McIntosh…read more

Gas prices continue to rise

Gas prices continue to rise

Monday, April 15, 2024–11:30 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.43 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average is 10 cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago, and 4 cents more than this time…read more

Showers, thunderstorms will linger into Thursday

Showers, thunderstorms will linger into Thursday

Wednesday, April 10, 2024–10:20 a.m. -National Weather Service- Thunderstorms and rain showers should push back into the region this evening and linger into Thursday. The core of the heaviest rainfall and peak severe weather threat should occur tonight and Thursday morning. There is currently a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather in central…read more

More rain on the way, flooding and thunderstorms possible

More rain on the way, flooding and thunderstorms possible

Tuesday, April 9, 2024–10:51 a.m. -Floyd County EMA- Thunderstorms will bring widespread rainfall to the region between Wednesday evening and Thursday evening. There is a slight risk (level 2 of 5) of severe weather, with damaging wind gusts and/or a brief tornado being the main hazards. Flash flooding and/or river flooding may also become a…read more

Georgia gas prices increase

Georgia gas prices increase

Monday, April 8, 2024–10:05 a.m. -AAA South- After a little relief the week before, Georgia gas prices are headed back up. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.33 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny more than a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago, and 3 cents more than this…read more

Latest on severe weather threat

Latest on severe weather threat

Tuesday, April 2, 2024–5:16 p.m. -National Weather Service- Showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this evening through early Wednesday morning. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 out of 5) covers most of the area, including Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga, Polk and Gordon Counties along with all of west Georgia, with a Slight Risk (level 2…read more

Severe weather possible on Tuesday

Severe weather possible on Tuesday

Monday, April 1, 2024–10:11 a.m. -National Weather Service- A strong cold front advancing into north Georgia on Tuesday evening will bring a round of thunderstorms into the area. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms in portions of northwest Georgia immediately ahead of the front. The cold front and associated thunderstorms…read more

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