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 State Operations Center (SOC) and mobilize any…… read more »
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ROME-FLOYD FIRE DEPARTMENT: NOW’S A GOOD TIME TO LEARN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WINTER WEATHER WATCH, WARNING, AND ADVISORY
Northwest Georgians are bracing for the winter weather that is in the forecast as we head into the weekend. This is a good time to learn the difference between a winter weather watch, warning, and advisory, states Linda Patty, Life and Fire Safety Educator for the Rome-Floyd Fire Department. An advisory indicates the possibility for…… read more »
GEORGIA DOT BEGINS BRINE OPERATIONS, SHARES TIPS FOR DRIVERS AHEAD OF WINTER WEATHER IMPACTS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: With a winter weather system expected to hit the northern half of Georgia early Friday morning, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is actively preparing and coordinating brine operations and staffing plans in an effort to respond to the pending threat of icy conditions and snow…… read more »
GOT GARDENING CONCERNS WITH WINTER WEATHER IN THE FORECAST? FLOYD COUNTY’S UGA EXTENSION AGENT KEITH MICKLER HAS ANSWERS
The threat of winter weather likely has some gardening enthusiasts concerned about tender vegetation and items already planted in preparation for spring. Keith Mickler, Floyd County’s UGA Extension Agent, states that a blanket of snow might actually provide a layer of protection for some plants. Gardeners that protect their plants with pine straw and blankets…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS RESPONDS TO WINTER WEATHER, OFFERS TIPS TO STAY SAFE
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: A major winter storm covering a large part of the country is impacting millions of people in the U.S., a situation expected to continue as a new storm threatens to cover more than 20 states with a wintery mess through the upcoming weekend. The American Red Cross of…… read more »
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GEORGIA TECH DROPS ACC MATCH TO SYRACUSE IN NY
Georgia Tech lost to Syracuse by 62-55 in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Tuesday night in Syracuse, NY. It brought the Yellow Jackets’ most recent winning streak to an end at three straight games. Lance Terry scored a team-high 18 points for Georgia Tech, which is now 8-8 overall and 2-3…… read more »
TRAE YOUNG’S BUZZER-BEATER LIFTS ATLANTA HAWKS TO VICTORY IN UTAH OVER JAZZ
The Atlanta Hawks ended a three-game losing skid with a 124-121 win over the Utah Jazz in NBA action at Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday night. Trae Young had a three-point, half-court shot at the buzzer that lifted Atlanta to victory. He contributed a total of 24 points and 20 assists. The Hawks improved…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS’ SEASON ENDS WITH OT LOSS TO CAROLINA PANTHERS
The Atlanta Falcons’ season came to an end with an overtime loss at home to the Carolina Panthers by 44-38 in an NFC South battle on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons finished the season with a record of 8-9 and will not be headed to the playoffs.… read more »
ROME-FLOYD SPORTS HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2025 INDUCTION CEREMONY AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its annual induction ceremony and banquet, set for Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Forum River Center in Rome. Doors will open at 5:00 PM, with the ceremony beginning at 5:45 PM. Tickets and tables of eight are…… read more »
TUNE INTO GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. SYRACUSE THIS TUESDAY NIGHT ON WLAQ
Georgia Tech men’s basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Tuesday night as the Yellow Jackets hit the road for an ACC match versus Syracuse. Tip off is slated for 7 pm in Syracuse, NY; airtime is 6:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. The Jackets improved to 8-7…… read more »