Gordon County
Georgia Department of Transportation issues holiday travel forecast
-GDOT News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces that during the July 4th Weekend, all interstate lane closures will be suspended beginning Friday, July 3, at 6 a.m., through Monday, July 6, at 6 a.m., to increase safety, ease travel, and reduce delays. Important Reminders for Motori...
4h ago
Heat Advisory in effect
-National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory, in effect from noon until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Heat index values up to 107 are expected in portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia. Hot temperatures and high humidity may...
5h ago
Blood Assurance offering $40 e-gift cards to all donors June 29-July 7
-News Release- Local hospitals are using blood faster than donations are coming in. That's why Blood Assurance is offering $40 e-gift cards to all donors who give between June 29 and July 7. The call for donors comes as the July Fourth holiday approaches, a time when hospitals must be ready for trauma patients while bl...
Jun 29, 2026
Red Cross issues advice to stay safe during extreme heat
-News Release- Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to Georgia. The American Red Cross of Georgia urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe: Stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every 20 minutes, even if you don't feel thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated, and alcoholic d...
Jun 29, 2026
Georgia gas prices decline as we head into the Independence Day holiday
-AAA South- Gas prices are declining nationwide just ahead of the Fourth of July travel surge, offering welcome relief for drivers. In Georgia, pump prices have steadily eased in recent weeks, even as demand remains strong amid ongoing inflation, reflecting a broader trend across the Southeast where prices remain below...
Jun 29, 2026



