Slim Chickens restaraunt franchise planning locations in Rome, Calhoun, and Cartersville
Wednesday, December 4, 2024–11:55 a.m. -News Release- Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise that features dine-in and drive-thru services and is beloved across the globe for its high-quality food and Southern hospitality, announced a 10-unit development agreement in the northern Atlanta suburbs. The expansion will bring the brand’s signature chicken tenders to several counties,…
Gordon Sheriff deputies arrest two for theft spree
December 2nd, 2024 – 12:45 PM WRGA Staff Reports – According to a report by the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office, on November 27th, 2024 (at approximately 6:00 AM), deputies responded to a theft report involving a coin-operated air compressor at a convenience store near Calhoun. Witnesses described the suspects fleeing in a black Chevy SUV.…
Interview: Mercedes opens EV charging station in Calhoun
Monday, December 2, 2024–11:55 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Motorists can now charge up their electric vehicles while shopping at Buc-ees in Calhoun. Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging has just opened a new charging station at the popular road trip destination at 601 Union Grove Road. The station is equipped with 10 CCS-compatible charging ports fit with…
Georgia gas prices cooling
Monday, December 2, 2024–10:00 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are cooling off slowly at the pumps as the weather turns cold. Georgians are paying an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 3 cents less than a week ago, 5 cents less than a month ago, and 5 cents less than last year. It costs…
Mohawk files PFAS suit against chemical companies
Sunday, December 1, 2024–4:53 p.m. -Staff reports- Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries has filed suit claiming they were kept in the dark regarding the risk of PFAS in products used to make carpet stain-resistant. Defendants in the suit filed last month in Whitfield County Superior Court include 3M, DuPont, Daikin America, and Chemours—which was formed in 2015…
State troopers encourage safe driving this holiday weekend
Wednesday, November 27, 2024–10:00 a.m. -News Release- Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) Officers will be visible on the interstates and secondary roads throughout the state, to help reduce traffic crashes this Thanksgiving holiday. The 102-hour holiday travel period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, and ends at…
Georgia’s gas price average holding its ground at fuel stations
Monday, November 25, 2024–9:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are holding steady as we head into the holiday weekend. Georgians are paying an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is unchanged from last week. It costs drivers an average price of $43.95 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. “Despite yet another week of…
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has died
Sunday, November 24, 2024–9:20 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor News Release- The Georgia Department of Labor mourns the passing of Commissioner Bruce Thompson, a visionary leader, devoted mentor, and dedicated public servant. While his entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering commitment to excellence will be deeply missed, Commissioner Thompson’s greatest legacy lies in his ability to foster…
Start your holiday week by clicking your seatbelt
Sunday, November 24, 2024–10:25 a.m. -Governor’s Office of Highway Safety- It is Thanksgiving week, and more than two million Georgians are expected to be traveling on roads and highways The Thanksgiving holiday travel period takes place during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Click It, Don’t Risk It” seat belt awareness campaign. The Governor’s…
GNTC names Legare Price associate vice president of Student Success
Tuesday, November 19, 2024–12:28 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Legare Price associate vice president of Student Success. Price has worked at GNTC for more than five years, serving most recently as dean of Student Success since February 2022. In Price’s new role, he will provide greater oversight and direction for the Office of Student Success, including the…
Georgia gas prices remain stagnant
Monday, November 18, 2024–11:30 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices were stuck in neutral last week. Georgians are paying an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is the same as a week ago. Monday’s state average is 22 cents more than a month ago and 9 cents more than this time last year. It costs drivers…
Man sentenced to prison in wrong-way crash that killed Calhoun woman
Thursday, November 14, 2024–12:15 p.m. -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A truck driver who killed a Calhoun mother when he was driving the wrong way on Ga. 53 on May 2 pleaded guilty and was sentenced to…
Training exercise in Gordon County Wednesday
Tuesday, November 12, 2024–11:21 a.m. -News Release- Local public safety will participate in response training on November 13-14 at Sonoraville Baptist Church located at 262 Old Fairmount Road. This is an opportunity for all aspects of our public safety to include law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, E 9-1-1 and emergency management to further enhance…
Georgia gas prices down a penny
Monday, November 11, 2024–8:11 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Monday’s average of $2.93 for regular unleaded gasoline is a penny less than a week ago, 21 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents more than this time last year. It costs drivers…
AdventHealth, Chick-Fil-a teaming up to offer free meal to veterans
Sunday, November 10, 2024–12:30 p.m. -News Release- In gratitude to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, AdventHealth has partnered with local Chick-fil-A restaurants to host a special Veterans Day lunch event. This tribute will take place from 11 am to 2 pm on Monday, November 11, at participating…
GNTC holds POST graduation
Wednesday, November 6, 2024–5:52 p.m. -News Release- Friends, family, and the community recently gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to honor 25 graduates of the latest Basic POST Certification Class The Basic POST Certification program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment as entry-level Georgia…
Election Returns
Tuesday, November 6, 2024 -Staff reports- Floyd County election results. These are unofficial and incomplete. 45,003 of 61,077 registered voters cast ballots, which is 74 percent. Turnout was 73 percent in 2020. 31,113 voted in advance. President (Floyd County numbers only) Donald Trump (R) 31,583 Kamala Harris (D) 12,824 U.S. House of Representatives – District…
Georgia gas prices rise two cents
Monday, November 4, 2024–8:56 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, the same price as a month ago, and 2 cents more than this time last year. It costs…
GBI arrests former Gordon Commissioner and her husband in child abuse case
November 1st, 2024 – 1:20 PM WRGA Staff Reports – The following is a press release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation: “On Thursday, October 31, 2024, the GBI arrested and charged Rebecca Hood, age 50, of Calhoun, GA, and Scott Hood, age 56, of Calhoun, GA with cruelty to children. On January 26, 2021,…
Georgia gas prices down slightly
Monday, October 28, 2024–9:36 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is a penny less than a week ago, 5 cents less than a month ago, and 6 cents less than last year. It…