Georgia PSC Special Primary Election Results
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 -Georgia Secretary of State- Georgians have voted in two contested races for the Georgia Public Service Commission. On the Democratic ballot, the candidates for District Three are Peter Hubbard, Robert Jones, and Keisha Sean Waites. The winner will face Republican Incumbent Fritz Johnson in November. On the Republican Ballot, in District…
Georgia’s gas price average unchanged from last week
Monday, June 16, 2025–7:50 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices were parked in neutral at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are now paying an average price of $2.86 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is the same as a week ago, 7 cents lower than it was a month ago, and…
Local contestents excel at Miss Georgia, Miss Georgia’s Teen competitions
Monday, June 16, 2025–7:30 a.m. -Staff reports- The 80th Annual Miss Georgia Scholarship and the Miss Georgia’s Teen Competitions were recently held in the Bill Heard Theatre of the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus, and Rome and Floyd County were well represented. Ninety-three contestants competed for the titles of Miss Georgia 2025 (53…
Gordon County Sheriff’s Office shuts down meth lab
Sunday, June 15, 2025–4:10 p.m. -Gordon County Sheriff’s Office- In May, Sheriff’s detectives in the Drug Enforcement Unit initiated an investigation into a report of a methamphetamine trafficking operation on Tara Drive near Calhoun. Thursday afternoon, Sheriff’s detectives and Probation/Parole officers from the local office of the Department of Community Supervision searched a private residence…
Justin Birmele named president and CEO of AdventHealth Gordon and AdventHealth Murray
Tuesday, June 10, 2025–10:20 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth has named Justin Birmele as president/CEO of AdventHealth Gordon and AdventHealth Murray in northwest Georgia. In this role, he will provide executive leadership for the strategic direction and operations for both facilities. Birmele will assume his new role on June 15 and will report to Isaac Sendros, president/CEO of…
Georgia gas prices down
Monday, June 9, 2025–12:20 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.86 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 2 cents lower than it was a week ago, 4 cents lower than it…
Level 2 Severe Weather Risk for Monday
Monday, June 9, 2025–7:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon and evening across most of north and central Georgia. Primary hazards with any storms would be damaging wind gusts, though quarter-size hail and a brief tornado may also be possible.
GNTC free application week starts soon
Friday, June 6. 2025–6:50 p.m. -News release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week on June 9-13 to help those who are seeking to enroll in the fall semester. GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students during Free Application Week. The admissions deadline for the fall semester…
DPH confirms another measles case
Friday, June 6, 2025–6:40 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a secondary case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. This individual is a family member of the person with measles, acquired outside the country, who was confirmed in May. Individuals who may have been exposed to either…
NOAA predicting above normal hurricane season
Wednesday, June 4, 2025–10:00 a.m. -Staff reports- Hurricane season began on June 1, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a 30 percent chance of a near-normal season and a 60 percent chance of an above-normal season. The agency is forecasting a total of 13 to 19 named storms. “The good news is,…
Georgia gas prices down three cents
Monday, June 2, 2025–10:40 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 3 cents lower than it was a week ago, 5 cents lower than it…
GDOT awards bid for bridge rehabilitations on I-75
Tuesday, May 27, 2025–10:10 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a contract for bridge rehabilitation in Gordon and Cherokee Counties. Massana Construction of Newnan was the low bidder at just over $4.8 million. The work will consist of deck overlay, header repair, edge beam replacement, spall repairs, joint replacement, painting the…
Multiple Tornado Warnings issued on Sunday evening, storm damage reported in Gordon, Bartow Counties
Monday, May 26, 2025–2:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Representatives from the National Weather Service are expected to survey the damage from severe storms in Northwest Georgia that occurred on Sunday evening to see if the damage was caused by tornadoes. Multiple Tornado Warnings were issued beginning at around 7 p.m., and many downed trees and power…
One Man’s Opinion: The Incredibly High Cost of Freedom
Monday, May 26, 2025 -Bill Crane- Millions of Americans just spent a relaxing or enjoyable weekend, welcoming summer, wrapping up the school year and graduation ceremonies, and heading out on long weekend mini-trips and even stay-cations, firing up the barbecue, opening up their community pool…or simply tossing back a few with family and friends. But this…
NWS confirms two EF0 tornados in Gordon County
Saturday, May 24, 2025–6:50 p.m. -Staff reports- The National Weather Service has confirmed two EF0 tornadoes that occurred in Gordon County during the severe weather event we saw last week. The first was west of Sonoraville along Fairmount Highway with a path length of 4.72 miles and peak winds of 85 miles per hour. The…
Coosa Valley Credit Union announces 12th Annual American Flag Project
Friday, May 23, 2025–10:10 p.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union (Coosa Valley) will once again be replacing torn or faded American flags in the communities the credit union serves. The project will run from June 2 – July 4, 2025. “This is the 12th year of this project, and to date, Coosa Valley has replaced…
Memorial Day travel period starts Friday at 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 22, 2025–9:35 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Safety- The busy summer travel season begins this Memorial Day holiday weekend. Troopers and Officers will be on high-visibility patrols on the interstates, state routes, and local streets keeping an eye out for impaired drivers and other traffic violations that could potentially cause a crash. This…
Severe weather threat Tuesday evening
Tuesday, May 20, 2025–9:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will enter far northwest Georgia this evening, advancing southward tonight through early Wednesday morning. Damaging wind gusts in the 50-70 mph will be the primary threat with any severe thunderstorms that occur. A few brief tornadoes and large hail will…
DPH confirms fourth measles case in Georgia
Monday, May 19, 2025–6:10 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Greater Atlanta resident. The individual acquired the virus while traveling internationally. DPH is working to identify any persons who may have been exposed through contact with the individual between May 10 and May 18,…
Georgia gas prices up four cents
Monday, May 19, 2025–10:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 4 cents higher than a week ago, 1 cent lower than a month ago, and 46…