Toddler killed in Gordon County accident
Tuesday, July 23, 2024–10:36 a.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A 19-month-old child was killed in a private property accident on Pittman Road in Ranger on Sunday morning. According to the Georgia State Patrol: The driver of a Dodge Durango was pulling forward after unhooking a utility trailer and struck the little boy. The driver notified emergency…
Georgia gas prices decline
Monday, July 22, 2024–6:38 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.34 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago,7 cents more than a month ago, and 1 cent less than this time last year. It costs…
Kemp details $1.5 billion in infrastructure improvements, Gordon County project makes the list
Sunday, July 21, 2024–4:43 p.m. -Staff reports- Governor Brian Kemp recently announced new details for a $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure around the state included in the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Included is $5,131,855 for intersection improvements at Highway 53 and Brownlee Road/Plainville Road in Gordon County. According to the Georgia Department of…
GSP reports fatal crash in Gordon County during police pursuit
Thursday, July 17, 2024–10:39 a.m. -Staff reports- Authorities have released the name of a man who was killed in a crash during a pursuit in Gordon County on Monday. Victor Miles Stevens of Calhoun was pronounced dead after the Chevy Tahoe he was driving crashed after a Gordon County Sheriff’s Deputy performed a PIT maneuver…
Georgia gas prices increase
Monday, July 15, 2024–8:14 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are on the rise. The statewide average is $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline is 7 cents more than a week ago, 10 cents more than a month ago, and 11 cents more than this time last year. It costs drivers an average price of $50.85 to fill a 15-gallon tank…
Georgians urged not to eat Diamond Shruumz products
Sunday, July 14, 2024–5:11 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating reports of severe illnesses associated with Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. Diamond Shruumz products may contain harmful and undisclosed…
Calhoun City Council approves resolution in litigation regarding PFAS
Tuesday, July 9, 2024–11:30 a.m. -Blake Silvers, Calhoun Times- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A recent lawsuit filed against the City of Calhoun is one step closer to a resolution following a vote by the council this week. Monday night, council…
Gas prices up slightly
Monday, July 8, 2024–8:32 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices increased slightly compared to a week ago. The statewide average is now $3.32 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny more than a week ago. That is also 1 cent more than a month ago, and 8 cents more than this time last year. It costs drivers…
GDOT to suspend lane closures for Holiday Weekend, GSP to patrol roads.
July 2nd, 2024 – 4:00 PM WRGA Staff Reports – The Georgia Department of Transportation announced it has suspended lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes for the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend. The suspension will begin at noon (July 3rd) and continue until 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 7th. During this period, construction-related…
Former Calhoun School System employees accused of sexual contact with students
Sunday, June 30, 2024–6:03 p.m. -Calhoun Times- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A pair of former Calhoun school system employees are accused of sexual contact with students, according to authorities. According to Gordon County Superior Court documents, Railey Greeson and Brooklyn…
Georgia gas prices dip
Monday, June 24, 2024–11:57 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices dipped another two cents compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is also 12 cents less than a month ago, and 3 cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers an average…
Charges filed in fatal Polk County wreck
Saturday, June 22, 2024–8:53 p.m. -Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A Resaca man is charged with second-degree vehicular homicide after authorities say he caused a fatal wreck on Rome Highway in Polk County on Thursday evening.…
Gas prices hold steady
Monday, June 17, 2024–9:37 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average is holding steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.28 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny less than a week ago, 12 cents less than a month ago, and penny less than this time last…
DPH closing all remaining COVID-19 test sites in Georgia
Tuesday, June 11, 2024–10:41 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closing all remaining COVID-19 community testing sites at the end of June. The only one currently remaining open in Northwest Georgia is in Rome, Floyd County, at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, and it will close June 30. …
Georgia gas prices fall seven cents
Monday, June 10, 2024–10:40 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.29 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline which is 7 cents less than a week ago, and 14 cents less than a month ago, but 2 cents more than this time last…
GNTC open house set for June 13
Tuesday, June 4, 2024–7:14 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities, and meet faculty and staff. The event on Thursday, June 13, will take place from 10 a.m. to…
Gas prices hold steady
Monday, June 3, 2024–9:15 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices held steady at the pump last week. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline which is the same as a week ago, but 10 cents less than a month ago, and 7 cents more than this time last year. It…
Gordon County Sheriff’s Office seeking robbery suspect
Sunday, June 2, 2024–7:30 p.m. -Gordon County Sheriff’s Office- The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a robbery suspect. At around 9 pm Saturday, a man robbed the Dollar General Store in Sugar Valley. The suspect indicated that he was armed, and spoke some words to the clerk believed to be Spanish. No further…
Fatal wrecks reported in Calhoun, Cartersville, and Emerson lover holiday weekend
Tuesday, May 28, 2024–10:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It was a deadly holiday weekend on Northwest Georgia Roadways with fatal crashes reported by the Calhoun and Cartersville Posts of the Georgia State Patrol. State troopers responded to a crash Sunday evening at around 11:30 p.m. on Henderson Bend Road in Calhoun. According to the…
Gas prices descend ahead of Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28, 2024–11:28 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average was 2 cents less than a week ago, 4 cents less than a month ago, and 11 cents more than this…
