Gordon County

Georgia gas prices spike

Georgia gas prices spike

Monday, March 18, 2024–2:00 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices spiked during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average is 15 cents more than a week ago, 19 cents more than a month ago, and 12 cents more than this time last year. It now costs…

Storms, some severe, possible on Friday

Storms, some severe, possible on Friday

Friday, March 15, 2024–9:00 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of showers and thunderstorms will move across much of north and central Georgia today. Areas north of the Interstate 20 corridor will be impacted mainly this morning, with areas south of the Interstate 20 corridor impacted during the afternoon hours. The primary hazards with any…

No candidates qualify for Gordon Board of Education seat

No candidates qualify for Gordon Board of Education seat

Thursday, March 14, 2024–2:30 p.m. -Gordon County News Release- The Gordon County Board of Elections has been presented with a unique circumstance regarding the qualifying for Gordon County School Board Post #2.  No candidates qualified for either the Democrat or Republican party by the deadline of noon on March 8, 2024. After seeking advice from…

Bridge closure in Gordon County starts Thursday

Bridge closure in Gordon County starts Thursday

Wednesday, March 13, 2024–6:33 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- Weather permitting; crews will repair the bridge on State Route 136 over the Conasauga River that will close the bridge to traffic. The bridge is closed from this morning until Sunday at 7 a.m. The repairs will continue the following weekend from Friday, March 22 at…

Georgia Presidential Primary results

Georgia Presidential Primary results

Tuesday, March 12, 204 -Georgia Secretary of State- Statewide Results Floyd County Results Gordon County Results Bartow County Results Chattooga County Results Polk County Results Paulding County Results

Gas prices unchanged from last week

Gas prices unchanged from last week

Monday, March 11, 2024–8:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are stuck in neutral with drivers paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is the same as last week. The average is 17 cents more than a month ago and 6 cents less than this time last year.  It costs drivers…

GNTC announces free application month for summer semester

GNTC announces free application month for summer semester

Saturday, March 9, 2024–7:40 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Month through March to help those who are seeking to enroll in the summer semester. Through March 31, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students. Applicants should enter the code MARCH24 (all capital letters)…

Flood Watch lifted for Floyd County

Flood Watch lifted for Floyd County

Saturday, March 9, 2024–6:14 a.m. -National Weather Service- Most of the rain has moved off to the south of Floyd County, meaning a Flood Watch that was in effect has been lifted. Just under an inch of rain has been recorded at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in the last 24 hours. There is…

Jacquelyn Beck to represent GNTC in regional GOAL competition

Jacquelyn Beck to represent GNTC in regional GOAL competition

Thursday, March 7, 2024–10:26 a.m. -News Release- Jacquelyn Beck, a Health Care Assistant student, will represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the 2024 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) regional competition. Jennifer Stephenson, instructor of Medical Assisting at GNTC, nominated Beck, a resident of Rockmart and former U.S. Marine, for the award. Beck graduated from the Medical…

Jennifer Reynolds named GNTC’s 2024 Staff Member of the Year

Jennifer Reynolds named GNTC’s 2024 Staff Member of the Year

Tuesday, March 5, 2024–9:04 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Jennifer Reynolds, career transition specialist at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome, as its 2024 Staff Member of the Year Award winner. The award recognizes technical college staff who make significant contributions to the college and technical education. Dr. Heidi Popham,…

Georgia gas prices rise

Georgia gas prices rise

Monday, March 4, 2024–9:22 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average has reversed its downward trend. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 7 cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents more than this time last year. It now costs an…

Ossoff: More resources needed to fight fentanyl trafficking at U.S. southern border

Ossoff: More resources needed to fight fentanyl trafficking at U.S. southern border

Thursday, February 29, 2024–11:12 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia US Senator Jon Ossoff is among a group of lawmakers who are pushing to increase resources to fight the trafficking of fentanyl along the southern border. “Those who are tuned in are likely well aware of the extreme danger posed by this highly addictive and…

Gas prices take downward turn

Gas prices take downward turn

Monday, February 26, 2024–11:48 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average finally takes a turn at the pump. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.13 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline which is 3 cents less than a week ago. Monday’s state average is 12 cents more than a month ago and 3 cents less than this time…

Comcast bringing network to 5k homes in Gordon County

Comcast bringing network to 5k homes in Gordon County

February 22nd, 2024 – 4:15 PM Comcast Press Release – Comcast is working to bring its network to more than 5,000 homes and businesses in Gordon County, Georgia, by the end of this year. This expansion project was funded by contributions from the state of Georgia, Gordon County, and Comcast. “Public-private partnerships like this are…

Calhoun man arrested for statutory rape and incest

Calhoun man arrested for statutory rape and incest

February 21st, 2024 – 2:30 – PM Gordon County Sheriff’s Office – Gordon Sheriff Mitch Ralston Reports: On Tuesday, February 20, Sheriff’s detectives received a report of a minor having been sexually abused. An investigation was initiated wherein witness interviews were conducted and electronic evidence was gathered. The investigation quickly focused on CODY LEE WHITFIELD,…

More details released regarding serious wreck on I-75 North in Gordon

More details released regarding serious wreck on I-75 North in Gordon

February 20th, 2024 – 4:15 PM Georgia State Patrol – More details have been released regarding a multivehicle wreck that occurred in Gordon County Saturday (February 17th, 2024) near the area of Bucees gas station on I-75 North. According to a report by the Georgia State Patrol, The collision involved four vehicles and resulted in…

Arrest reports for February 19

Arrest reports for February 19

February 19th, 2024 – 3:00 PM -Floyd County Jail records- Resaca Man Arrested for Child Molestation Charges in Rome: Polk Woman Arrested for Stalking, Tampering with Evidence: Rome Teen Arrested for Driving Under Influence on Golf Course:

GCS honors Sonoraville Student who saved injured drivers in car accident

GCS honors Sonoraville Student who saved injured drivers in car accident

February 14th, 2024 – 5:00 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Gordon County Schools Board of Education recently honored Cayman Reynolds, an 11th Grade Sonoraville High School student who heroically saved injured drivers from a car accident: “Cayman Reynolds is a Sonoraville High School junior who showed bravery and courage in ways that many would shy…

Gas prices creep up

Gas prices creep up

Monday, February 12, 2024–10:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas price average crept up slowly at the pump compared to a week ago. The average is now $3.03 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, a penny more than a week ago, eight cents more than a month ago, but 23 cents less than this time last year. …

Flood Watch issued for our area

Flood Watch issued for our area

Sunday, February 11, 2024–2:10 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect from 7 p.m. Sunday through Monday evening for much of Georgia, including Floyd. Bartow, Gordon, Chattooga, Polk, and Paulding Counties. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise…

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