Man accused of firing shots at Calhoun Police at Buc-ee’s
Thursday, April 17, 2025–10:23 a.m. -Calhoun Police Department News Release- At around 4 a.m. Thursday, Calhoun Police Department officers responded to a domestic dispute at Buc-ee’s, located at 601 Union Grove Road. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a male suspect. As officers attempted to place the individual into handcuffs, he fled the scene on…
Sen. Hufstetler: A Strong End to the 2025 Legislative Session
Thursday, April 17, 2025–7:25 a.m. -Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome)- After twelve weeks of tireless work under the Gold Dome, the 2025 Legislative Session has officially ended. Senate Republicans fought daily to protect your freedoms, defend your financial security, and invest in the values that make our communities strong and safe. Our most significant achievement was…
Acworth Police release information regarding disruption at Greene town hall
Wednesday, April 16, 2025–8:30 a.m. -News Release- The Acworth Police Department has released additional information regarding arrests that were made during a town hall meeting hosted by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on Tuesday. According to a news release: While preparing for the event, crime analysts discovered online posts which suggested the potential for disruptive behavior…
GNTC announces appointment of four new members to Board of Directors
Tuesday, April 15, 2025–7:40 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces the appointments of Eddie Elsberry, Melissa Free, Kristine Godfrey, and Matt Sawhill to its Board of Directors. Elsberry, Free, Godfrey, and Sawhill were sworn in at the March Board of Directors meeting. Since 2000, Elsberry has worked at Berry College, where he…
Georgia gas prices drop
Monday, April 14, 2025–8:45 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.98 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 6 cents lower than a week ago, 8 cents higher than a month ago, and…
Frost Advisory for Sunday
Saturday, April 12, 2025–9:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Frost Advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. until 9 a.m. Sunday for Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga, Gordon, Polk, and Paulding Counties. Temperatures between 33 and 36 will result in frost formation in portions of north-central and northwest Georgia. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor…
Freeze Warning issued for Wednesday morning
Tuesday, April 8, 2025–11:13 a.m. National Weather Service- A Freeze Warning has been issued from 2 a.m. until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected are expected in portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage…
Calhoun man arrested after stabbing victim in a car
April 7th, 2025 – 1:45 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Sunday evening, Gordon County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to the Millstone Subdivision in Calhoun, where a stabbing victim had arrived seeking help. Deputies responded alongside EMS personnel, and the victim was transported by ambulance for treatment of multiple stab wounds. According to the victim, the…
Georgia gas prices rise
Monday, April 7, 2025–9:00 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 10 cents higher than it was a week ago, 12 cents higher than…
Flood Watch remains in effect
Sunday, April 6, 2025–7:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Heavy rain has already…
GNTC hosts 2025 Spring Plant Sale this week
Sunday, April 6, 2025–9:10 a.m. -News Release- The 2025 Spring Plant Sale at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), an annual tradition in Rome, will be held April 7-11. The sale will begin on Monday, April 7, at 8 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. The sale will continue Tuesday, April 8, through Friday, April 11,…
Flood Watch in effect
Sunday, April 6, 2025–8:20 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Heavy rain has already…
“Human composting” bill passes in State House and Senate
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–10:20 a.m. -Staff reports- Currently, in the State of Georgia, you can choose burial, cremation, or aquamation when for you or a loved one when they die, but now another option may soon be available. Senate Bill 241, which legalizes and regulates organic human reduction, is headed to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk…
GNTC open house set for April 17
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:15 a.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, April 17, will take place from 10 a.m. to…
Sen. Chuck Hufstetler: March under the Gold Dome
Monday, March 31, 2025–5:30 p.m. -State Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome)- We’re almost down to the final week of the 2025 Legislative Session, and what’s happening at the Capitol right now affects your family, your paycheck, and your way of life. That’s why I’m working hard to ensure our values and needs are front and center…
Gas prices hold steady
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:55 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia holds steady at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is the same as it was a week ago, 1 cent lower…
GNTC Human Resources receives Model Agency Award
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:50 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Human Resources has received a Model Agency Award for fiscal year 2025. The Georgia Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Administration (HRA) conducted an assessment in five module areas and an optional policy review module. Thirteen agencies received a Tier 1, or model…
Stormy Monday ahead
Monday, March 31, 2025–7:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move across the area through this afternoon. The main hazard will be damaging winds, but a brief, isolated tornado and some hail are not out of the question. Chattooga County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1 p.m.…
Speed detection cameras legislation sent back to Senate Rules Committee
Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A couple of bills related to speed detection cameras in School Zones have passed in the Georgia House, but their fate in the State Senate appears less certain. House Bill 225 would prohibit local governments or law enforcement agencies from using automated traffic enforcement safety devices…
Severe weather risk Sunday and into Monday
Sunday, March 30, 2025–12:50 p.m. -National Weather Service- A line of thunderstorms will enter far northwest Georgia early Monday morning, advancing southward throughout the day. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe weather has been introduced for Monday. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat with any severe storms that occur, though…