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Category Archives: Gordon County

Georgia gas prices jump

Georgia gas prices jump

Monday, February 17, 2025–9:17 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 6 cents more than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and 17 cents less than last year.  It…read more

Calhoun man arrested for drug trafficking and weapons violations

Calhoun man arrested for drug trafficking and weapons violations

February 13th, 2024 – 3:00 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Authorities in Gordon County arrested a man late Tuesday night after allegedly discovering a large quantity of drugs and illegal firearms in his vehicle. According to the Gordon County Sherriff’s Office, Around 11:15 p.m. on February 11th, deputies responded to a suspicious person and vehicle…read more

Calhoun Rep. co-sponsors PFAS Reciever Shield Act

Calhoun Rep. co-sponsors PFAS Reciever Shield Act

Wednesday, February 12, 2025–12:40 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 Calhoun State Rep. Matt Barton has sponsored a bill that would protect manufacturing companies from lawsuits concerning the spread of the PFAS family of chemicals. Georgia House Bill 211,…read more

Georgia congressman bringing back the Fair Tax

Georgia congressman bringing back the Fair Tax

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It’s an idea that kind of came and went, but now it appears to be back and pickup up steam. Republican Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter, who represents Georgia’s 1st District, is pushing House Resolution 25, the Fair Tax Act, which would replace the current tax code…read more

Potential for flooding in the forecast

Potential for flooding in the forecast

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–7:50 a.m. -National Weather Service- There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) for flash flooding and river flooding in north Georgia between Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning. The potential exists for this risk to be increased to Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) with future forecast updates.  A Flood Watch has been issued for…read more

Georgia gas prices rise

Georgia gas prices rise

Monday, February 10, 2025–9:30 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average increased slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Monday’s average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline is a penny more than a week ago, 1 cent more than a month ago, but 8 cents less than last year. It costs drivers…read more

DPH confirms additional cases of measles in Metro Atlanta

DPH confirms additional cases of measles in Metro Atlanta

Saturday, February 8, 2025–4:00 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional measles cases in unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents. These two cases are family members of the case confirmed earlier this year in January. DPH contacted persons who may have been exposed through contact with the…read more

Sen. Ossoff urges Trump Administration to quickly implement Social Security Fairness Act

Sen. Ossoff urges Trump Administration to quickly implement Social Security Fairness Act

Thursday, February 6, 2025–5:00 p.m. -News Release- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is urging the Trump Administration to swiftly deliver expanded Social Security benefits for Georgia law enforcement and teachers. Sen. Ossoff and a bipartisan group of Senators are urging the Social Security Administration to immediately deliver full Social Security benefits for teachers, law enforcement, firefighters, first…read more

GNTC’s Sargento is State EAGLE Award regional finalist

GNTC’s Sargento is State EAGLE Award regional finalist

Thursday, February 6, 2025–11:15 a.m. -GNTC News Release- Noelia Sargento, winner of Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) EAGLE Award for 2025, was selected as a regional finalist for the State EAGLE Award by the Technical College System of Georgia. Sargento learned that she was named a regional finalist at the recent 2025 Awards for GOAL,…read more

Resaca murder-arson suspect in custody after manhunt

Resaca murder-arson suspect in custody after manhunt

February 5th, 2025 – 2:15 PM WRGA Staff Reports – A suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting and arson in Resaca has been captured following an extensive manhunt according to information provided by the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office. Gordon County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a private residence on James Street near Resaca…read more