Category Archives: Bartow County

Snow and sleet in Northwest Georgia, travel is hazardous

Snow and sleet in Northwest Georgia, travel is hazardous

Friday, January 10, 2025–5:22 p.m. -Staff reports- Area roads remain slick at this time. Precipitation started as sleet, then snow, then a wintry mix. More precipitation is on the way. In addition, the slush that is covering the roadways will likely refreeze later this evening as temperatures drop below freezing. Road Advisories from Floyd E911:…Continue Reading

Governor declares State of Emergency

Governor declares State of Emergency

Thursday, January 9, 2025–6:45 p.m. -News Release- Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately through Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in preparation for the approaching winter storm expected to impact Georgia beginning this Friday. The State of Emergency authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the…Continue Reading

Winter Storm Warning issued

Winter Storm Warning issued

Thursday, January 9, 2025–5:50 p.m. -National Weather Service- Winter Storm Warning is in effect beginning at 7 a.m. Friday and going until 7 a.m. Saturday. A mix of multiple winter precipitation types is expected with total snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one-third of an inch possible. Roads,…Continue Reading

Closings for Friday, January 10

Closings for Friday, January 10

Updated, January 9, 2025 – 2:27 p.m. -Staff reports- The following is a list of closings due to the potential for winter weather on Friday. Floyd County Schools will be closed on Friday. All events scheduled for Friday and Saturday are also canceled. Rome City Schools will be closed on Friday. All after-school activities are…Continue Reading

GDOT begins brining operations of Georgia Highways

GDOT begins brining operations of Georgia Highways

Thursday, January 9, 2025–11:00 a.m. -News Release- Ahead of the increasing threat of snowfall and icy conditions expected to arrive across much of Georgia early Friday morning, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) began active brine operations overnight which continued this morning across metro Atlanta and north Georgia, with application of brine continuing throughout…Continue Reading

Winter weather update

Winter weather update

Wednesday, January 8, 2025–4:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 7 a.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday. The National Weather Service held a briefing on Wednesday afternoon, and here’s what we know. The onset of precipitation is expected from west to east sometime in the very early morning hours…Continue Reading

Winter Storm Watch from Friday morning until Saturday morning

Winter Storm Watch from Friday morning until Saturday morning

Wednesday, January 8, 2024–6:50 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area from Friday morning until Saturday morning. A wintry mix of precipitation is possible. Snow and sleet accumulations in the mountains could average between three to six inches with locally higher amounts…Continue Reading

Georgia Power provides tips for cold, winter weather

Georgia Power provides tips for cold, winter weather

Tuesday, January 7, 2025–5:45 p.m. -Georgia Power News Release- As Georgia experiences frigid temperatures and the potential for severe winter weather later this week, Georgia Power is encouraging customers to take steps now to prepare and stay safe and warm. Whether exploring new ways to save energy or preparing for severe weather and potential power outages,…Continue Reading

High-speed chase that started in Bartow ends in Gordon, two arrested

High-speed chase that started in Bartow ends in Gordon, two arrested

January 6th, 2025 – 4:00 PM WRGA Staff Reports – The Gordon County Sherriff’s Office has reported that a high-speed chase resulted in two Tennessee residents’ arrest on January 4th. According to reports, around 3 PM, Bartow County authorities initiated a pursuit of a vehicle traveling north on Interstate 75. The chase extended into Gordon…Continue Reading

Gas prices up slightly

Gas prices up slightly

Monday, January 6, 2025–8:33 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices reversed their downward trend with Monday’s state average a penny more than a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is still a penny less than a month ago and seven cents less than this time last year.…Continue Reading