Category Archives: Gordon County

Wind Advisory extended until 2 p.m. Tuesday

Wind Advisory extended until 2 p.m. Tuesday

Monday, March 25, 2024–11:25 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has extended a Wind Advisory, which is now in effect until 2 p.m. Tuesday. Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. Locally stronger gusts in mountainous terrain may be possible. The advisory is for portions…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices hold steady

Georgia gas prices hold steady

Monday, March 25, 2024–10:08 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average held steady compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average was the same as a week ago, 22 cents more than a month ago, and 13 cents more than this time last year. …Continue Reading

Wind Advisory issued

Wind Advisory issued

Sunday, March 24, 2024–5:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from midnight Sunday through 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Southeast winds of 10 to 25 mph and gusts of 30 to 45 mph are expected for portions of north-central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. The advisory area includes Floyd, Bartow,…Continue Reading

Measles outbreaks on the rise

Measles outbreaks on the rise

Saturday, March 23, 2024–1:42 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Measles vaccination is important for all children to prevent measles infection and reduce the risk of community transmission, but it is especially…Continue Reading

Gordon County: Detour on SR 136 resumes Friday

Gordon County: Detour on SR 136 resumes Friday

March 21st, 2024 – 11:45 AM Georgia Department of Transportation – Weather permitting, crews will continue repairing the bridge on State Route 136 over the Conasauga River this weekend. The repairs will require the bridge to be closed from Friday, March 22 at 7 a.m. until Tuesday, March 26 at 7 a.m. A detour will…Continue Reading

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…Continue Reading

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…Continue Reading

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…Continue Reading

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…Continue Reading