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…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 5, 2024–10:00 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices held steady last week. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.02 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline the same as a week ago. The average is five cents more than a month ago, but 33 cents less than this time last year. It now costs…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 5, 2024–9:38 a.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A pursuit involving two motorcycles that started in Bartow County Saturday ended with crashes in Gordon County. According to the Georgia State Patrol: While patrolling on I-75 NB MM 289, in Bartow County at around 10:18 a.m., troopers noticed two black sport motorcycles pass them that were…… Continue Reading
Sunday, February 4, 2024–6:14 p.m. -News Release- The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the launch of the 2024 Senior Leadership Academy, a professional development program designed to foster career advancement within TCSG and its 22 affiliated colleges across Georgia. The 2024 cohort comprises a diverse group of talented professionals selected…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, January 31, 2024–12:07 p.m. -News Release- Ashley Marie Cowan, a Pre-Occupational Healthcare student from Adairsville, has been named Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) 2024 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner, and Deanna Hulsey, instructor of Cosmetology, has been named the college’s 2024 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year. The winners were named during the Seven Hills…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, January 30, 2024–12:31 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. A Calhoun man has been indicted on a host of child molestation charges. According to Gordon County Superior Court, Jail, and Calhoun Police Department reports: Joshua Levi Thompson of…… Continue Reading
Monday, January 29, 2024–10:20 a.m. -News Release- J. Michael Ware, MD, FACC, a board-certified interventional cardiologist at AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Rome, recently served as the Georgia State Senate Doctor of the Day. Organized by the Medical Association of Georgia, the role of the ‘Doctor of the Day’ includes providing free minor medical care for legislators and their staff.…… Continue Reading
Monday, January 29, 2024–10:00 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student Leah “Ana” Stone has received the Lindale Post 136 American Legion Scholarship. Stone studies Welding and Joining Technology at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome; she received the scholarship for the spring 2024 term. The scholarship honors the service of U.S. military members…… Continue Reading
Monday, January 29, 2024–9:51 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are up. The average is now $3.02 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 7 cents more than a week ago, and a penny more than a month ago, but still 37 cents less than this time last year. It now costs an average of $45.30 to fill a 15-gallon tank…… Continue Reading