Category Archives: Gordon County

Georgia gas prices cooling

Georgia gas prices cooling

Monday, December 2, 2024–10:00 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are cooling off slowly at the pumps as the weather turns cold.  Georgians are paying an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 3 cents less than a week ago, 5 cents less than a month ago, and 5 cents less than last year.   It costs…Continue Reading

Mohawk files PFAS suit against chemical companies

Mohawk files PFAS suit against chemical companies

Sunday, December 1, 2024–4:53 p.m. -Staff reports- Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries has filed suit claiming they were kept in the dark regarding the risk of PFAS in products used to make carpet stain-resistant. Defendants in the suit filed last month in Whitfield County Superior Court include 3M, DuPont, Daikin America, and Chemours—which was formed in 2015…Continue Reading

State troopers encourage safe driving this holiday weekend

State troopers encourage safe driving this holiday weekend

Wednesday, November 27, 2024–10:00 a.m. -News Release- Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) Officers will be visible on the interstates and secondary roads throughout the state, to help reduce traffic crashes this Thanksgiving holiday. The 102-hour holiday travel period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, and ends at…Continue Reading

Georgia’s gas price average holding its ground at fuel stations

Georgia’s gas price average holding its ground at fuel stations

Monday, November 25, 2024–9:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are holding steady as we head into the holiday weekend. Georgians are paying an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is unchanged from last week. It costs drivers an average price of $43.95 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. “Despite yet another week of…Continue Reading

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has died

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has died

Sunday, November 24, 2024–9:20 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor News Release- The Georgia Department of Labor mourns the passing of Commissioner Bruce Thompson, a visionary leader, devoted mentor, and dedicated public servant. While his entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering commitment to excellence will be deeply missed, Commissioner Thompson’s greatest legacy lies in his ability to foster…Continue Reading

Start your holiday week by clicking your seatbelt

Start your holiday week by clicking your seatbelt

Sunday, November 24, 2024–10:25 a.m. -Governor’s Office of Highway Safety- It is Thanksgiving week, and more than two million Georgians are expected to be traveling on roads and highways The Thanksgiving holiday travel period takes place during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Click It, Don’t Risk It” seat belt awareness campaign.  The Governor’s…Continue Reading

GNTC names Legare Price associate vice president of Student Success

GNTC names Legare Price associate vice president of Student Success

Tuesday, November 19, 2024–12:28 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Legare Price associate vice president of Student Success. Price has worked at GNTC for more than five years, serving most recently as dean of Student Success since February 2022. In Price’s new role, he will provide greater oversight and direction for the Office of Student Success, including the…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices remain stagnant

Georgia gas prices remain stagnant

Monday, November 18, 2024–11:30 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices were stuck in neutral last week. Georgians are paying an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is the same as a week ago. Monday’s state average is 22 cents more than a month ago and 9 cents more than this time last year. It costs drivers…Continue Reading

Man sentenced to prison in wrong-way crash that killed Calhoun woman

Man sentenced to prison in wrong-way crash that killed Calhoun woman

Thursday, November 14, 2024–12:15 p.m. -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A truck driver who killed a Calhoun mother when he was driving the wrong way on Ga. 53 on May 2 pleaded guilty and was sentenced to…Continue Reading

Training exercise in Gordon County Wednesday

Training exercise in Gordon County Wednesday

Tuesday, November 12, 2024–11:21 a.m. -News Release- Local public safety will participate in response training on November 13-14 at Sonoraville Baptist Church located at 262 Old Fairmount Road. This is an opportunity for all aspects of our public safety to include law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, E 9-1-1 and emergency management to further enhance…Continue Reading