Category Archives: Gordon County

Flood Watch in effect

Flood Watch in effect

Sunday, April 6, 2025–8:20 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Heavy rain has already…Continue Reading

“Human composting” bill passes in State House and Senate

“Human composting” bill passes in State House and Senate

Wednesday, April 2, 2025–10:20 a.m. -Staff reports- Currently, in the State of Georgia, you can choose burial, cremation, or aquamation when for you or a loved one when they die, but now another option may soon be available. Senate Bill 241, which legalizes and regulates organic human reduction, is headed to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk…Continue Reading

GNTC open house set for April 17

GNTC open house set for April 17

Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities, and meet faculty and staff. The event on Thursday, April 17, will take place from 10 a.m. to…Continue Reading

Sen. Chuck Hufstetler: March under the Gold Dome

Sen. Chuck Hufstetler: March under the Gold Dome

Monday, March 31, 2025–5:30 p.m. -State Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome)- We’re almost down to the final week of the 2025 Legislative Session, and what’s happening at the Capitol right now affects your family, your paycheck, and your way of life. That’s why I’m working hard to ensure our values and needs are front and center…Continue Reading

GNTC Human Resources receives Model Agency Award

GNTC Human Resources receives Model Agency Award

Monday, March 31, 2025–10:50 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Human Resources has received a Model Agency Award for fiscal year 2025. The Georgia Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Administration (HRA) conducted an assessment in five module areas and an optional policy review module. Thirteen agencies received a Tier 1, or model…Continue Reading

Stormy Monday ahead

Stormy Monday ahead

Monday, March 31, 2025–7:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move across the area through this afternoon. The main hazard will be damaging winds, but a brief, isolated tornado and some hail are not out of the question. Chattooga County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1 p.m.…Continue Reading

Speed detection cameras legislation sent back to Senate Rules Committee

Speed detection cameras legislation sent back to Senate Rules Committee

Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A couple of bills related to speed detection cameras in School Zones have passed in the Georgia House, but their fate in the State Senate appears less certain. House Bill 225 would prohibit local governments or law enforcement agencies from using automated traffic enforcement safety devices…Continue Reading

Severe weather risk Sunday and into Monday

Severe weather risk Sunday and into Monday

Sunday, March 30, 2025–12:50 p.m. -National Weather Service- A line of thunderstorms will enter far northwest Georgia early Monday morning, advancing southward throughout the day. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe weather has been introduced for Monday. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat with any severe storms that occur, though…Continue Reading

GNTC, Southern Adventist University sign articulation agreement

GNTC, Southern Adventist University sign articulation agreement

Thursday, March 27, 2025–12:30 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and Southern Adventist University have developed an academic and educational partnership for GNTC students to enroll in the online Adult Degree Completion (ADC) program at Southern Adventist University. The five-year agreement, which went into effect March 1, 2025, will allow GNTC students who…Continue Reading