Sunday, October 27, 2024–7:25 p.m. -Gordon County Sheriff’s Office- At approximately 9 am on October 25, the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the administration at Swain Elementary School of a physical incident involving a fourth-grade student and a substitute teacher. Deputies from the Sheriff’s School Resource Officers Unit immediately initiated an investigation…… Continue Reading
Monday, October 21, 2024–9:20 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices increased compared to a week ago. Monday’s average of $2.93 is 23 cents more than a week ago, but two cents less than a month ago and nine cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers an average price of $43.95 to fill a 15-gallon…… Continue Reading
Saturday, October 19, 2024–3:25 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- Two people were killed in a single-vehicle wreck in Gordon County Friday evening. According to the Georgia State Patrol: The crash occurred around 11:45 p.m. on Highway 53 near Fairmount when the driver of a pickup truck lost control in a curve. The pickup left the roadway,…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, October 15, 2024–6:22 p.m. -Staff reports- Early voting for the November 5 General Election is underway. Voters registered in Floyd County can cast ballots in advance at the elections office at 18 East 12th Street in Rome, the Anthony Recreation Center at 2901 Garden Lakes Boulevard in Garden Lakes, and the Thornton Recreation Center…… Continue Reading
Monday, October 14, 2024–9:15 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Monday’s average for regular unleaded gasoline was $2.70 a gallon, 4 cents less than a week ago, 29 cents less than a month ago, and 39 cents less than last year. Drivers pay an average of $40.50…… Continue Reading
Monday, October 7, 2024–8:50 a.m. -News Release- In response to a severe and ongoing blood shortage, Blood Assurance is offering special e-gift card incentives to O-negative red blood cell and AB-plasma donors through the end of the year. O-negative red blood cell donors will receive a $25 e-gift card for whole blood donations and a…… Continue Reading
Monday, October 7, 2024–8:20 a.m. -AAA South- Even with conflict in the Middle East and a storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, Georgia gas prices declined compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average of $2.74 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 23 cents less than a week ago, 35 cents less than a month…… Continue Reading
Sunday, October 6, 2024–8:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Monday, October 7, is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5 General Election. You can check your registration status at mvp.sos.ga.gov. Voter Qualifications To register to vote in the State of Georgia, you must be: You are NOT eligible to vote if you are currently:…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, October 1, 2024–8:26 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Georgia mobilized to send crucial medications, supplies, and a respiratory therapist to its sister hospital AdventHealth Hendersonville, just a few hours after historic flooding ravaged Western North Carolina. A statement from AdventHealth read: “We are praying for our colleagues as they Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 30, 2024–10:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices rose last week, but remain under $3.00 a gallon. The average of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline is 3 cents more than a week ago, but 19 cents less than a month ago, and 29 cents less than last year. It costs drivers an average price of $44.55 to…… Continue Reading