Category Archives: Gordon County

Two shot during attempted traffic stop in Calhoun

Two shot during attempted traffic stop in Calhoun

Wednesday, April 30, 2025–5:25 p.m. -Staff reports- Two people were shot by a federal agent during an attempted traffic stop in Calhoun Tuesday night. According to a news release from the GBI: At the request of the Calhoun Police Department, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Tuesday night…Continue Reading

Georgia’s open burn ban begins May 1

Georgia’s open burn ban begins May 1

Wednesday, April 30, 2025–9:40 a.m. -Georgia Environmental Protection Division- Beginning May 1, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s open burning ban will be in effect for 54 Georgia counties. The ban, which has been in place every summer since 2005, affects many counties in north and central Georgia. Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Chattooga, and Polk Counties are…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices down a penny

Georgia gas prices down a penny

Monday, April 28, 2025–10:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices slowly declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent lower than a week ago, 4 cents lower than a month ago, and…Continue Reading

GNTC honors spring 2025 graduates

GNTC honors spring 2025 graduates

Friday, April 25, 2025–4:00 p.m. -News Release- Approximately 200 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Forum River Center in Rome on Thursday, April 24, to the cheers of their families, friends and instructors. After students, administrators and faculty marched into place during Processional, Invocation was led by Donny Holmes, program director…Continue Reading

GNTC’s 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony on Thursday

GNTC’s 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony on Thursday

Wednesday, April 23, 2025–11:35 a.m. -News Release- Approximately 200 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Forum River Center on Thursday, April 24, armed with the education and technical training needed to kick-start their careers. The 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m.  After students, administrators and…Continue Reading

Coosa Valley Credit Union Earns 2025 Great Place To Work Certification™

Coosa Valley Credit Union Earns 2025 Great Place To Work Certification™

Wednesday, April 23, 2025–11:30 a.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 3rd year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at COMPANY. This year, 97% of employees said it’s a great place To Work…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices down

Georgia gas prices down

Monday, April 21, 2025–10:50 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average continues to roll downhill at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 6 cents lower than a week ago, 2 cents higher than…Continue Reading

Man accused of firing shots at Calhoun Police at Buc-ee’s

Man accused of firing shots at Calhoun Police at Buc-ee’s

Thursday, April 17, 2025–10:23 a.m. -Calhoun Police Department News Release- At around 4 a.m. Thursday, Calhoun Police Department officers responded to a domestic dispute at Buc-ee’s, located at 601 Union Grove Road. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a male suspect. As officers attempted to place the individual into handcuffs, he fled the scene on…Continue Reading

Sen. Hufstetler: A Strong End to the 2025 Legislative Session

Sen. Hufstetler: A Strong End to the 2025 Legislative Session

Thursday, April 17, 2025–7:25 a.m. -Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome)- After twelve weeks of tireless work under the Gold Dome, the 2025 Legislative Session has officially ended. Senate Republicans fought daily to protect your freedoms, defend your financial security, and invest in the values that make our communities strong and safe. Our most significant achievement was…Continue Reading

Acworth Police release information regarding disruption at Greene town hall

Acworth Police release information regarding disruption at Greene town hall

Wednesday, April 16, 2025–8:30 a.m. -News Release- The Acworth Police Department has released additional information regarding arrests that were made during a town hall meeting hosted by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on Tuesday. According to a news release: While preparing for the event, crime analysts discovered online posts which suggested the potential for disruptive behavior…Continue Reading