Thursday, August 17, 2023–5:46 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- Two people are dead following a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning near the Gordon-Bartow County line. According to the Georgia State Patrol: At approximately 7:30 a.m., Troopers from Post 3 Cartersville and Post 43 Calhoun were dispatched to I-75 Southbound near mile marker 308 to the wreck involving…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, August 15, 2023–9:57 p.m.-News Release- In light of several recent traumas, Blood Assurance is calling on the public to roll up a sleeve and be someone’s hero. Over the last week, the community blood supply has significantly diminished. Multiple emergency room patients at area hospitals have required a considerable number of units in order…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 13, 2023–10:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia drivers saw a little relief at the pump as gas prices declined by 3 cents from a week ago. The statewide average is now at $3.63 per gallon for regular unleaded. That is still 35 cents more than a month ago, and 11 cents more than…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 14, 2023–10:00 a.m. -National Weather Service- There is an Excessive Heat Advisory in effect for Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, and Chattooga Counties until 8 p.m. Monday with heat indices of 105 degrees expected. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Polk and Paulding County, also until 8 p.m., with heat indices of around…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 13, 2023–10:10 a.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A two-vehicle wreck Friday claimed the life of a Gordon County man. According to the Georgia State Patrol: The wreck occurred at around 10 a.m. on GA 61 at Ellis Road in the city limits of Cartersville. The investigation determined a southbound Nissan truck traveled into the…… Continue Reading
August 10th, 2023 – 11:40 AM The following is a press release from the City of Calhoun Police Department: “Calhoun Police Detectives are currently working on three separate cases where counterfeit $50.00 are being passed. Below is an example of the fake banknotes that have been taken as evidence. At first glance, the notes look…… Continue Reading
August 9th, 2023 – 11:55 AM The Georgia Bureau of Investigation – The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Adairsville, GA. The Adairsville Police Department requested the GBI conduct an independent investigation. One man was shot and is in critical condition. No officers were injured. Preliminary information shows that on August 8, 2023, at around 1:45 p.m., the Adairsville Police…… Continue Reading
August 8th, 2023 – 12:55 PM Gordon County Sheriff’s Office – At about 3:30 pm on August 7th, Gordon County deputy sheriffs were dispatched to the vicinity of Union Grove Road / Interstate 75 Exit 310 in response to an “unknown problem” call. While en route there, deputies received additional information that a vehicle had…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 7, 2023–9:25 a.m. -Staff reports- Residents of the 14th Congressional District are invited to a town hall meeting with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on Tuesday in Gordon County. The town hall will begin at 6 p.m. Attendance is limited to constituents only. Each attendee must complete the registration form. We have posted a…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 7, 2023–9:17 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices continue to rise. Monday’s state average of $3.66 is 11 cents more than a week ago, 44 cents more than a month ago, and 2 cents more than this time last year. It now costs almost $55.00 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Drivers are paying 30 cents more to fill…… Continue Reading