Sunday, August 6, 2023–5:24 p.m. -Gordon County Sheriff’s Office- In March 2023, Sheriff’s detectives initiated an investigation into an organized drug trafficking operation in and about Gordon County involving methamphetamines, opiates, and prescription narcotics. The operation involved persons in Resaca, Newtown, Oostanaula, and other communities. During the course of the 5-month investigation, detectives and other…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 6, 2023–2:52 p.m. -National Weather Service- Things are heating up for this afternoon and tomorrow. The risk for severe weather has increased with the latest data. Please keep your eyes on the sky as this forecast continues to evolve.… Continue Reading
August 3rd, 2023 – 4:20 PM Georgia Department of Transportation – On Thursday afternoon the Georgia Department of Transportation gave a monthly project update for Northwest Georgia. In Floyd County, the Bridge construction project on State Route 293 over Dykes Creek is 8% complete with a current estimated completion date of late 2025. Another Floyd…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, August 1, 2023–11:10 a.m. -Staff reports- Residents of the 14th Congressional District are invited to a town hall meeting with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene next week in Gordon County. The town hall will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8. Attendance is limited to constituents only. Each attendee must complete the registration form.…… Continue Reading
Monday, July 31, 2023–9:23 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices are up 19 cents compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.55 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 33 cents more than a month ago, but still 23 cents less than this time last year. It…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 26, 2023–5:19 p.m. -Calhoun Times- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com. A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday afternoon after a collision with an SUV on Red Bud Road. According to information from Calhoun Police Department: Tomas Garcia Marquez Jr., 81, of…… Continue Reading
Monday, July 24, 2023–10:32 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia motorists saw another price hike at the pump in the past week. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.36 on Monday, up nine cents from a week ago, and seven cents from this time last month. The average is still 55…… Continue Reading
Thursday, July 20, 2023–7:17 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Storm damage was reported in Gordon County Thursday afternoon. High winds brought down trees across the county and the Firehouse Gym on Curtis Parkway in Calhoun. According to Calhoun Police: An exterior wall of the gym was knocked over. Thankfully, no one was injured. The damage…… Continue Reading
Thursday, July 20, 2023–11:43 a.m. -News Release- All 18 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduates, in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program and the Practical Nursing (PN) program, who took a national nursing licensure exam this year have passed on their first attempt and achieved a 100 percent pass rate. Nine graduates from…… Continue Reading
Thursday, July 20, 2023–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- First-time claims for unemployment insurance were down slightly in the Rome area from May to June. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, there were 363 claims last month, down from 365 the month before. There were 357 in June of last year. Looking at surrounding…… Continue Reading