Category Archives: Gordon County

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

GNTC announces appointment of four new members to Board of Directors

GNTC announces appointment of four new members to Board of Directors

Tuesday, April 15, 2025–7:40 p.m. -News Release- ​Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces the appointments of Eddie Elsberry, Melissa Free, Kristine Godfrey, and Matt Sawhill to its Board of Directors. Elsberry, Free, Godfrey, and Sawhill were sworn in at the March Board of Directors meeting. Since 2000, Elsberry has worked at Berry College, where he…Continue Reading

Frost Advisory for Sunday

Frost Advisory for Sunday

Saturday, April 12, 2025–9:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Frost Advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. until 9 a.m. Sunday for Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga, Gordon, Polk, and Paulding Counties. Temperatures between 33 and 36 will result in frost formation in portions of north-central and northwest Georgia. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor…Continue Reading

Calhoun man arrested after stabbing victim in a car

Calhoun man arrested after stabbing victim in a car

April 7th, 2025 – 1:45 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Sunday evening, Gordon County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to the Millstone Subdivision in Calhoun, where a stabbing victim had arrived seeking help. Deputies responded alongside EMS personnel, and the victim was transported by ambulance for treatment of multiple stab wounds. According to the victim, the…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices rise

Georgia gas prices rise

Monday, April 7, 2025–9:00 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 10 cents higher than it was a week ago, 12 cents higher than…Continue Reading

Flood Watch remains in effect

Flood Watch remains in effect

Sunday, April 6, 2025–7:30 p.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