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Category Archives: Gordon County

Wet, stormy weather in May and June caused by jet steam pattern

Wet, stormy weather in May and June caused by jet steam pattern

Thursday, June 19, 2025–10:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It has been an unusually wet and stormy May and June in Northwest Georgia, and there is a reason for that. According to Sid King, Lead Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, normally, the jet stream tends to be positioned well to the…read more

Sixth case of measles reported in Georgia

Sixth case of measles reported in Georgia

Thursday, June 19, 2025–7:50 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a sixth case of measles in Georgia in 2025. The unvaccinated individual is a family member of the confirmed measles case in May. The individual was quarantined at home following exposure, so there are no additional exposures outside of…read more

Georgia PSC Special Primary Election Results

Georgia PSC Special Primary Election Results

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 -Georgia Secretary of State- Republican Incumbent Tim Echols was the winner in a special primary for Georgia Public Service Commission on Tuesday while the Democratic primary is headed for a runoff. Echols defeated Lee Muns and will now face Democrat Alicia Johnson for the District Two seat in November. Meanwhile, Keisha…read more

Georgia’s gas price average unchanged from last week

Georgia’s gas price average unchanged from last week

Monday, June 16, 2025–7:50 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices were parked in neutral at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are now paying an average price of $2.86 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is the same as a week ago, 7 cents lower than it was a month ago, and…read more

Local contestents excel at Miss Georgia, Miss Georgia’s Teen competitions

Local contestents excel at Miss Georgia, Miss Georgia’s Teen competitions

Monday, June 16, 2025–7:30 a.m. -Staff reports- The 80th Annual Miss Georgia Scholarship and the Miss Georgia’s Teen Competitions were recently held in the Bill Heard Theatre of the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus, and Rome and Floyd County were well represented. Ninety-three contestants competed for the titles of Miss Georgia 2025 (53…read more

Gordon County Sheriff’s Office shuts down meth lab

Gordon County Sheriff’s Office shuts down meth lab

Sunday, June 15, 2025–4:10 p.m. -Gordon County Sheriff’s Office- In May, Sheriff’s detectives in the Drug Enforcement Unit initiated an investigation into a report of a methamphetamine trafficking operation on Tara Drive near Calhoun. Thursday afternoon, Sheriff’s detectives and Probation/Parole officers from the local office of the Department of Community Supervision searched a private residence…read more

Justin Birmele named president and CEO of AdventHealth Gordon and AdventHealth Murray

Justin Birmele named president and CEO of AdventHealth Gordon and AdventHealth Murray

Tuesday, June 10, 2025–10:20 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth has named Justin Birmele as president/CEO of AdventHealth Gordon and AdventHealth Murray in northwest Georgia. In this role, he will provide executive leadership for the strategic direction and operations for both facilities. Birmele will assume his new role on June 15 and will report to Isaac Sendros, president/CEO of…read more

Georgia gas prices down

Georgia gas prices down

Monday, June 9, 2025–12:20 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.86 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 2 cents lower than it was a week ago, 4 cents lower than it…read more

Level 2 Severe Weather Risk for Monday

Level 2 Severe Weather Risk for Monday

Monday, June 9, 2025–7:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon and evening across most of north and central Georgia. Primary hazards with any storms would be damaging wind gusts, though quarter-size hail and a brief tornado may also be possible.read more

GNTC free application week starts soon

GNTC free application week starts soon

Friday, June 6. 2025–6:50 p.m. -News release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week on June 9-13 to help those who are seeking to enroll in the fall semester. GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students during Free Application Week. The admissions deadline for the fall semester…read more