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Category Archives: Gordon County

Emory researchers planning PFAS study in Rome, Calhoun

Emory researchers planning PFAS study in Rome, Calhoun

Saturday, April 6, 2024–4:06 p.m. -John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com Researchers with Emory University are planning a pilot study to test Rome and Calhoun residents later this year to gauge exposure to the PFAS family of chemicals.…read more

Latest on severe weather threat

Latest on severe weather threat

Tuesday, April 2, 2024–5:16 p.m. -National Weather Service- Showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this evening through early Wednesday morning. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 out of 5) covers most of the area, including Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga, Polk and Gordon Counties along with all of west Georgia, with a Slight Risk (level 2…read more

GSP gives update on Monday morning’s fatal wreck on I-75

GSP gives update on Monday morning’s fatal wreck on I-75

April 1st, 2024 -1:55 PM -WRGA Staff Reports- On Monday, April 1, 2024, at 5:55 am, Georgia State Patrol troopers from Post 3 Cartersville and Post 43 Calhoun responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 South at mile marker 304, in Bartow County. The investigation determined Officers from the Calhoun Police Department and Deputies…read more

Severe weather possible on Tuesday

Severe weather possible on Tuesday

Monday, April 1, 2024–10:11 a.m. -National Weather Service- A strong cold front advancing into north Georgia on Tuesday evening will bring a round of thunderstorms into the area. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms in portions of northwest Georgia immediately ahead of the front. The cold front and associated thunderstorms…read more

Georgia gas prices down three cents a gallon

Georgia gas prices down three cents a gallon

Monday, April 1, 2024–8:17 a.m. -AAA South- A little relief at the pump as Georgia gas prices decreased compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.32 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 3 cents less than a week ago. That is still 12 cents more than a month ago, and 10 cents…read more

Coosa Valley Credit Union Earns Great Place To Work Certification™

Coosa Valley Credit Union Earns Great Place To Work Certification™

Saturday, March 30, 2024–7:00 p.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union (CVCU) is proud to be 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 CVCU. This year, 94% of employees said it’s a great place To Work…read more

GNTC earns 2024-25 Military Friendly® School Gold designation

GNTC earns 2024-25 Military Friendly® School Gold designation

Saturday, March 30, 2024–5:28 p.m. -Mews Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College announced has earned the 2024-25 Military Friendly® School Gold designation. GNTC improved on its Silver designation earned in 2023-24 by ascending to the Gold status for 2024-25. The gold designation means GNTC is rated within 10% of the 10th-ranked organization for the category of small…read more

Wind Advisory extended until 2 p.m. Tuesday

Wind Advisory extended until 2 p.m. Tuesday

Monday, March 25, 2024–11:25 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has extended a Wind Advisory, which is now in effect until 2 p.m. Tuesday. Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. Locally stronger gusts in mountainous terrain may be possible. The advisory is for portions…read more

Georgia gas prices hold steady

Georgia gas prices hold steady

Monday, March 25, 2024–10:08 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average held steady compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average was the same as a week ago, 22 cents more than a month ago, and 13 cents more than this time last year. …read more