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Category Archives: Gordon County

Another windy day Friday

Another windy day Friday

Thursday, January 11, 2024–7:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- We could see more rain and strong wind across the area on Friday. According to the latest briefing from the National Weather Service: Some North Georgia Counties, including Gordon, will be under a High Wind Warning from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday. Sustained winds of 25-35…read more

Large meth shipment intercepted following speeding violation in Gordon County

Large meth shipment intercepted following speeding violation in Gordon County

Gordon County Sheriff’s Office – According to Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston, a speeding violation has led to the interception of a large shipment of methamphetamine in Gordon County. On Saturday night, December 30th, 2023, a deputy sheriff on patrol observed an automobile traveling at a high rate of speed (90 mph) on the South…read more

Authorities investigating attempted robbery near Rydal

Authorities investigating attempted robbery near Rydal

Tuesday, January 9, 2024–11:41 a.m. -WBHF Radio- The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent attempted armed robbery at Taylor and Son’s neighborhood store on U.S. 411 and Pine Log Road in the Rydal area. According to the incident report: A man went into the store and demanded money while pointing a gun at…read more

Heavy rains, gusty winds cause downed trees, standing water

Heavy rains, gusty winds cause downed trees, standing water

Tuesday, January 9, 2024–9:56 p.m. -Staff reports- Area residents woke up to gusty winds, and heavy rains Tuesday morning. Several trees and limbs were down, and police responded to many automobile accidents. The National Weather Service reports that three and a half inches of rain has been recorded at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport…read more

Local schools operating on a two-hour delay Tuesday

Local schools operating on a two-hour delay Tuesday

Monday, January 8, 2024–9:54 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Due to the potential for flash flooding and gusty winds on Tuesday morning, Floyd County, Rome City, Gordon County, Calhoun City, Chattooga County, and Polk County Schools will all operate on a two-hour delay. In addition, Cherokee County and DeKalb County Schools in Alabama will also…read more

Gas prices drop again

Gas prices drop again

Monday, January 8, 2023–12:17 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are continuing their downward trend. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 9 cents less than a month ago, but 15 cents more than this time last year.  It now costs…read more

[VIDEO] Flood Watch in effect until Tuesday night

[VIDEO] Flood Watch in effect until Tuesday night

Monday, January 8, 2023–10:54 a.m. -Staff reports- According to the Georgia Forestry Commission, Monday is a high fire danger day. They are recommending no outdoor burning for today. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 4 pm today until 7 pm on Tuesday. Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to…read more

Toomey: Widespread flu activity in Georgia

Toomey: Widespread flu activity in Georgia

Sunday, January 7, 2023–3:49 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu activity is widespread throughout Georgia, and the current flu report lists flu activity at the highest level. “It is not too late to get a flu shot. Every individual over the age…read more

High-speed chase ends in Gordon County

High-speed chase ends in Gordon County

Tuesday, January 2, 2024–10:48 p.m. -Blake Silvers, Calhoun Times- A high-speed chase that started in Cartersville Saturday ended in Gordon County. According to Georgia State Patrol and Gordon County Jail reports: A Cartersville Police Department officer attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by a man suspected of attempting to pass counterfeit…read more