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Category Archives: Gordon County

Rome man charged in 2008 murder in Bartow County

Rome man charged in 2008 murder in Bartow County

Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2023–10:50 a.m. -WBHF Radio- A 43-year-old Rome man has been arrested in connection with a murder that occurred 15 years ago. According to a warrant from the Magistrate Court of Bartow County, Shannon Vashawn Tapley is accused of strangling, stabbing, and cutting the throat of 19-year-old Lance Jay Banister on Pine Log…read more

Georgia gas prices up

Georgia gas prices up

Monday, Mar. 13, 2023–8:49 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices are headed back up. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 12 cents more than a week ago.  That’s also 1 cent more than a month ago, and $1.03 less than this time last year.  It now costs $48.90 to…read more

GSP reports Fatal Accident in Gordon County

GSP reports Fatal Accident in Gordon County

March 10th, 2023 – 12:25 PM Staff Reports – The Georgia State Patrol has reported that a fatal accident took place in Gordon County this morning: At approximately 8:15 AM, Georgia State Patrol Troopers responded to a one-vehicle crash in Calhoun on Boone Ford Road. An investigation determined that a black 2006 Lexus was traveling east…read more

First-time claims for unemployment insurance rose in January

First-time claims for unemployment insurance rose in January

Thursday, Mar. 9, 2023–1:36 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- First-time claims for unemployment insurance were up in Floyd County to start 2023. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, there were 933 initial claims filed in January, up from 555 in December of 2022. That’s an increase of 68%. There were 333 claims filed in…read more

Gas prices hold steady

Gas prices hold steady

Monday, Mar. 6, 2023–10:07 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s gas price average experienced a slight decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. The statewide average is $3.14 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, a penny less than last week, 20 cents less than a month ago, and 63 cents less than this time last…read more

Severe weather is possible today

Severe weather is possible today

Friday, Mar. 3, 2023–9:03 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Wind Advisory is in effect for the area until 11 p.m. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. There is also a chance for severe thunderstorms during the afternoon hours. There is an enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5)…read more

GSP reports Pedestrian Fatality in Calhoun

GSP reports Pedestrian Fatality in Calhoun

March 2nd, 2023 – 5:00 PM Calhoun Times – According to a report by the Calhoun Times, a pedestrian was struck and killed attempting to cross Highway 53 in Calhoun on Wednesday night. Georgia State Patrol reported that 57-year-old Helen Louise Fain was struck by a Ford F-150 traveling westbound near the Curtis Parkway intersection…read more

Two teens arrested in shooting at Calhoun Walmart

Two teens arrested in shooting at Calhoun Walmart

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023–10:27 a.m. -Calhoun Times- Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a shooting at the Calhoun Walmart earlier this month.  The Calhoun Times reports that a 15-year-old was shot in the leg on Feb. 11 during an interaction with individuals thought to be from out of town. The shooter left the…read more

Gas prices continue to decline

Gas prices continue to decline

Monday, Feb. 27, 2023–12:07 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 7 cents less than a week ago, 23 cents less than a month ago, and 34 cents less than this…read more