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Category Archives: Gordon County

Update on Gordon County Road Conditions Following Night of Flash Flooding

Update on Gordon County Road Conditions Following Night of Flash Flooding

March 26th, 2021 – 12:00 PM Gordon County Sheriff’s Office – The primary impact of this storm system was flash flooding throughout Gordon county. Both state routes and secondary roads have been affected. Deputies worked throughout the night responding to dozens of reports of flooded roadways, motorists stranded in floodwaters, downed trees, and debris strewn…read more

Georgia public schools to receive $3.8 billion in federal stimulus funds

Georgia public schools to receive $3.8 billion in federal stimulus funds

March 26th, 2021 – 11:30 AM Georgia Department of Education – Georgia public schools will receive more than $3.8 billion — $3,824,434,000 – in federal stimulus funds under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. The State Board of Education today approved State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ recommendation to begin allocating the funds to districts. The federal…read more

Flood Warnings issued for area rivers

Flood Warnings issued for area rivers

March 26, 2021–4:34 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Flood Warnings are in effect for the Coosa River near Rome Mayos Bar Lock and Dam, the Oostanaula River, and Armuchee Creek in Floyd County, along with the Oostanaula River near Calhoun and Resaca in Gordon County, the Chattooga River near Summerville, and Two Run Creek near Kingston.…read more

Several roads closed due to flooding

Several roads closed due to flooding

March 25, 2021–8:11 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Posted at 7 p.m. Thursday by Floyd County E-911:  Several roads in Floyd County have standing water and there are too many to list. These are the roads that are closed or have high water that are not passable at this time.  Please always use caution. Ann Drive in…read more

Schools closings and delays for Friday

Schools closings and delays for Friday

March 25, 2021–9:23 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Due to flooding, closed roads, and potential storm damage, Floyd County Schools will be closed tomorrow Friday for all staff and students. Please note that all after-school activities are canceled for tomorrow as well. Out of an abundance of caution, Rome City Schools is canceling classes for all faculty,…read more

Thursday evening Severe Weather causes damage in Northwest Georgia

Thursday evening Severe Weather causes damage in Northwest Georgia

March 25th, 2021 – 6:10 PM Staff Reports – Storm damage was reported in many areas in the aftermath of the Severe Weather that moved through Northwest Georgia on Thursday evening. In POLK COUNTY:  According to the City of Cedartown, severe weather caused damage to traffic lights at the intersection of Main Street and MLK…read more

Update on teacher and education support personnel bonus payments

Update on teacher and education support personnel bonus payments

March 25th, 2021 – 1:00 PM Georgia Department of Education – On March 25th, the State Board of Education approved Governor Brian Kemp’s and State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ recommendation that Georgia use federal stimulus funds to provide a one-time, $1,000 bonus payment to every K-12 public-school teacher and other education support personnel. The bonus is…read more

Severe weather possible Thursday and Friday morning

Severe weather possible Thursday and Friday morning

March 25, 2021–11:27 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Numerous thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today into tomorrow morning as a strong frontal system moves through the area. Several storms could become severe, especially across northwestern Georgia tonight into tomorrow morning. Primary threats will include tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and hail. There is potential for…read more

Flash Flood Watch remains in effect

Flash Flood Watch remains in effect

March 25, 2021–8:16 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE The Flash Flood Watch continues for much of North Georgia including Chattooga, Gordon and Floyd Counties through Friday morning. Periods of heavy rainfall will spread into the forecast area this morning and affect portions of north Georgia. Rainfall will persist through Friday morning. Rainfall totals of 1.5 to…read more