Gordon County

Georgia gas prices spring higher

Monday, March 24, 2025–9:06 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average rose at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 5 cents more than a week ago, but still 5 cents less than a month ago, and 41 cents less than last…

Former Gordon County Commissioner, husband indicted

Thursday, March 20, 2025–2:30 p.m. -Staff reports- A former Gordon County Commissioner has been indicted on a felony charge of 1st-degree cruelty to children while her husband has been indicted on a felony count of child molestation. Rebecca Hood and Scott Hood, both of Calhoun, were arrested last October following an investigation by the GBI…

Freeze Watch issued for Northwest Georgia

March 19th, 2025 – 3:40 PM WRGA Staff Reports – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Freeze Watch for Northwest that will be in effect from late Thursday night through Friday morning. This includes the following counties: Gordon, Floyd, Bartow, Polk, and Paulding. Expected Conditions: How to Prepare:

Georgia gas prices down a penny

Monday, March 17, 2025–7:45 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average weakened slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s average is a penny less than a week ago, 11 cents less than a month ago, and 46 cents less than…

Free application month at GNTC

Sunday, March 16, 2025–3:16 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Month throughout March to help those who are seeking to enroll in the summer semester. Through March 31, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students. Applicants should enter the code MARCH25 (all capital letters)…

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of storms

Saturday, March 15, 2025–4:40 p.m. -News Release- The governor has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the severe weather headed our way. This storm will hit at the worst possible time, as people are heading to or already in bed. Be prepared ahead of time and remain weather-aware as long as this system is…

[VIDEO] National Weather Center update for Saturday

Saturday, March 15, 2025–4:30 p.m. -National Weather Service-

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

March 14th, 2025 – 3:20 PM The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued an updated briefing on the severe weather threat for Saturday through Sunday, March 15-16, 2025. A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across much of Alabama and Northwest GA, with the…

Latest on the severe weather threat

Thursday, March 13, 2025–5:45 p.m. -Staff reports- A lot can change in the next couple of days but, at this point, there’s a significant chance of heavy damaging winds with a potential of tornadoes late Saturday into early Sunday. The rain from a weaker storm front could bring rain into Northwest Georgia Friday into early…

Rome law firm hired as Gordon County Attorney

Wednesday, March 12, 2025–10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Earlier this week, the Gordon County Board of Commissioners voted to hire a county attorney. McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe, LLP also serves as the Floyd County Attorney. Chris Jackson spoke on behalf of the law firm before the vote. “I’m from Floyd County, I…

Georgia gas price average drops at the pumps

Monday, March 10, 2025–9:45 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 4 cents less than a week ago, 4 cents less than a month ago,…

GNTC’s Noelia Sargento named TCSG’s 2025 Adult Education Student of the Year

Friday, March 7, 2025–10:30 a.m. -News Release- The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has named the winners of its annual adult education awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in adult education and lifelong learning. Noelia Sargento, a student from Georgia Northwestern Technical College, has been named TCSG’s 2025 Adult Education Student of the Year and recipient…

Time change this weekend

Thursday, March 6, 2025–5:55 p.m. -Staff reports- It’s time once again to “spring forward.” Remember to set your clock ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Daylight Saving Rome begins at 2 a.m. Sunday and the time change is a perfect time to remind yourself to change the batteries in your smoke alarm…

Residents still being asked to refrain from outdoor burning

Thursday, March 6, 2025–9:12 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- We may have gotten a little rain this week, but there is still a risk of grass and woods fires in Northwest Georgia. According to Seth Hawkins with the Georgia Forestry Commission, this is kind of an odd time of increased fire risk. “Typically, this is…

Speed detection camera legislation passes in the State House

Wednesday, February 5, 2025–10:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Georgia House of Representatives has passed a couple of bills related to speed detection cameras in School Zones. There are currently two operational cameras in the Rome High School Zone on Veterans Memorial Highway and the Main Elementary School Zone on Martin Luther King Jr.…

As March rolls in, Georgia gas prices down slightly

Monday, March 3, 2025–11:55 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average continues its descent at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 1 cent more than a month ago, and…

Sen. Chuck Hufstetler: Week seven under the Gold Dome

Monday, March 3, 2025–11:50 a.m. -Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome)- Crossover Day—the deadline for bills to pass out of their original chamber and stay in consideration for this session—is quickly approaching, with committee hearings and legislative debates in full swing. This week, we passed HB 67, the Senate’s version of the 2025 amended fiscal year budget. With…

Constract awarded for road project in the Plainville area

Sunday, March 2, 2025–12:40 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a contract for the installation of a stop-controlled restricted crossing U-turn on State Route 53 at Brownlee Mountain Road and Plainville Road in Gordon County. Also known as an R-cut, the intersection design seeks to reduce crashes by changing…

Charges filed in fatal motorcycle crash in Calhoun

Sunday, March 2, 2025–12:25 p.m. -Blake Silvers, Calhoun Times- A Bartow County man is facing a vehicular homicide charge following a wreck that led to the death of a Gordon County motorcyclist. According to Calhoun Police Department and Gordon County Jail reports: Hakan Ikinci, 40, of Adairsville, was arrested Friday evening after a fatal wreck…

High fire danger conditions for Sunday

Sunday, March 2, 2025–11:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- High fire danger conditions continue for Sunday afternoon and evening for all of north and central Georgia due to low humidities. Relative humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours Sunday afternoon and evening. Winds will be northwest at 5 to…