Category Archives: Gordon County

Three deaths confirmed in crash on I-75 near Dalton

Three deaths confirmed in crash on I-75 near Dalton

Thursday, December 4, 2025–3:55 p.m. -Staff reports- I-75 southbound near Dalton Exit was closed for several hours on Thursday, following a crash with multiple fatalities that was apparently caused by a wrong-way driver. Whitfield County Sheriff Darren Pierce gave preliminary updates on Thursday afternoon. Exit 336, here at Rocky Face–I-75 at 336 southbound, we had…Continue Reading

GNTC’s 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony set for Thursday night

GNTC’s 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony set for Thursday night

Wednesday, December 3, 2025–9:30 a.m. -News Release- Approximately 300 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, Dec. 4, armed with the education and technical training needed to kick-start their careers. The 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m.  After students, administrators, and…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices down five cents

Georgia gas prices down five cents

Monday, December 1, 2025–10:15 a.m. -AAA South- As the holiday traffic thins out across the Peach state, Georgia drivers are finding a bit of relief at the pump. After a week of elevated demand leading into Thanksgiving, the state’s average now stands at $2.82 per gallon as of Monday, though daily fluctuations remain likely. Compared to recent…Continue Reading

AdventHealth Georgia welcomes Marcy Cent as director of oncology services

AdventHealth Georgia welcomes Marcy Cent as director of oncology services

Sunday, November 30, 2025–3:50 p.m. -News Release- AdventHealth is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcy Cent, MBA,[MR1]  as director of oncology services. In this role, Marcy leads the development and advancement of comprehensive cancer care programs, ensuring patients receive exceptional care close to home. Marcy has been instrumental in the construction of the AdventHealth…Continue Reading

Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins December 1

Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins December 1

Sunday, November 30, 2025–3:15 p.m. -News Release- As winter approaches, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), along with the National Weather Service (NWS) is getting ready for Winter Weather Preparedness week, set for Dec. 1-5. This week encourages Georgians to educate themselves about winter weather threats, update or develop a family communications…Continue Reading

GOHS: Slow down, drive alert and buckle upGOHS:

GOHS: Slow down, drive alert and buckle upGOHS:

Wednesday, November 26, 2025–9:50 a.m. -Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety- The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), GOHS Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) units, and GOHS Traffic Enforcement Networks ask motorists before the Thanksgiving holiday weekend travel period to start every trip with the click of a buckled seat belt.  AAA is estimating…Continue Reading

AAA: Georgia gas gives a pre-turkey bump at the pumps

AAA: Georgia gas gives a pre-turkey bump at the pumps

Monday, November 24, 2025–8:15 a.m. -AAA South- As Thanksgiving travel ramps up, Georgia drivers are feeling a slight pinch at the pump, with gas prices ticking upward heading into the holiday week. A modest rise in crude oil over the weekend, combined with growing travel demand, is pushing gas prices higher. The statewide average now…Continue Reading

GDOT releases holiday travel forecast

GDOT releases holiday travel forecast

Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:10 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is helping travelers get to their Thanksgiving destinations this year with fewer delays. To improve traffic flow during the Thanksgiving holiday, Georgia DOT will suspend lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near major shopping areas from 5 a.m. on…Continue Reading

GNTC named to Military Times 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges list

GNTC named to Military Times 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges list

Wednesday, November 19, 2025–8:15 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has been included on the Military Times list of the 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings. This list is the most trusted, comprehensive list of U.S. colleges and universities committed to supporting military service members, veterans and their families. This year’s list includes 357 institutions, marking…Continue Reading

Georgia Department of Agriculture releases HPAI Control Area in Gordon County

Georgia Department of Agriculture releases HPAI Control Area in Gordon County

Tuesday, November 18, 2025–12:50 p.m. -Georgia Department of Agriculture- On Monday, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced that the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has officially released the HPAI Control Area designation for premises in Gordon County, following the successful completion of all required testing and response protocols and with no additional detections reported.   “I’m pleased to…Continue Reading