February 13th, 2024 – 3:00 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Authorities in Gordon County arrested a man late Tuesday night after allegedly discovering a large quantity of drugs and illegal firearms in his vehicle. According to the Gordon County Sherriff’s Office, Around 11:15 p.m. on February 11th, deputies responded to a suspicious person and vehicle…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 12, 2025–12:40 p.m. -Calhoun Times- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com Calhoun State Rep. Matt Barton has sponsored a bill that would protect manufacturing companies from lawsuits concerning the spread of the PFAS family of chemicals. Georgia House Bill 211,…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 11, 2025–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It’s an idea that kind of came and went, but now it appears to be back and pickup up steam. Republican Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter, who represents Georgia’s 1st District, is pushing House Resolution 25, the Fair Tax Act, which would replace the current tax code…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 11, 2025–7:50 a.m. -National Weather Service- There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) for flash flooding and river flooding in north Georgia between Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning. The potential exists for this risk to be increased to Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) with future forecast updates. A Flood Watch has been issued for…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 10, 2025–9:30 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average increased slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Monday’s average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline is a penny more than a week ago, 1 cent more than a month ago, but 8 cents less than last year. It costs drivers…… Continue Reading
Saturday, February 8, 2025–4:00 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional measles cases in unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents. These two cases are family members of the case confirmed earlier this year in January. DPH contacted persons who may have been exposed through contact with the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, February 6, 2025–5:00 p.m. -News Release- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is urging the Trump Administration to swiftly deliver expanded Social Security benefits for Georgia law enforcement and teachers. Sen. Ossoff and a bipartisan group of Senators are urging the Social Security Administration to immediately deliver full Social Security benefits for teachers, law enforcement, firefighters, first…… Continue Reading
Thursday, February 6, 2025–11:15 a.m. -GNTC News Release- Noelia Sargento, winner of Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) EAGLE Award for 2025, was selected as a regional finalist for the State EAGLE Award by the Technical College System of Georgia. Sargento learned that she was named a regional finalist at the recent 2025 Awards for GOAL,…… Continue Reading
February 5th, 2025 – 2:15 PM WRGA Staff Reports – A suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting and arson in Resaca has been captured following an extensive manhunt according to information provided by the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office. Gordon County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a private residence on James Street near Resaca…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 5, 2025–10:16 a.m. -News Release- Chef Greg Paulson, program director and instructor of the Culinary Arts program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), and his family won the grand prize on “Family Feud.” Paulson, his wife Beth, and stepchildren Matthew, Keely, and Julie won a five-day run on the national television show and the grand…… Continue Reading