Category Archives: Gordon County

DPH confirms another measles case

DPH confirms another measles case

Friday, June 6, 2025–6:40 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a secondary case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. This individual is a family member of the person with measles, acquired outside the country, who was confirmed in May. Individuals who may have been exposed to either…Continue Reading

NOAA predicting above normal hurricane season

NOAA predicting above normal hurricane season

Wednesday, June 4, 2025–10:00 a.m. -Staff reports- Hurricane season began on June 1, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a 30 percent chance of a near-normal season and a 60 percent chance of an above-normal season. The agency is forecasting a total of 13 to 19 named storms. “The good news is,…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices down three cents

Georgia gas prices down three cents

Monday, June 2, 2025–10:40 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 3 cents lower than it was a week ago, 5 cents lower than it…Continue Reading

Multiple Tornado Warnings issued on Sunday evening, storm damage reported in Gordon, Bartow Counties

Multiple Tornado Warnings issued on Sunday evening, storm damage reported in Gordon, Bartow Counties

Monday, May 26, 2025–2:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Representatives from the National Weather Service are expected to survey the damage from severe storms in Northwest Georgia that occurred on Sunday evening to see if the damage was caused by tornadoes. Multiple Tornado Warnings were issued beginning at around 7 p.m., and many downed trees and power…Continue Reading

One Man’s Opinion: The Incredibly High Cost of Freedom

One Man’s Opinion: The Incredibly High Cost of Freedom

Monday, May 26, 2025 -Bill Crane- Millions of Americans just spent a relaxing or enjoyable weekend, welcoming summer, wrapping up the school year and graduation ceremonies, and heading out on long weekend mini-trips and even stay-cations, firing up the barbecue, opening up their community pool…or simply tossing back a few with family and friends. But this…Continue Reading

NWS confirms two EF0 tornados in Gordon County

NWS confirms two EF0 tornados in Gordon County

Saturday, May 24, 2025–6:50 p.m. -Staff reports- The National Weather Service has confirmed two EF0 tornadoes that occurred in Gordon County during the severe weather event we saw last week. The first was west of Sonoraville along Fairmount Highway with a path length of 4.72 miles and peak winds of 85 miles per hour. The…Continue Reading

Coosa Valley Credit Union announces 12th Annual American Flag Project

Coosa Valley Credit Union announces 12th Annual American Flag Project

Friday, May 23, 2025–10:10 p.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union (Coosa Valley) will once again be replacing torn or faded American flags in the communities the credit union serves. The project will run from June 2 – July 4, 2025. “This is the 12th year of this project, and to date, Coosa Valley has replaced…Continue Reading

Memorial Day travel period starts Friday at 6 p.m.

Memorial Day travel period starts Friday at 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 22, 2025–9:35 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Safety- The busy summer travel season begins this Memorial Day holiday weekend. Troopers and Officers will be on high-visibility patrols on the interstates, state routes, and local streets keeping an eye out for impaired drivers and other traffic violations that could potentially cause a crash.  This…Continue Reading

Severe weather threat Tuesday evening

Severe weather threat Tuesday evening

Tuesday, May 20, 2025–9:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will enter far northwest Georgia this evening, advancing southward tonight through early Wednesday morning. Damaging wind gusts in the 50-70 mph will be the primary threat with any severe thunderstorms that occur. A few brief tornadoes and large hail will…Continue Reading

DPH confirms fourth measles case in Georgia

DPH confirms fourth measles case in Georgia

Monday, May 19, 2025–6:10 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Greater Atlanta resident. The individual acquired the virus while traveling internationally. DPH is working to identify any persons who may have been exposed through contact with the individual between May 10 and May 18,…Continue Reading