Monday, November 17, 2025–8:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia drivers are paying a little more at the pump this week as the state’s average gas price inched up by one cent. While the increase is small, it reflects continued fluctuations in crude oil prices and regional demand as drivers prepare for the busy holiday season. As…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 16, 2025–4:00 p.m. -Gordon County Sheriff’s Office- A Gordon County man is facing charges of attempted murder, arson, and aggravated stalking following a fire on Saturday. According to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office: The home was occupied at the time by a woman and a small child, who barely escaped with their lives.…… Continue Reading
Friday, November 14, 2025–11:22 a.m. -News Release- As AdventHealth continues to put patients and team members at the center of everything they do, AdventHealth Georgia is pleased to announce two key additions to its leadership team: Paris Dukes, chief people officer, and Patricia “Trish” Price, chief nursing officer. These appointments reflect AdventHealth’s continued commitment to…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 12, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Calhoun Times/Staff reports- City of Calhoun officials have determined what they believe is the best long-term method for removing PFAS from its water supply. According to the Calhoun Times: Following three pilot studies, reverse osmosis has been presented to the city council as the preferred solution. The anticipated cost for…… Continue Reading
Monday, November 10, 2025–9:40 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices rose last week. The average price is now $2.80 per gallon for regular unleaded, up 2 cents from last week. That’s 9 cents less than last month and 13 cents lower than a year ago. Filling a 15-gallon tank now costs about $42, nearly $2 less than last year. “Even…… Continue Reading
Monday, November 10, 2025–10:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- The first widespread hard freeze of the season is expected on Tuesday morning. Temperatures of 20 to 28 degrees are possible (even colder in the higher elevations in North Georgia. With the wind chill, temperatures will feel like they are in the teens, so make sure kids…… Continue Reading
Saturday, November 8, 2025–8:00 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Trend magazine has selected Dr. Heidi Popham, president of Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), as one of the magazine’s most influential leaders. This year marks the fourth that Dr. Popham has been profiled in the “annual publication that spotlights the most powerful leaders across major industries and…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 6, 2025–10:40 a.m. -News Release- Jayden Allen has been chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) Leadership Institute state competition, March 9-11, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, November 4, 2025–10:30 p.m. -News Release- This Veterans Day, November 11, AdventHealth will give thanks to the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces by offering free meals at several community locations. Veterans are invited to join us at the following times and places: · Bojangles, Chatsworth | 7:00 am to…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 -Staff reports- Floyd County voters say “No” to a floating local option sales tax that would have gone to reducing the millage rate, and Rome voters elect two new city commissioners. The extra penny tax to defray a portion of property taxes in Rome and Floyd County failed by a vote…… Continue Reading