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…… Continue Reading
Saturday, March 1, 2025–1:00 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidities, and dry fuels, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EST Saturday. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 26, 2025–9:35 a.m. -Staff reports- Low relative humidity, winds, and dry conditions have heightened the risk of grass fires in North Georgia. A number of out-of-control grass fires were reported to Floyd County E-911 on Tuesday, and the National Weather Service issued a Fire Danger Statement, which is in effect from noon until…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 25, 2025–8:25 p.m. -Gordon County Sheriff’s Office News Release- On Saturday, Gordon County deputy sheriffs received information that a missing juvenile was located at a local motel near US 41 / I-75 near Calhoun. Responding deputies did locate the missing minor, who was returned to the parents. The minor had been reported missing…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 24, 2025–8:40 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average declined slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is a penny less than a week ago, 2 cents more than a month ago, and 15 cents less than…… Continue Reading
Thursday, February 20, 2025–6:30 p.m. -Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office News Release- According to Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff Jeff Shaver: Sheriff’s Office Investigators were alerted to a stolen vehicle with a switched tag located at a property on County Road 66. The vehicle confirmed stolen from Gordon County, Georgia, was just the tip of the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, February 20, 2025–11:40 a.m. -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com John Bennett assumed the chair of the Gordon and Floyd County Joint Development Authority on Wednesday afternoon, taking over from Gordon County’s Jesse Vaughn. Bennett, a former…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 19, 2025–9:23 a.m. -National Weather Service- The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded since the previous update last night to include Bartow, Cherokee, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk Counties out of an abundance of caution. The watch area already included Floyd, Gordon, and Chattooga Counties. It is in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday. The…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 18, 2025–6:20 p.m. -Staff reports- From Rome City Schools – After discussions with local officials and in alignment with our Keeping Schools Safe Initiative, all Rome City Schools will have an Independent Learning Day on Wednesday, Feb. 19, due to the threat of inclement weather. We want everyone to remain weather-aware and stay…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 18, 2025–11:20 a.m. -National Weather Service- Light snow is possible on Wednesday for portions of far north Georgia, warranting the issuance of a Winter Weather Advisory across the northern counties from 1 a.m. Wednesday until 1 a.m. Thursday. Light snow is possible for parts of far north Georgia Wednesday morning into the early afternoon. Uncertainty…… Continue Reading