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USDA to Conduct Aerial Rabies Vaccine Drops Across Northwest Georgia

USDA to Conduct Aerial Rabies Vaccine Drops Across Northwest Georgia The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon begin aerial distribution of oral rabies vaccine baits across Northwest Georgia as part of a nationwide effort to prevent the spread of rabies. Officials say aircraft will fly over ...

Georgia Senate Passes HB 1116; Property Tax Cap Measure Heads to Governor

Georgia Senate Passes HB 1116; Property Tax Cap Measure Heads to Governor Georgia lawmakers have taken a major step toward limiting property tax growth across the state. The Georgia Senate has now passed House Bill 1116, sending the measure to the governor’s desk for final approval. The ...

High Fire Danger Warning Issued Across Tri-State Area

High Fire Danger Warning Issued Across Tri-State Area NORTH GEORGIA / NORTHEAST ALABAMA / SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE — The National Weather Service has issued a High Fire Danger Warning for much of the region due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Officials say a combination of low ...

Judicial Emergency Declared; Floyd County Courthouse Closed Following Fire

Judicial Emergency Declared; Floyd County Courthouse Closed Following Fire ROME, GA — A judicial emergency has been declared in Floyd County following the catastrophic fire at the Historic Floyd County Courthouse on March 23, 2026. Court officials say the fire has limited access to the courthouse ...

GSP Investigates Crash; Gordon County Announces Service Event and Homestead Deadline GORDON COUNTY, GA — Georgia State Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash that left two people injured Friday. Troopers say the accident happened on GA 136 on March 20th when a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck ...

Historic Floyd County Courthouse On Fire

Fire Prompts Evacuation at Historic Floyd County Courthouse ROME, GA — A fire at the Historic Floyd County Courthouse prompted an evacuation Monday afternoon. Officials say the fire was discovered around 2:20 p.m., leading to the immediate evacuation of the building. According to Floyd County Manager ...

Relief on the Way: Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Set to Take Effect

Relief on the Way: Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Set to Take Effect ATLANTA, GA — Relief could soon be on the way for drivers across Georgia, including here in Gordon County, as Governor Brian Kemp prepares to sign legislation suspending the state’s motor fuel tax. The ...

Clocks “Spring Forward” This Weekend as Daylight Saving Time Begins

Clocks “Spring Forward” This Weekend as Daylight Saving Time Begins Residents across the Tri-State area will need to set their clocks ahead one hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins. The time change takes place at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning, when clocks move forward one ...

Georgia DDS Warns of Phishing Text Scam

Georgia DDS Warns of Phishing Text Scam The Georgia Department of Driver Services is warning residents about a phishing scam involving fake text messages claiming to be from state agencies. Officials say the messages falsely request payment for tickets or threaten license suspension. The agency stresses ...

White House Releases Schedule for President Trump’s Visit to Rome

White House Releases Schedule for President Trump’s Visit to Rome ROME, Ga. — The White House has released President Donald Trump’s schedule for his upcoming visit to Rome, Georgia, on Thursday, February 19. According to the schedule, President Trump will begin his day at a “Board ...
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