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Georgia Gas Prices Climb Above $4 a Gallon as Crude Oil Costs Rise

Monday, September 14

Georgia drivers are once again paying more than $4 a gallon for regular gasoline as rising crude oil prices continue to push prices higher at the pump. According to AAA – The Auto Club Group, Georgia’s average price for regular unleaded gasoline stood at $4.01... Read More.

USDA to Airdrop 648,000 Rabies Vaccines Across North Georgia in October

Sunday, September 13

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is preparing to distribute nearly 650,000 oral rabies vaccines across portions of north Georgia next month as part of an effort to slow the spread of rabies among wildlife. According to officials, approximately 648,000 oral rabies vaccine baits will be... Read More.

Georgia Ranked Most Expensive State in U.S. for Car Ownership, Study Finds

Sunday, September 13

Georgia has been ranked the most expensive state in the nation to own a car, with drivers spending thousands of dollars more each year than the national average, according to a new study from Insurify and AAA. The August 2026 study estimates the average annual... Read More.

Gordon Central Crowns Jamari Millsap and Emma Derrick as 2026 Homecoming King and Queen

Saturday, September 12

Gordon Central High School has crowned its 2026 Homecoming King and Queen. Jamari Millsap and Emma Derrick received the honors as part of this year’s homecoming celebration at Gordon Central. The annual tradition recognizes students selected to represent the Warrior student body during one of the... Read More.

High School Football Scoreboard

Saturday, September 12

Southeast Whitfield 42, Armuchee 0 (Thu.) Christian Heritage 49, Chestatee 21 Coosa 14, Chattooga 7 Trion 42, Dade County 35 Dalton 42, Calhoun 35 Darlington 48, Sonoraville 6 Butler 28, Gordon Central 7 Cass 41, Heritage-Catoosa 13 LaFayette 27, Ridgeland 17 Northwest Whitfield 41, North Murray 14 Murray County 15, West Hall 13 Cedartown 34, Adairsville... Read More.

Patriots Day Parade Canceled

Saturday, September 12

Organizers have canceled this morning’s Fair and Patriots Day Parade due to the threat of heavy rain during the scheduled parade time. EMA Director Courtney Taylor and Gordon County Chairman Bud Owens announced the decision Saturday morning after consulting with the National Weather Service, reviewing... Read More.

AdventHealth to Host Community AngioScreen Event at AdventHealth Gordon on September 15

Saturday, September 12

AdventHealth will host a Community AngioScreen event on Tuesday, September 15, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the AdventHealth Gordon. The noninvasive vascular screening is designed to help identify risk factors for heart disease and stroke before symptoms occur. The screening takes approximately 10... Read More.

Georgia Awarded Nearly $500 Million for Hurricane Helene Water Infrastructure Recovery

Thursday, September 10

Georgia is set to receive nearly $500 million in federal funding to strengthen drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the state $499.385 million. The funding will be... Read More.

Friday Night Football Preview/Schedule

Thursday, September 10

Dalton (3-0) vs. Calhoun — 7:30 p.m. Freshman quarterback Hudson Ruppert was one of the state’s standout performers last week: 24-of-34 passing for 356 yards and five touchdowns, plus 59 rushing yards and another score in Dalton’s 50-14 win at Heritage. Dalton is averaging 40 points through... Read More.

Georgia Man Ejected, Injured in Tractor-Trailer Crash on I-75 South in Gordon County

Thursday, September 10

A Georgia man was injured after being ejected from a tractor-trailer during a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 75 South in Gordon County. According to preliminary findings released by the Georgia State Patrol, a trooper from Post 43 in Calhoun was dispatched to the... Read More.

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