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GNTC Announces Weather-Related Delay for Monday Classes

Georgia Northwestern Technical College will operate on a delayed schedule Monday, February 2, due to weather conditions affecting the region. All GNTC campuses will open at 10:00 a.m., and all classes scheduled to begin before 10:00 a.m. are canceled. Classes that start at 10:00 a.m. ...

Dangerously Cold Temperatures Grip North and Central Georgia

Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills are affecting much of north and central Georgia today, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say the frigid conditions will persist through the early afternoon hours, with wind chills making temperatures feel significantly colder than actual readings. The ...

Texas A&M at Georgia — Men’s Basketball Preview Georgia 101.7

Texas A&M at Georgia — Men’s Basketball Preview ATHENS, Ga. — The Georgia Bulldogs return to SEC action this afternoon as they host the Texas A&M Aggies in a key conference matchup. Texas A&M Aggies enter the game with a 16–4 overall record and a strong ...

Snowfall Continues in Gordon County; Travel Conditions Worsen

January 31, 2026 10:45 a.m. update: Snow continues to fall across Gordon County this morning as the Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until this evening. Sheriff’s patrols report worsening conditions on some roadways, particularly in the Resaca–Sugar Valley area. Drivers are urged to exercise ...

Extreme Cold Warning in Effect Across North and Central Georgia

January 31, 2026 — The National Weather Service (NWS) Peachtree City office has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for all of north and central Georgia, effective from 7:00 p.m. this evening through 1:00 p.m. Sunday. Forecasters warn that dangerously cold wind chills are expected, ranging ...

Gordon County Commissioners Meeting Set for Feb. 3 to Discuss Events Center, Budget, and Safety

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative, budgetary, and public safety-related items when it meets Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Judicial Building Assembly Room located at 101 South Piedmont Street. The evening will begin with a work session at 5 p.m., ...

WINTER WEATHER UPDATE from Gordon County Emergency Management Agency

On January 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM, representatives from Gordon County Public Safety, Public Works, local school systems, and partner agencies, along with officials from the City of Calhoun and the City of Fairmount, participated in a Special Weather Briefing hosted by the National ...

Calhoun Firefighters Gain Hands-On Experience Ahead of City Recreation Center Demolition

Calhoun Fire Department firefighters recently had the opportunity to participate in real-world, hands-on training at the City Recreation Center prior to its scheduled demolition. During the exercises, firefighters practiced breaching masonry walls using only hand tools, cutting through metal walls with demolition saws, and conducting ...

Georgia DOT Prepares Statewide Response as Winter Storm, Dangerous Cold Target Georgia

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is preparing for another significant winter weather event expected to impact much of the state beginning early Saturday morning, January 31. Forecasts indicate light to potentially significant snowfall across northeast, east, southeast and central Georgia, including the ...

Senate Bill 148 Aims to Expand Outdoor Learning and Hunter Education in Georgia Schools

Senate Bill 148 aims to expand outdoor learning opportunities and hunter education in Georgia schools, continuing a tradition that supporters say has benefited students for decades. Lawmakers say the legislation is designed to help ensure students receive a well-rounded education and are exposed to lessons ...
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