NWS Weather Update for Thursday, April 24.
NWS WEATHER UPDATE: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across the area today. Most storms are expected to remain below severe limits, but a few may be strong.
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GNTC Graduate Josue Lopez Builds Foundation For Masonry Career
Josue Lopez is using his education and experiences at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) to build a solid foundation for his masonry career.
Lopez, 25, will receive his associate degree in Construction Management at GNTC’s 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony at the Forum River Center in... Read More.
Georgia’s Annual Burn Ban Restrictions Begin May 1
Summer air quality precautions are going back in place for north Georgians. From May 1 through September 30, the Environmental Protection Division restricts residents in 54 counties from burning yard and land clearing debris because smoke may affect ozone levels in urban areas.
The 54... Read More.
GNTC Foundation awards Rome Home Builders Association Scholarships
Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received the spring 2025 Rome Home Builders Association (RHBA) Scholarship.
Keny Ramirez and Francisco Triana received the scholarship, which rewards academic excellence and provides financial support for students working toward a degree, diploma or certificate in residential... Read More.
News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 4-22-25
It's Earth Day 2025! We welcomed Judy Peterson and Beth Vaughn to the air today. They discussed the big recycling event coming to Rockbridge Church this Saturday, April 26th. Located on Curtis Parkway - you can bring your tires - up to ten -... Read More.
GNTC’S 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony
Georgia Northwestern Technical College Spring Commencement is Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m., at the Forum River Center, Rome, Georgia.
Approximately 200 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Forum River Center on Thursday, April 24, armed with the... Read More.
Update On Incident At Calhoun Buc-ee’s
UPDATE: The man who led law enforcement in Whitfield County on a chase after he shot at an officer in Calhoun at Buc-ee’s on Thursday was wanted in connection to a homicide in Tennessee.
As the Gordon Gazette reported, the incident began early Thursday... Read More.
NWS Weather Update
A frontal boundary has stalled across north GA and will continue to bring showers and thunderstorms to the area Today and Tonight. We may see some strong storms this Afternoon and Evening but any that develop should stay below severe limits.
NWS UPDATE: A Frontal Boundary Will Slide Into NW GA This Later This Afternoon
NWS UPDATE: A frontal boundary will slide into NW GA this later this afternoon and stay fairly stationary across the area through Tuesday. We will see some showers and thunderstorms with the possibility of an isolated severe storm or two. Gusty... Read More.
2 Firefighters Injured In Commercial Fire Saturday Morning In Whitfield County
Two firefighters were injured while battling a blaze at a commercial building in Whitfield County on Saturday morning. The fire broke out just before 9 a.m. on Atlantic Drive. The Whitfield County Fire Department reports the firefighters suffered chemical burns but have since been... Read More.