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City Council to Hold Work Session and Regular Meeting on January 26

Monday, January 26

The City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026. The work session is scheduled for 12:00 noon at 700 West Line Street in the conference room. City officials are expected to review agenda items and discuss city... Read More.

Updated: Power Outages in Gordon County

Sunday, January 25

Gordon County Power Outage Update: As of 5:09pm Georgia Power reports just one customer currently without power in Gordon County. That's it. Praying that last house gets power soon! Stay Safe and Stay Warm. More than 500 still without power in Gordon County. 509 total without... Read More.

Georgia DOT Crews Continue Treating Roads as Colder Temperatures Move In

Sunday, January 25

ATLANTA — Georgia Department of Transportation crews worked through the night to treat interstates and state routes across north and north-central Georgia as a winter storm continued to move through the region and colder temperatures settled in. According to Georgia DOT, crews focused on areas... Read More.

NGEMC Announces Drive-Thru Delays and Office Closure for Monday

Sunday, January 25

North Georgia EMC (NGEMC) has announced modified operations for Monday, January 26, due to ongoing weather concerns. NGEMC drive-thru lanes at the Calhoun, Dalton, and Fort Oglethorpe offices will open at 10 a.m. The Trion office will be closed for the day. NGEMC officials say they... Read More.

From Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core

Sunday, January 25

Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core reports that nearly 99% of the area remained above freezing early this morning. However, conditions are expected to change significantly as the day progresses. Core says the region will experience very wet conditions today, along with occasional gusty winds. Much colder... Read More.

Updated: Power Outages in Gordon County

Sunday, January 25

More than 500 still without power in Gordon County. 509 total without power. Amicalola EMC reports 502 customers without power. Georgia Power 7 customers. We will continue to monitor the situation through the afternoon and will update again later today. Stay safe and stay... Read More.

GDOT Treats Thousands of Miles of Roads Ahead of Winter Weather

Sunday, January 25

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) says crews across Northwest Georgia worked ahead of incoming winter weather to treat more than 5,600 miles of state roadways. According to GDOT, road treatment operations began at 7 p.m. Friday. Within 24 hours, all state routes across the... Read More.

Northwest Georgia Health Departments to Close Monday Due to Hazardous Weather

Saturday, January 24

The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District announced that its district office in Rome, along with county health departments across northwest Georgia, will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to anticipated hazardous weather conditions. The closure affects health departments in Bartow, Catoosa,... Read More.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College to Close Campuses Monday Due to Weather

Saturday, January 24

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has announced that all campuses will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to the potential for hazardous travel conditions. As a result of the closure, all classes, activities, and campus events scheduled for the day are canceled. The college... Read More.

City of Calhoun Prepares for Weekend Winter Weather Event

Saturday, January 24

City of Calhoun departments are taking proactive measures ahead of this weekend’s anticipated winter weather. Police Department: Calhoun Police Chief Tony Pyle reported that all patrol vehicles, including 4x4 units, are fueled and generators tested. Officers will travel in pairs to ensure safety, and CPD... Read More.

City Council to Hold Work Session and Regular Meeting on January 26

Updated: Power Outages in Gordon County

Georgia DOT Crews Continue Treating Roads as Colder Temperatures Move In

NGEMC Announces Drive-Thru Delays and Office Closure for Monday

From Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core

Updated: Power Outages in Gordon County

GDOT Treats Thousands of Miles of Roads Ahead of Winter Weather

Northwest Georgia Health Departments to Close Monday Due to Hazardous Weather

Georgia Northwestern Technical College to Close Campuses Monday Due to Weather

City of Calhoun Prepares for Weekend Winter Weather Event

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