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Georgia Voters to Decide on Three Statewide Constitutional Amendments in November Election

Sunday, October 11

Georgia voters will have more than candidates to consider when they head to the polls for the November 3, 2026, general election. Three proposed amendments to the Georgia Constitution will appear on the statewide ballot, addressing farmland tax benefits, probate court elections, and funding... Read More.

Gordon County EMA Warns of Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain and Tornado Threat as Hurricane Isaias Approaches

Friday, October 9

Gordon County EMA released the following weather update Friday, October 9, urging residents to complete storm preparations and remain alert for emergency weather warnings throughout the weekend: Isaias strengthened overnight and is now a Category 3 hurricane set to make landfall near Pensacola this evening.... Read More.

National Weather Service Special Webinar on Hurricane Isaias

Friday, October 9

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City held a special webinar today on Hurricane Isaias. You can watch right here:

AAA Urges North Georgia Drivers to Avoid Unnecessary Travel as Severe Weather Threatens Weekend

Friday, October 9

AAA is urging motorists across north Georgia to avoid unnecessary travel this weekend as a significant storm system threatens to bring heavy rainfall, flash flooding, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes to the region. According to a news release issued Friday, October 9, the storm system... Read More.

Governor Kemp Declares State of Emergency for All 159 Georgia Counties Ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Thursday, October 8

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared a statewide state of emergency covering all 159 counties as Hurricane Isaias threatens to bring severe weather to portions of the state. The emergency declaration includes Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Gordon, Murray, Walker and Whitfield counties in Northwest Georgia. The declaration... Read More.

Downtown Calhoun’s Rocktober Fest Postponed Due to Severe Weather Threat

Thursday, October 8

Downtown Calhoun’s Rocktober Fest will not take place as scheduled this weekend due to concerns about potentially dangerous weather conditions associated with the approaching storm system. Organizers announced the decision after meeting with public safety officials and closely monitoring the forecast. The festival had been... Read More.

Flood and High Wind Watches Issued for Northwest Georgia

Thursday, October 8

Northwest Georgia is preparing for heavy rain and potentially damaging winds this weekend as Hurricane Isaias impacts the region. A Flood Watch will be in effect beginning at 2 o’clock Saturday morning and continuing through 8 o’clock Sunday morning. Forecasters say widespread rainfall totals of one... Read More.

Severe Weather, Heavy Rain Threatens Gordon County This Weekend; Patrick Core to Provide Forecast Friday Morning

Thursday, October 8

Brent Jones with the Georgia 101.7 News Center has just concluded a vital weather briefing held jointly by the Gordon County Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service. The session focused heavily on the severe storms and significant rainfall expected to move through... Read More.

Georgia Primitive Weapons Deer Hunting Season Opens Saturday, Oct. 10

Tuesday, October 6

Georgia’s primitive weapons deer hunting season opens Saturday, Oct. 10, giving hunters a week-long opportunity to pursue deer with muzzleloaders, archery equipment and other legal primitive weapons. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division says nearly 11,000 deer were harvested during last year’s... Read More.

Gov. Kemp Suspends Penalties for Off-Road “Dyed” Diesel Use, Provides Further Relief for Truckers and Farmers

Tuesday, October 6

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that, in consultation with Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Speaker of the House Jon Burns, and Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper, he has amended the State of Emergency Order issued last week to include waiving penalties for the use... Read More.

Georgia Voters to Decide on Three Statewide Constitutional Amendments in November Election

Gordon County EMA Warns of Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain and Tornado Threat as Hurricane Isaias Approaches

National Weather Service Special Webinar on Hurricane Isaias

AAA Urges North Georgia Drivers to Avoid Unnecessary Travel as Severe Weather Threatens Weekend

Governor Kemp Declares State of Emergency for All 159 Georgia Counties Ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Downtown Calhoun’s Rocktober Fest Postponed Due to Severe Weather Threat

Flood and High Wind Watches Issued for Northwest Georgia

Severe Weather, Heavy Rain Threatens Gordon County This Weekend; Patrick Core to Provide Forecast Friday Morning

Georgia Primitive Weapons Deer Hunting Season Opens Saturday, Oct. 10

Gov. Kemp Suspends Penalties for Off-Road “Dyed” Diesel Use, Provides Further Relief for Truckers and Farmers

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