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Ray Denmon to Be Honored by City; Feb. 23 Designated as ‘Ray Denmon Day’ in Calhoun

Tuesday, January 27

The City of Calhoun will honor former City Councilman Ray Denmon with multiple designations recognizing his service to the community. At the Monday night Calhoun City Council meeting on Jan. 26, 2026, Councilmember Bruce Potts recommended that the city formally recognize Denmon. The recommendation was... Read More.

Northwest Georgia Health Departments to Open Late Tuesday

Monday, January 26

Several public health offices across northwest Georgia will open later than usual on Tuesday, January 27. The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District office in Rome, along with health departments in Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk counties, will... Read More.

Second Case of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Walker County Poultry Flock

Monday, January 26

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — State and federal agriculture officials have confirmed a second case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry operation in Walker County. According to the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the affected facility — identified as Walker 02 — housed approximately 16,000 broiler breeder... Read More.

NWS Issues Black Ice Warning for North Georgia

Monday, January 26

NWS Issues Black Ice Warning for North Georgia NORTH GEORGIA — The National Weather Service in Peachtree City says colder air and breezy winds are moving into the region, creating refreeze and black ice concerns this morning. Officials warn that dangerous conditions are most likely on... Read More.

Statewide: Ice Continues to Threaten Roadways as Georgia DOT Urges Motorists to Stay Off Roads

Monday, January 26

Ice remains a significant concern across north and north-central Georgia as Georgia Department of Transportation crews continue monitoring and treating roadways amid ongoing winter storm impacts and sharply colder temperatures. According to Georgia DOT, maintenance teams worked throughout Sunday and continued operations overnight, treating, re-treating... Read More.

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.

Ray Denmon to Be Honored by City; Feb. 23 Designated as ‘Ray Denmon Day’ in Calhoun

Northwest Georgia Health Departments to Open Late Tuesday

Second Case of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Walker County Poultry Flock

NWS Issues Black Ice Warning for North Georgia

Statewide: Ice Continues to Threaten Roadways as Georgia DOT Urges Motorists to Stay Off Roads

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

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