The Gordon Central Warriors will return to their home field Friday night as they welcome the Christian Heritage Lions from Dalton for a region matchup in Calhoun.
Gordon Central enters Friday night’s contest still searching for its first victory of the season with an 0-6 record, while Christian Heritage comes into the game at 5-1.
The Warriors will look to use their home-field advantage to pull off an upset against a Lions team that has enjoyed a strong start to the season.
Christian Heritage will be looking to secure its sixth victory of the year and continue building momentum as the regular season moves into its final stretch.
For Gordon Central, Friday night’s matchup provides another opportunity to turn things around and gain some confidence heading into the remaining weeks of the season.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 9, at Gordon Central High School in Calhoun.
Fans unable to attend can catch all the action live on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH, with pregame coverage beginning at 7 p.m.
Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH will bring listeners coverage of Friday night’s region showdown between the Warriors and Lions.
Flood Watch for CalhounDetails
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
Effective: Saturday, October 10 at 12:00 amExpires: Sunday, October 11 at 8:00 am
Precautionary
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Locations
WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
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WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia, including the following areas, in central Georgia, Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Crawford, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Houston, Jasper, Jones, Laurens, Monroe, Montgomery, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Telfair, Twiggs, Wheeler, Wilcox and Wilkinson. In east central Georgia, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Jefferson, Johnson, Taliaferro, Treutlen, Warren, Washington and Wilkes. In north central Georgia, Barrow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Lumpkin, Morgan, Newton, North Fulton, Pickens, Rockdale, South Fulton, Union and Walton. In northeast Georgia, Banks, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Towns and White. In northwest Georgia, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker and Whitfield. In southeast Georgia, Toombs. In west central Georgia, Chattahoochee, Coweta, Harris, Heard, Lamar, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Pike, Schley, Spalding, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, Upson and Webster.
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WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning.
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IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring rounds of heavy rainfall to the area tonight through early Sunday. Widespread totals of 1 to 4 inches are expected with a localized swath of up to 8 inches where the heaviest bands set up and train. With high rainfall rates and the potential for repeated rounds of heavy rain in bands, flash flooding is expected. The locations most at risk are poor drainage and urban areas, as well as creeks and streams prone to flash flooding.
High Wind Warning for CalhounDetails
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
Effective: Saturday, October 10 at 12:00 amExpires: Sunday, October 11 at 8:00 am
What
East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Stronger gusts are possible in the higher elevations of the north Georgia mountains.
Where
Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.
When
From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Sunday.
Impacts
Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Precautionary/preparedness Actions
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
