• Winter Storm Watch for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
    Expires: January 26, 2026 @ 10:00am
    WHAT
    Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Ice accumulations of 0.25 to 0.75 inches, with snow or sleet amounts of an inch or less.
    WHERE
    Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia.
    WHEN
    From late Friday night through Monday morning.
    IMPACTS
    Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-2-25

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In today’s news:

Gordon County Sheriff’s Office personnel attended advanced training in Litchfield, Kentucky last week, focusing on human tracking. The training lasted 5 days and included classroom instruction and field exercises. GCSO maintains two tracking dogs which are used both to track fugitives as well as search/rescue of lost/missing persons.

Gordon County Board of Commissioners Meeting is Tuesday, May 6th. With the work session starting at 5 p.m. and the regular meeting at 6 pm. On the agenda – Gordon County’s budget. Possibly, an update to the Ranger Community Center Project as well. As yet, the agenda is not released.

On Tuesday, May 6, Praise and Preparedness, a workshop for faith-based groups is being presented at The Depot. Courtney Taylor, Gordon County EMA director, helps get churches ready to respond to natural disasters.

By: Brent Jones