• Heat Advisory for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
    Expires: July 04, 2026 @ 8:00pm
    WHAT
    Heat index values up to 108.
    WHERE
    Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.
    WHEN
    Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
    IMPACTS
    Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ... Southwestern Gilmer County in north central Georgia...
    ... Northeastern Gordon County in northwestern Georgia...
    ...hail or flooding...
    ...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...
    ...RADAR INDICATED MAX WIND GUST...
    Expires: July 03, 2026 @ 3:00pm
    SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
    Southwestern Gilmer County in north central Georgia... Southeastern Murray County in northwestern Georgia... Northeastern Gordon County in northwestern Georgia... Northwestern Pickens County in north central Georgia... * Until 300 PM EDT. * At 233 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Carters, or 10 miles southwest of Ellijay, moving west at 15 mph.
    HAZARD
    60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
    SOURCE
    Radar indicated.
    IMPACT
    Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
    LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE
    Oakman, Carters, and Roundtop.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA. HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
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Record Fourth of July Travel Expected as Gordon County Residents Hit the Road

Holiday traffic is expected to increase across Gordon County as a record number of Georgians prepare to travel for the Independence Day holiday. AAA projects more than 2.4 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday travel period, which runs ...

Brownlee Mountain Road to Remain Closed Through End of Next Week

Gordon County officials are advising motorists that Brownlee Mountain Road at Highway 53 will remain closed, possibly through the end of next week, as work continues on a water main tie-in project. According to Gordon County, the extended closure is necessary while crews complete repairs ...

Lane Closure Planned on Martha Berry Boulevard for Road Repairs This Week

Motorists traveling through Floyd County should expect delays later this week as roadway repairs are scheduled along Martha Berry Boulevard. Weather permitting, crews will close the right southbound lane of U.S. Highway 27/Martha Berry Boulevard on Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 25, near 10th ...

Lane Closure Scheduled on Martha Berry Boulevard for Road Repairs

Motorists traveling on Martha Berry Boulevard in Floyd County should prepare for delays early next week as road repair work gets underway on a busy section of U.S. Highway 27. According to transportation officials, the right southbound lane of US 27/Martha Berry Boulevard near 10th ...

Motorcycle Crash Closes Dews Pond Road; Air Ambulance Responding

Emergency crews are currently responding to a crash involving a motorcycle and an automobile on Dews Pond Road at Park Drive. Authorities have closed the roadway in the area as first responders work the scene. Injuries have been reported, and an air ambulance is reportedly ...

Eastbound Lanes of Rome Road Temporarily Closed for Air Ambulance Landing

Update: The Gordon County Sheriff's Office said the roadway was reopened after the helicopter departed the area. The Gordon Gazette did confirm that one person suffered serious injuries in a fire-related incident and was flown by LifeForce to receive treatment. Officials have not released the victim's ...

Atlanta Braves Continue Road Swing Sunday in Cincinnati

The Atlanta Braves conclude their weekend trip to Cincinnati on Sunday when they take on the Reds at Great American Ball Park. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. Atlanta brings a 40-19 record into the game and will look to continue its winning ways ...

Braves Begin Road Trip With Friday Night Matchup in Cincinnati

A weekend road trip gets underway tonight for the Atlanta Braves as they travel to Cincinnati to face the Reds in the opening game of a three-game series. The Braves enter the contest with a 38-19 record and have been dominant away from home this ...

Braves Continue Road Trip with Afternoon Game Against Mariners

The Atlanta Braves wrap up their series in Seattle this afternoon as they take on the Mariners at T-Mobile Park. First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m. Eastern, with the Braves entering the contest at 26-11 on the season and an impressive 14-5 record ...

Braves Continue Road Trip Tonight Against Seattle Mariners

The Atlanta Braves are back in action tonight as they continue their West Coast swing with a matchup against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The Braves enter tonight’s game with an impressive 25-11 record, while Seattle comes in at 17-19 on the season. Atlanta ...
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