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Georgia DOT Urges Drivers to “Slow Down” for Work Zone Awareness Week

The Georgia Department of Transportation is joining national partners this week to promote roadway safety as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs April 20–24. The annual campaign, coordinated with the American Traffic Safety Services Association and supported by groups including the Federal ...

Gordon County 911 Honored Ahead of National Telecommunicators Week

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners took time during its most recent meeting to recognize the critical role of local emergency dispatchers, honoring Gordon County 911 personnel ahead of National Telecommunicators Week. During Tuesday night’s meeting, Board Chair Bud Owens presented a formal proclamation declaring ...

Oversized Equipment Transport to Impact Traffic in Rome This Week

The Rome Police Department is advising motorists to prepare for potential traffic delays this week due to the transport of oversized industrial equipment through the area. According to officials, large silo transports measuring approximately 140 feet in length will travel inbound on Highway 53 before ...

Gordon County 911 Seeks Donors to “Adopt a Dispatcher” for National Telecommunicators Week

In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed the second full week of April, Gordon County E-911 is inviting community members to “adopt” one of their dispatchers. Dispatchers, also known as telecommunicators, play a crucial role in public safety. They are the first point ...

GCF&R RESPONDS TO TWO MAJOR HOUSE FIRES DURING THANKSGIVING WEEK; ONE INJURED

Gordon County Fire & Rescue crews were met with a surge of emergency calls over Thanksgiving week, responding to two serious residential fires that resulted in major property loss and one significant injury. According to officials, the first fire occurred at a home on Linda ...

Holiday Travel Rush Begins: Georgia Suspends Lane Closures for Thanksgiving Week

Georgia drivers can expect a smoother ride on the roads this Thanksgiving holiday, as the state has suspended lane closures from Nov. 26 through Nov. 30 to help ease heavy travel congestion. Transportation officials say traffic is expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons ...

State Election Audit Set to Begin This Week

The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office will begin an audit of the November 4 elections this week. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is scheduled to hold a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday at 3 p.m. to officially kick off the process. ...

GCF&R Offers Operational Overview at Commissioner Meeting; Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed

At the Gordon County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, 2025, Gordon County Fire & Rescue (GCF&R) Chief Heath Derryberry provided commissioners with an update on the department’s current operations, initiatives, and ongoing needs. During his presentation, Chief Derryberry highlighted key areas ...

Dangerous Heat Expected Across North Georgia This Week.

Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for dangerously high heat indices, which are expected to climb above 100 degrees beginning this weekend and continuing into early next week. The National Weather Service warns that Heat Advisories are increasingly likely for Sunday, Monday, and ...

A pretty quiet weather week may end on a stormy note!

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