Calhoun Identifies Long-Term PFAS Solution
Following extensive pilot testing, Calhoun officials have selected reverse osmosis as the city’s preferred long-term method for removing PFAS contaminants from its water supply. The system, deemed the most effective and sustainable option, carries an estimated $288.3 million in capital costs and a projected 80-year cost exceeding $1.25 billion. City data shows both water treatment plants have reported non-detect PFAS levels since April 2025.
Two Arrested in Calhoun Meth Trafficking Investigation
A multi-week investigation by the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrests of two men on meth trafficking charges. Deputies arrested Bruce Sterling Peace, 63, of Trion, and Michael Simpson, 66, of Calhoun, after separate traffic stops where large quantities of methamphetamine were seized. Peace and Simpson, both with extensive prior drug histories, remain in custody awaiting court appearances.
