19-Year-Old Identified in Fatal Bartow County Crash
A 19-year-old Fairmount man has been identified as the victim of a fatal three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on Highway 411 in northeast Bartow County. Bartow County Coroner Joel Guyton confirmed the victim as Noah Chastain. According to the Georgia State Patrol, a Ford pickup crossed into the southbound lane and struck a tractor-trailer head-on, causing the truck to overturn across the highway. A Cadillac traveling north attempted to avoid the crash but was struck by the falling trailer. Chastain died at the scene. The tractor-trailer driver suffered a leg injury, while the Cadillac driver was not injured. The tractor-trailer was hauling milk, which spilled during the crash, prompting notification of the FDA.
Tree Falls on Fairmount Home; No Injuries Reported
Gordon County Fire Rescue responded to a structural rescue call around 10 a.m. Thursday after a tree fell on a home at the corner of Tennessee Street and Cornwell Street in Fairmount. Both occupants and their dog were able to safely exit the home before crews arrived. No injuries were reported.
April 1 Deadline Approaching for Homestead Exemption Applications
Gordon County officials are reminding homeowners that the deadline to apply for a homestead exemption is April 1, 2026. The state offers several homestead exemptions, and Gordon County provides five local exemptions with additional savings available for residents ages 65, 70, and a new exemption for those 75 and older. Homeowners who recently reached one of these age milestones may qualify for a larger discount and are encouraged to contact the Tax Assessor’s Office for a “homestead checkup.” Applications will be accepted through April 1, with another opportunity available during the appeal window later this year. For more information, residents can contact the Gordon County Tax Assessor’s Office at 706-629-6812 or visit gordontaxassessors.com.