Weather Alert & Public Safety
We begin the morning with a crucial weather update. The National Weather Service is tracking a potential severe weather threat for later this afternoon and into the early evening hours. Forecast models indicate a potential squall line—a long, narrow band of intense thunderstorms—swinging through North Georgia between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM today. These fast-moving lines act like a wall of bad weather, bringing sudden temperature drops, heavy downpours, and damaging straight-line winds. Gordon County EMA Director Courtney Taylor advises all residents to stay weather-aware and ensure you have multiple reliable ways to receive warnings as this system develops.
Recent Arrests
Josshua Yandari Bahr (19): Sale of a Schedule I Controlled Substance.
Christopher Henry Palmer (47): Terroristic Threats and Acts.
Justin Ray Weldon (26): Child Molestation.
Jacob Franklin Brown (20): Simple Assault and Simple Battery – Family Violence.
Rylee Dawn Evans (19): Harassing Communications.
Michael Allan Holder (45): Hit and run, failure to notify authorities following a wreck.
Joseph William Taylor (44): Hold for Other Agency.
Local Government & City News
It is a busy day for local leadership. The Calhoun City Council has a packed agenda for today, Monday, June 22nd, kicking off with a noon Work Session, followed by the 7:00 PM regular meeting at the Depot Community Room. A key moment will be the swearing-in of John Robbins to the Calhoun City School Board of Education.
The council is set to adopt the proposed $144.7 million annual operating budgets for the City of Calhoun, Utilities, and Calhoun City Schools. The largest portions of the budget are dedicated to Electric utilities at 30% and Water and Sewer at 28%. For the General Government, the budget sits at $29.5 million. Residents will want to note a proposed 5% increase in water and sewer rates for the upcoming fiscal year, alongside major capital projects like the new Recreation Center and PFAS reduction improvements.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, the Gordon County General Administration Committee will meet Tuesday, June 23rd, at 3:00 PM in the Gordon County Administration Building Conference Room. This will be your last chance to sit in before their summer break until September 22nd.
Community Events & Announcements
The Calhoun-Gordon Retired Educators are proud to announce their 2026 scholarship recipients. Congratulations to Averie Rose Walraven, Leah Moody, and Keira Bryson, who are all pursuing careers in teaching! In community needs, Carol’s Closet is currently in critical need of laundry pods and diapers to help local families. The Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library is open today from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the Silver Sneakers class continues every Tuesday and Friday morning at 9:00 AM.
Event
Date & Time
Location & Details
Lavender Dayz Festival
June 22–23 (4 PM – 8 PM)
Saddle Creek Lavender Farm
Healing Hands Clinic Open House
June 23 (4 PM – 6 PM)
203 Edmond Street, Calhoun
United We Read
Starting June 23 (11 AM – 1 PM)
Calhoun Boys & Girls Club & Ranger Comm. Center
Godspell Musical
June 26–27
Harris Arts Center
Sports, History & Fun Facts
In sports, the Atlanta Braves dropped their Sunday matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers 9-4, and are kicking off a West Coast road trip against the San Diego Padres tonight at Petco Park. But on this exact day in 1997, the Braves brought the power, dominating the Phillies 12-5 with a massive nine-run third inning featuring homers from Chipper Jones, Fred McGriff, Michael Tucker, and Jeff Blauser.
On This Day in History
1934: Ferdinand Porsche was officially commissioned to design a “People’s Car,” paving the way for the iconic Volkswagen Beetle.
1955: Walt Disney released the animated classic Lady and the Tramp to U.S. theaters.
1990: “Checkpoint Charlie,” the famous border crossing between East and West Berlin, was officially dismantled.
Celebrity Birthdays
Meryl Streep (Born 1949): Record-breaking Academy Award-winning actress.
Cyndi Lauper (Born 1953): Grammy-winning pop icon defining 1980s music.
Kurt Warner (Born 1971): Hall of Fame NFL quarterback and Super Bowl MVP.
Seasonal Notes
With the Summer Solstice having just passed over the weekend, we are officially in the first full week of the summer season! As road trip season hits its peak heading toward the Fourth of July, remember to stay hydrated in the Georgia heat and enjoy the longest daylight hours of the year.