We start with weather news: the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Gordon County in effect from noon to 8 PM today, with temperatures climbing to 96 degrees and heat index values reaching 105 to 107. Please stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activity.
Here is a look at recent local arrests:
Christian Alexande Galdamez-Coca, 24, Calhoun, CPD, Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic, Driving Under the Influence Endangering Child Under 14, Driving Under the Influence, Driving Without a Valid License, Interference with Government Property, Operation of Vehicle on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicle.
Ashley Pawn Hall, 38, Adairsville, GCSO, Cruelty to Children – 2nd Degree (Prebook).
Allen James Thomas, 56, Calhoun, GCSO, Simple Battery (Prebook).
Rachael Rae Thomas, 44, Resaca, GCSO, Simple Battery (Prebook).
Phillip George Walterman, 51, Adairsville, GCSO, V.G.C.S.A (Prebook).
In local government updates, Georgia Department of Transportation engineers are inspecting Highway 41 today from just north of CVS extending toward State Route 156 to determine whether current roadway issues require full infrastructure repairs or simple patching. During their recent work session, the Calhoun City Council also addressed severe local stormwater flooding, advanced the Curtis Parkway roundabout project toward a September bid award, and received an educational briefing on data centers from Electric Cities of Georgia, covering power scaling, zoning guardrails, and risk management strategies while the city’s development moratorium remains active. Additionally, Davenport and Company will guide necessary bond issuance and repayment for the new reverse osmosis water filtration plants on Mauldin Road and Brittany Drive, as that critical project continues through its design phase and the city prepares to select a construction company.
At the pump, regular unleaded gas prices in Gordon County are holding steady between $3.74 and $3.84 per gallon, tracking just below the Georgia state average of $3.92. Meanwhile, Kurt Sutherland reports that gas can be found for $3.54 at Buc-ee’s.
In corporate news, Mohawk Industries will release its Q2 financial results on Thursday, July 30, followed by a live webcast on Friday. Wall Street analysts project an adjusted earnings per share of $2.58 on revenues of $2.79 billion, as management implements price increases and restructuring to counter slow remodeling demand, high interest rates, and tariff pressures.
In sports, the Atlanta Braves fell 14-3 to the New York Mets at Citi Field last night. The series in New York continues tonight at 7:10 PM, concludes with a matinee on Wednesday at 1:10 PM, and the Braves then return to Truist Park to host the Washington Nationals starting this Thursday.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the McConnell Community Center at 115 McConnell Road invites residents to a public community gathering on Saturday, August 1, starting at 12:00 Noon, featuring fellowship and free snacks while supplies last.