Calhoun motorists will face detours today as US 41 shuts down for repairs between East Line Street and SR 156. The closure began at 9 a.m. and will last until 6 a.m. Tuesday, routing northbound traffic via the SR 136 Connector and C.L. Morris Parkway. Meanwhile, the City of Calhoun is holding two public hearings today on a proposed millage rate reduction to 2.25 mills, which would be the city’s lowest rate since 2017. Because the proposed rate exceeds the calculated rollback rate, it must be legally advertised as a property tax increase. City officials are also convening for a noon work session and a 7:00 p.m. council meeting to discuss Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, surplus equipment, and alcohol license second readings, alongside work reports from City Administrator Paul Worley and Utilities Administrator Kyle Ellis. Looking ahead, local civic engagement continues with the County Commission Meeting on October 6 and a City Zoning Meeting at the Depot on October 8.
Local News Update: Calhoun And Gordon County
Sonoraville Elementary and Tolbert Elementary are celebrating their recognition as 2026 Title I Reward Schools, placing them in the top 5% of Georgia’s Title I schools for academic progress. Civic pride extends beyond the classroom, as residents are encouraged to support local youth sports at Gordon Central football games and engage with seasonal projects like the Gordon County Young Farmers’ hay bale animals. Locals can also participate in ongoing environmental initiatives, recycling programs, and community planting projects, or support the Voluntary Action Center through food donations. On the airwaves this Wednesday, September 30, CFL Flooring will discuss local DFACS volunteer opportunities.
New Foundations Development, Inc. is hosting a free Housing Resource Fair this Saturday, October 3, at Crane Eater Community Church. Running from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the event offers guidance on down payment assistance, property taxes, and special programs for first responders. The fall calendar is packed with local events, including the upcoming Drive Out Domestic Violence charity car show and various hunter education courses at Sonoraville High School. The festive season continues with Rocktober Fest on October 10 in Downtown Calhoun, the Gordon County Antique Engine & Tractor Club Show on October 16 and 17, and the Annual Trunk or Treat on October 17.
The USDA Wildlife Services will distribute approximately 648,000 oral rabies vaccine baits across 15 northwest Georgia counties, including Gordon County. Helicopter drops begin October 7 for residential areas, with fixed-wing drops starting October 20. In nearby Rome, major environmental cleanup and demolition will begin this October at the Battey Business Complex, with a community briefing set for October 12.
Statewide headlines feature a new electrical capacity agreement between Georgia Power and Google, adding 96 megawatts from two nuclear plants. The Georgia DNR successfully acquired the Pine Log Wildlife Management Area to block commercial development, while Zoo Atlanta officially welcomed new giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang. In Atlanta, Goodwill introduced a commercial vehicle simulator program for career seekers. Consumers should also monitor their kitchens, as over 83 tons of meat from a Georgia distributor and two lots of bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine sold at Walmart have been recalled over inspection and listeria concerns.
Recent bookings in the Gordon County jail include several arrests:
Cassi Breanne Duncan, 28, Adairsville, GCSO, false report of a crime.
Marenda Ann Duncan, 46, Resaca, FPD, battery.
Kaitlin Danielle Lee, 34, Calhoun, CPD, simple battery – family violence.
Joel Adam Matta, 24, Calhoun, CPD, criminal trespass and obstruction/hindering of an officer.
Timothy Duane Penland, 58, Calhoun, GCSO, aggravated assault (FVA), battery/simple battery – family violence, and obstruction or hindering law enforcement officers.
James Nolan Veitch, 38, Acworth, GCSO, transmission of photo or video depicting sexually explicit conduct of an adult.
Brady Lee Little, 20, Resaca, GCSO, theft by shoplifting – misdemeanor (pre-book).
Thomas Turner Mathis, 24, Rockyface, CPD, possession and use of drug related objects and possession of a schedule II controlled substance.
Lewis Eugene Avery, 35, Kingston, CPD, criminal trespass and theft by shoplifting – misdemeanor.
Jordon Curtis Crawford McCray, 29, Marietta, CPD, criminal trespass.
Sunny conditions will blanket Calhoun today with a high of 82°F, and sunny skies will continue tomorrow with a high of 85°F.