stow has officially opened its first U.S. facility in Gordon County, celebrating with national and local leaders on October 15. Locally, the Belgian manufacturer makes racks for logistics centers, and it currently employs over 100 people with plans to double its workforce to 200 as it supplies the American logistics, food, and life sciences industries.
With city and county tax bills heading out the door, property owners will see a mix of changes. Both Calhoun City and Gordon County school systems took full rollbacks, with Gordon County Schools at 14.529 mills and Calhoun City Schools at 10.888 mills. The Gordon County government rate is set at 7.7 mills, while the City of Calhoun lowered its rate to 2.25 mills. Homestead properties will see a tax decrease, while commercial properties are expected to face a tax increase following their first reassessment since 2018.
In law enforcement news, an inmate at the Gordon County Jail died early this morning following a medical crisis in his cell. Despite a rapid response from emergency personnel, the individual did not survive, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is actively handling the independent investigation.
The Gordon County 4-H is accepting online orders for 20-pound produce boxes until November 2. These Georgia farm-fresh boxes cost $35 and will be delivered to the Extension office for pick-up the week of November 16.
Meanwhile, the Gordon Central Cheerleading team is wrapping up their Coca-Cola fundraiser on October 18, offering discounted 20-ounce bottles to cover competition fees, travel, and meals. As my baby sister Liza Allen is the coach, I really need your help selling cases to support our Warriors. You can order online at cocacolaunitedd2c.com/
It’s not always easy finding a doctor who takes the time to truly listen, but my recent conversation with Dr. Ted Bowers from Hamilton Health – Calhoun proved his absolute dedication to personalized patient care. As a board-certified family physician, he builds a solid foundation of trust while treating patients of all ages right here on Curtis Parkway. Don’t wait until you’re feeling under the weather to find a doctor you can rely on. Give his office a call at 762-268-4904 or visit VitruvianHealth.com/Calhoun to establish care with Hamilton Health – Calhoun, part of Vitruvian Health.