Good morning, Gordon County. Here is your Georgia 101.7 News Update.
Early voting numbers are in, and just 19.7 percent of registered voters in Gordon County took part in advance voting, making us the 8th worst in the state for early turnout. If you are casting your ballot tomorrow on Election Day, polls will be open statewide from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Remember that some precinct locations have changed—specifically, if your usual polling place is the Calhoun Rec center, you will be voting at Belmont Baptist Church while the rec center is being rebuilt. You can double-check your designated polling place at mvp.sos.ga.gov. Through Friday, 9,385 votes have been cast in Gordon County. Statewide, total advance voting reached 2,705,252 by closing on Friday. If you haven’t voted
Tomorrow evening, the Gordon County Board of Commissioners will meet at the Judicial Building, with a 5:00 PM work session and a 6:00 PM regular session. A major portion of the agenda is dedicated to public safety and infrastructure, including a $136,196 request for new HVAC units at the county jail, and a proposal to trade in 103 surplus Sheriff’s Office firearms for replacements. On the recreation side, the board will vote on $16,000 for new outdoor pickleball courts and over $91,000 for HVAC automation at Sonoraville Recreation.: GO. VOTE!!!
Turning to local public safety, a death investigation is underway in Sugar Valley after two individuals were found deceased inside a Highway 136 home on Saturday. The Gordon County Coroner’s Office has identified them as 63-year-old Thomas Bordovsky and 77-year-old Donna Naylor. Their bodies have been sent to the GBI crime lab for a post-mortem examination. Authorities report that no additional suspects are believed to be at large, and the GBI is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
Looking at the weekend booking report, local law enforcement made several major arrests over the last 48 hours:
Rafael Jose Guardado (24) was arrested by the Georgia State Patrol for reckless driving after being clocked doing 127 in a 70-mile-per-hour zone.
Brice Lenair Poole (30) was arrested by the Georgia State Patrol on multiple charges including a hit and run, DUI, and willful obstruction.
Justin Bradley Bullock (34) and Susan Victoria Powell (30) were both arrested by the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office for simple battery related to family violence.
David Clarence Hubble (57) and Steven Michael Pruitt (60) were both arrested on DUI charges.
Ashley Nicole Miller (32) was arrested by the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office for a technical probation violation.
In local government news, Gordon County property tax bills are officially in the mail, though they are arriving later than usual this year. County officials say a problem with an outside vendor caused the delay, making Gordon County one of the last in the state to mail them out. If you don’t want to wait on the mail carrier, your tax bill is available right now online or in person at the Gordon County Tax Commissioner’s Office.
If you are looking for a way to give back as the weather cools down, Sam Lusk of Samantha Lusk and Associates Realty joined us this morning to announce her “Keep Gordon Warm” event on December 5th. She is currently collecting new and gently used blankets, coats, socks, gloves, scarves, and hats to help those in need right here at home. You can drop off your winter clothing donations at her office on River Street.
We wrap up the news this morning with some fantastic local sports updates. Calhoun native and world No. 106 tennis star McCartney Kessler has generously donated $5,000 to the Calhoun High School tennis program. Spreading that support across the county, she also provided matching $5,000 donations to both the Gordon Central and Sonoraville tennis teams.
Finally, a massive congratulations goes out to the Sonoraville High School Phoenix, who have won the 2026 GHSA Class 3A Softball State Championship. The Phoenix defeated Appling County to bring the state title home, capping off an absolutely incredible season on the diamond.
That’s a look at your local news. I’m Brent, and we’ll be right back with more music and morning chat on WJTH.