City Council Reviews $50M Water Bond; Data Center Sessions Announced
The Calhoun City Council met Monday night, November 9, with an agenda headlined by a major $50 million utility infrastructure package. Following a noon work session, Mayor Palmer opened the evening meeting in the Depot Community Room and announced that city offices will be closed on November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving. The council reviewed the Water and Wastewater Department’s request to issue up to $50 million in Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds to fund Phase I water system construction, PFAS reduction steps, and system-wide upgrades. Additionally, the council reviewed the formal submission of FY26 fourth-quarter and FY27 budget amendments, a $400 Conditional Use Permit fee, and a Calhoun Police Department request for $7,500 in State Forfeiture Funds for departmental ammunition. The Downtown Development Authority also requested street closures for the downtown holiday kickoff and a November 21 open container district.
Calhoun Yellow Jackets Prepare for a Big Week
The Calhoun Yellow Jackets have a massive week ahead, starting with the Veterans Day Parade tomorrow. We will have full coverage starting at noon right here on Georgia 101.7. For local theater fans, Thursday is your last chance to see the region-winning production of Big Fish at 7:00 PM at the Calhoun Performing Arts Center before the cast travels to the state competition. In sports news, a referee shortage has moved the Jackets playoff game to Saturday at 6:00 PM.
AdventHealth Gordon Hosts Free Lung Cancer Screening
AdventHealth Gordon is offering a free lung cancer screening event this Saturday, November 14, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The screening is completely free for qualifying patients without insurance coverage. Space is limited and registration is required, so interested individuals should call 706-879-5850 to check eligibility and reserve an appointment.
Data Center Information Sessions Scheduled
Two interactive information sessions have been scheduled for residents tracking local commercial development regarding future digital infrastructure and data centers. The first session takes place next Tuesday, November 17, at 7:00 PM, featuring an expert panel to answer community questions on economics, water usage, noise levels, and employment. A second session is set for December 9 at 7:00 PM to build on those discussions by exploring site visioning and good neighbor agreements.
Hero Agriculture Highlighted on the Morning Show
Monday morning, we welcomed Mike Reynolds from Hero Agriculture to the airwaves. Reynolds discussed the Calhoun-based nonprofit’s incredible ongoing mission to use farming to help local veterans find hope, heal from trauma, and build purposeful lives in the community.
VAC Seeks Sponsors for Operation Happy Christmas
The Voluntary Action Center urgently needs individuals, families, local businesses, and churches to sponsor waiting children for their “Operation Happy Christmas” program. Sponsors receive their assigned child’s age, clothing sizes, and a wishlist to guide their shopping. To help a Gordon County child have a brighter Christmas morning, call the VAC at 706-629-7283.
Vitruvian live read
During a recent in-studio conversation, Dr. Ted Bowers from Hamilton Health – Calhoun emphasized his absolute dedication to building a foundation of trust and personal care with every patient. As a board-certified family physician located on Curtis Parkway, Dr. Bowers encourages patients to establish a relationship before they feel under the weather. You can reach his office at 762-268-4904 or visit VitruvianHealth.com/Calhoun to get set up.