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More Than 100 New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1, Covering Education, Public Safety and Tax Relief

Wednesday, July 1

More than 100 new Georgia laws officially took effect Wednesday, July 1, bringing changes that impact education, public safety, tax policy, workforce development, and families across the state. Georgia Senate Republicans highlighted the new laws as part of their legislative agenda, saying the measures focus... Read More.

Scheduled Water Outage Planned Along Highway 53 in Gordon County Wednesday

Wednesday, July 1

Residents and businesses along a portion of Highway 53 in Gordon County should prepare for a temporary loss of water service on Wednesday as crews with Calhoun Utilities perform scheduled work. According to Calhoun Utilities, a planned water outage will take place on Wednesday, July... Read More.

Lane Closure Planned Wednesday on US 41 in Whitfield County

Tuesday, June 30

Motorists traveling on U.S. 41 in Whitfield County should expect delays on Wednesday as road crews perform maintenance work along a section of the highway. Weather permitting, the right northbound lane and shoulder of U.S. 41 will be closed between Thornton Avenue and Willowdale Road... Read More.

Georgia Secretary of State Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Mail Ballots

Tuesday, June 30

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says Georgia’s absentee ballot deadlines will remain unchanged following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows states to decide whether to count absentee ballots received after Election Day. The Supreme Court ruled Monday that federal law does not require... Read More.

GNTC Announces First Recipients of Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship

Tuesday, June 30

Georgia Northwestern Technical College has announced the first recipients of the Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship, with 12 students receiving awards for the summer 2026 semester. Funded through voluntary donations made on Georgia state income tax returns, the Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship was created to help... Read More.

Northwest Georgia Agriculture & Event Center Officially Opens Following Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Tuesday, June 30

The long-awaited Northwest Georgia Agriculture & Event Center officially opened Monday with a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new home at 1070 Liberty Road, located at the Northwest Georgia Regional Fairgrounds off Rome Road. The new facility marks the completion of a project made possible... Read More.

Heat Advisory Issued for Gordon County as Heat Index Expected to Reach 106 Degrees

Monday, June 29

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Dade County and surrounding areas through 8 p.m. Tuesday as hot temperatures and high humidity create the potential for dangerous heat conditions. The advisory includes Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Gordon, Murray, Walker, and Whitfield Counties. Officials say heat index... Read More.

Record Fourth of July Travel Expected as Gordon County Residents Hit the Road

Monday, June 29

Holiday traffic is expected to increase across Gordon County as a record number of Georgians prepare to travel for the Independence Day holiday. AAA projects more than 2.4 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday travel period, which runs... Read More.

Calhoun Man Killed in Sunday Morning Rollover Crash Identified

Monday, June 29

The Gordon County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal rollover crash that occurred early Sunday morning on Pine Chapel Road. According to Gordon County Coroner Nick Blalock, 48-year-old Wesley Matthew Freeman of Calhoun was killed in the single-vehicle accident during the early... Read More.

Georgia Power Shares Energy-Saving Tips as Summer Heat Arrives

Sunday, June 28

As summer temperatures continue to climb across Georgia, Georgia Power is encouraging customers to take simple steps to reduce energy use and keep monthly electric bills under control. The company is reminding customers that small changes around the home can make a noticeable difference during... Read More.

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