Wednesdays Local News Headlines

CALHOUN, Ga. — The community is mourning the loss of retired Georgia State Patrol Commander Kenneth Prather, who passed away on July 14. Commander Prather served with distinction as the Post 43 Commander in Calhoun and Gordon County for 19 years, earning the respect... Read More.

Hubbard Wins Democratic Primary for Public Service Commission District 3

Peter Hubbard has won the Democratic nomination for Georgia’s Public Service Commission District 3 seat, defeating Kiesha Sean Waites in Tuesday’s runoff election. In Gordon County, voter turnout was minimal, with just 97 ballots cast. Hubbard narrowly led the local vote, earning 54 percent. Statewide, Hubbard... Read More.

Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crash on I-75 Near Adairsville

ADAIRSVILLE — A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on Interstate 75 northbound near mile marker 305 Sunday morning, according to preliminary findings from the Georgia State Patrol. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on July 13, 2025. Investigators say the motorcycle was traveling... Read More.

Gordon County School Board Honors Leaders in Nutrition and Transportation

Calhoun, GA – July 14, 2025 — The Gordon County Schools Board of Education proudly recognized two departments and their leaders during Monday night’s board meeting, celebrating outstanding contributions that continue to enhance the student experience across the district. School Nutrition Department Earns Statewide HonorThe... Read More.

Tuesdays Local News Headlines

Georgia Primary Runoff, Law Enforcement Alerts, and Gordon County Budget Matters in Focus Tuesday, July 15, 2025 — It’s Election Day across Georgia as voters head to the polls for the Democratic Party primary runoff for the Georgia Public Service Commission. Voters will decide between... Read More.