Goodwill of North Georgia Hosting Fall Job Fair in Calhoun

CALHOUN, Ga. — Job seekers in the Calhoun area have an exciting opportunity to connect with employers next week. Goodwill of North Georgia will host its Fall Job Fair on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 2–4 p.m. at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, located... Read More.

Bridge Repair to Close Lane on I-75 Northbound Wednesday

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced plans to repair a bridge along Interstate 75  Wednesday, September 3, which will require a lane closure throughout the day. Weather permitting, GDOT crews will close the right northbound lane of I-75 near milepost 353 from 9... Read More.

Georgia Reports 15 Traffic Fatalities Over Labor Day Weekend

The Labor Day holiday brought a sharp increase in traffic activity across Georgia, and with it, a significant number of incidents on the state’s roadways. This week, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) released its finalized activity report, detailing traffic enforcement efforts and... Read More.

Gordon County Man Indicted on Explosives and Assault Charges

A Gordon County Grand Jury has indicted Dillon Wayne Long on multiple charges connected to a January 2024 aggravated assault case that also involved the discovery of an explosive device. Long faces charges of Unlawful Possession of a Destructive Device, Unlawful Handling of Explosive Devices,... Read More.

Gordon County Tuesday News Round Up

At the recent Sheriff’s Auxiliary Luncheon on August 29, Sheriff Mitch Ralston honored four individuals for their bravery and service. Bartow County Fire/Rescue Lt. Matthew Atkins received the Distinguished Service Cross for rescuing a trapped motorist on August 3. Gordon County Deputy Owen Towe... Read More.

GoFundMe Set Up to Help Family After Crash on Hwy 53

A GoFundMe has been created to support the Franks family after a tragic crash on Saturday, August 23, 2025, on Hwy. 53 in Calhoun. According to authorities, Gordon County Deputies were involved in a pursuit that afternoon and requested assistance from the Georgia State Patrol.... Read More.