Northwest Georgia Fair Returns to Calhoun September 5

CALHOUN — The 2025 Northwest Georgia Fair is almost here, bringing nine nights of rides, food, shows, and family fun to the Cherokee Capitol Fairgrounds. Gates open nightly at 5 p.m. from Friday, Sept. 5 through Saturday, Sept. 13. Fairgoers can look forward to midway... Read More.

Paper Recycling Containers Now Open at Gordon County Compactor Sites

GORDON COUNTY – Residents now have a new way to recycle paper locally. Six Gordon County trash compactor sites are equipped with dedicated paper recycling containers, thanks to a grant awarded to Keep Calhoun-Gordon Beautiful (KCGB). In October 2024, KCGB identified a need for specific... Read More.

VAC Opens Registration for 2025 Operation Happy Christmas Program

The Voluntary Action Center (VAC) has announced details for this year’s Operation Happy Christmas Program, which will provide holiday assistance for families in Gordon County. Parents must attend one required class before receiving an application. Class dates and times are available online at Read More.

Victim in Saturday’s Hwy. 53 Crash Identified

GORDON COUNTY – Authorities have identified the man killed in a fiery crash on Highway 53 West over the weekend. Gordon County Coroner Nick Blalock confirmed that Donald Brandon Franks, 49, of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, died in a head-on collision on Saturday, August 23, 2025. “The... Read More.

GSP Releases Preliminary Report on Fatal Gordon County Wreck

GORDON COUNTY – The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) has released preliminary findings into a deadly crash that occurred Saturday afternoon, August 23, on Highway 53 in Gordon County. According to GSP, the incident began around 2:39 p.m. when Gordon County deputies initiated a pursuit of... Read More.

PUBLIC NOTICE – CITY OF CALHOUN VOTING PRECINCT RELOCATION

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration announces that the 849-B City Voting Precinct has been permanently moved from the Calhoun Recreation Department to the Belmont Church Family Life Center, 275 West Belmont Drive, Calhoun, GA. This change is effective immediately. All voters who... Read More.