Gordon County Board of Commissioners to Meet Tonight

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet tonight at the Judicial Building Assembly Room. The meeting will begin with a work session at 5:00 PM, followed by the regular session at 6:00 PM. During the work session, commissioners will review agenda items... Read More.

Bartow County Man Sentenced to Life for Child Sex Offenses

A Bartow County man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of a series of child sex offenses committed in 2021. On June 26, a jury found 37-year-old Ryan Navin Persad guilty of eight sexual offenses involving... Read More.

GNTC Celebrates Spring 2025 Adult Education Graduates

Calhoun, GA – June 26, 2025 — Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) honored the achievements of its Adult Education students during a graduation ceremony held Thursday evening at the Conference Center on the college’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun. The Spring 2025 graduation recognized students... Read More.

Monday’s Local News Headlines

Distinguished Service Award, Local Food Ministry Highlight Week in Gordon County CALHOUN, Ga. — Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston honored a longtime member of the sheriff’s office this week, presenting Sgt. Elbert Shelley with the Distinguished Service Award. Sgt. Shelley, a respected veteran of the... Read More.

New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1

As Georgia enters the 2026 fiscal year on Tuesday, July 1, a wide range of new state laws will go into effect, impacting everything from taxes and education to healthcare and consumer protections. While some laws have already taken effect and others will roll... Read More.

Georgia Department of Education Introduces Student Bill of Rights

The Georgia Department of Education has introduced a Student Bill of Rights, a new guiding document that outlines the essential rights of all K–12 students in the state’s public schools. Launched ahead of the United States Semiquincentennial in 2026, the initiative aims to celebrate the... Read More.