Surprise Railroad Closures in Calhoun Catch Residents Off Guard

Many Calhoun residents were caught off guard this week as several railroad crossings throughout the city were abruptly closed for maintenance. No formal notice was given to city officials regarding the extent of the shutdowns, leaving drivers and local authorities scrambling for detours. According to... Read More.

Two EF1 Tornadoes Confirmed in Gordon County

GORDON COUNTY, GA — The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that two EF1 tornadoes touched down in Gordon County on Sunday, May 25. One tornado occurred in the Red Bud area, while the other touched down in the county’s southwest quadrant. Both tornadoes have... Read More.

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-27-25

In today's news: Severe weather returned to Gordon County on Sunday, marking the latest in a series of storms that have battered the region in recent days. Officials are still assessing the impact, while cleanup continues from last week's two tornadoes. The Gordon County Emergency Management... Read More.

SUNDAY STORMS IMPACT GORDON COUNTY

Gordon County was once again struck by a line of severe storms that moved through the region Sunday evening, leaving a path of downed trees, power lines, and debris in its wake. The storm hit around 7:00 p.m., causing widespread disruption, particularly along local... Read More.

FEMA Announces $360M in FY 2024 SAFER Grants

FEMA has announced $360M in FY 2024 SAFER grants to help fire departments hire and retain firefighters, and $36M in FP&S grants to support fire prevention programs and firefighter safety research. Apply May 23 through July 3, 2025.These grants help keep our communities and firefighters... Read More.

Gordon County Responds to Storm Debris Cleanup Amid Tornado Damage

Gordon County, GA - May 23, 2025 – Following public inquiries about the cleanup of storm debris from the recent severe weather, Gordon County officials have provided an update on their response efforts. Keith King, Assistant Administrator of Gordon County, addressed the concerns on behalf... Read More.

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-23-25

In today's news: In a joint report with the National Weather Service, GEMA Director Courtney Taylor confirmed the occurrence of two EF0 tornadoes in Gordon County on Tuesday night, between 11:00 PM and midnight. The tornadoes caused significant damage to trees, homes, and barns in... Read More.