Tuesday’s Local News Headlines

Local News Roundup: July 1, 2025 GCBC Meets Tonight – Millage Rate Hearing Set for July 15 The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting this evening, beginning with a work session at 5 p.m. followed by the regular session at 6 p.m.... Read More.

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.