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Heat Advisory Issued for Gordon County Through Wednesday Evening

Monday, June 23

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Gordon County, in effect from 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, through 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25. During this period, heat index values — a measure of how hot it feels when humidity is factored in... Read More.

Calhoun Man Arrested for Threatening to Shoot GBI Agents, Authorities Say

Monday, June 23

A Calhoun man is facing serious charges after allegedly threatening to shoot agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), authorities confirmed Monday. Casey Herron, 36, was charged with terroristic threats and acts following an incident that began on Sunday, June 22. According to the... Read More.

Calhoun City Schools Offering Free 5-Day Summer Meal Boxes for Children

Monday, June 23

Calhoun, GA — Calhoun City Schools Nutrition Department is continuing its commitment to supporting local families by providing free 5-day meal boxes for children during the summer break. Each meal box contains five nutritious meals and is available just in time for the upcoming July... Read More.

Gordon County to Open Single Polling Location for Democratic Run-Off Primary

Monday, June 23

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. — Voters participating in the upcoming Democratic Party run-off primary in Gordon County will have only one polling location available, officials announced. The run-off election is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. All in-person voting will take place exclusively at the Calhoun... Read More.

Calhoun Police, Georgia State Patrol Partner with Schools for Teen Driver Safety Program

Monday, June 23

Calhoun, GA — Last week, officers from the Calhoun Police Department and troopers from the Georgia State Patrol joined forces to support a Driver’s Education class aimed at preparing young drivers for the road. Hosted by Calhoun City Schools, the program focused on critical safety... Read More.

Ford Recalls Over 300,000 SUVs Due to Seat Switch Defect

Sunday, June 22

Ford is recalling more than 300,000 SUVs due to a defect in a seat switch trim bezel that could pose a safety risk to passengers. The recall affects certain 2020–2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator models manufactured between October 19, 2018, and November 4, 2024.... Read More.

Missing Person Update: Authorities Seek Help Locating Gordon County Man

Sunday, June 22

Calhoun, GA — June 22, 2025 UPDATE …UPDATE…UPDATE : 4:30pm Sunday , June 22, 2025 JEREMY PEEBLES has been located SAFE. The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man last seen early Sunday morning. Jeremy Peebles, 45, was reported missing at... Read More.

Gordon County Board of Commissioners to Hold General Administration Committee Meeting on June 24

Saturday, June 21

CALHOUN, Ga. — The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will convene for its regularly scheduled General Administration Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Conference Room of the Gordon County Administration Building, located at 201... Read More.

UPDATE: One Dead in Early Morning Crash on I-75 Near Dalton

Friday, June 20

One person is dead following an early morning crash on Interstate 75 northbound near Dalton, the Whitfield County Fire Department confirmed Thursday. The crash brought traffic to a standstill, forcing the closure of all northbound lanes for several hours. A medical transport helicopter was brought... Read More.

Gordon County Schools’ Tim Watkins Named Transportation Director of the Year by Northwest Georgia RESA

Friday, June 20

GORDON COUNTY, GA — Gordon County Schools is proud to announce that Tim Watkins, Director of Transportation, has been named the Northwest Georgia RESA Transportation Director of the Year by the Georgia Department of Education’s Pupil Transportation Division. This distinguished award recognizes Watkins for his... Read More.

Heat Advisory Issued for Gordon County Through Wednesday Evening

Calhoun Man Arrested for Threatening to Shoot GBI Agents, Authorities Say

Calhoun City Schools Offering Free 5-Day Summer Meal Boxes for Children

Gordon County to Open Single Polling Location for Democratic Run-Off Primary

Calhoun Police, Georgia State Patrol Partner with Schools for Teen Driver Safety Program

Ford Recalls Over 300,000 SUVs Due to Seat Switch Defect

Missing Person Update: Authorities Seek Help Locating Gordon County Man

Gordon County Board of Commissioners to Hold General Administration Committee Meeting on June 24

UPDATE: One Dead in Early Morning Crash on I-75 Near Dalton

Gordon County Schools’ Tim Watkins Named Transportation Director of the Year by Northwest Georgia RESA

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