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Please Use Caution – May 13th Local Students Touring Downtown Calhoun

Tuesday, May 13

Please use extra caution when driving through downtown Calhoun today, May 13. Calhoun City Schools' grade students will be out and about touring local businesses as part of a field trip. Slow down and stay alert!

Gordon County Board of Education Congratulates May Board Recognitions

Tuesday, May 13

Pamela Aguilar (SHS), Harrison Hughes (GCHS), and Anna Caroline Parker (GCHS), Governor’s Honors Program Finalists Alberto Garcia-Melchor, 1st in the 2025 State Congressional Art Competition Alicia Smith, 7th Grade Young Georgia Authors State Winner Emily Rossberg, 2025-2026 Gordon County Schools Teacher of the Year Congratulations to Pamela Aguilar... Read More.

The Downtown Calhoun Farmers Market is Gearing Up for its Second Season

Monday, May 12

The Downtown Calhoun Farmers Market is gearing up for its second season! Date: Tuesdays & Saturdays - June 3rd to September 12th Time: 8 am to 1 pm Location: Downtown Calhoun City Park Applications are now open: https://bit.ly/4mrbVWa You can also apply online here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFCo7OOloNx1iVtleDrUsv8QD-Ex3uvqeQBXPAdu1mVhn52A/viewform It's an agricultural... Read More.

NWS MONDAY WEATHER UPDATE

Monday, May 12

NWS MONDAY WEATHER UPDATE: We don't expect widespread severe weather, but a couple of isolated severe storms are possible in Georgia before 10 PM tonight. The main threat with any storms will be damaging wind gusts, but a brief tornado or burst of... Read More.

Governor Kemp Signed HB 331 into Law, with an Effective Date of July 1, 2025

Monday, May 12

IT’S OFFICIAL! Governor Kemp signed HB 331 into law on Friday, with an effective date of July 1, 2025. The law prohibits the sale or barter of dogs, cats, and pet rabbits in unregulated and outdoor locations such as parking lots, sidewalks, roadsides, parks,... Read More.

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-12-25

Monday, May 12

Happening today, the City of Calhoun Council work session is at noon. Tonight, the regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m. - it's the first reading of the budget, a recommendation to make Colbert (Calvary) Cemetery a historic location, and several zoning hearings. Agenda... Read More.

NWS WEATHER UPDATE: Rainfall Will Continue in Georgia Over the Next Couple of Days

Sunday, May 11

NWS WEATHER UPDATE: Rainfall will continue in Georgia over the next couple of days. By Tuesday most of the region should receive another 1 to 3 inches, but isolated locations could get over 4 inches.

Morning Earthquake Rattles Homes Across Gordon County

Saturday, May 10

Calhoun, GA — Residents across Gordon County got an unexpected jolt Saturday morning when a 4.1 magnitude earthquake in eastern Tennessee sent tremors rumbling through northwest Georgia, shaking homes and prompting a wave of startled reports from Calhoun to Fairmount. According to the U.S. Geological... Read More.

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-9-25

Friday, May 9

In today's news: Yesterdays Building, Fleet, and Public Works hearing gave updates on Pocket Road (GDOT closed the road after heavy rains damaged critical infrastructure), repairs are coming soon. Also, the Mount Olive Church Road Reopening is closer to commencement. A final review by engineers... Read More.

NWS WEATHER UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect Until Midnight

Thursday, May 8

NWS WEATHER UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight tonight for portions of northern GA. Strong to occasionally severe thunderstorms are currently over northern AL and expected to push into NW GA soon. Large hail and damaging wind gusts will be the... Read More.

Please Use Caution – May 13th Local Students Touring Downtown Calhoun

Gordon County Board of Education Congratulates May Board Recognitions

The Downtown Calhoun Farmers Market is Gearing Up for its Second Season

NWS MONDAY WEATHER UPDATE

Governor Kemp Signed HB 331 into Law, with an Effective Date of July 1, 2025

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-12-25

NWS WEATHER UPDATE: Rainfall Will Continue in Georgia Over the Next Couple of Days

Morning Earthquake Rattles Homes Across Gordon County

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-9-25

NWS WEATHER UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect Until Midnight

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