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GORDON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK WALRAVEN WINS 2024 GEORGIA CLERK OF THE YEAR AWARD

Thursday, May 8

photo credit: gordon gazette fb GORDON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK WALRAVEN WINS 2024 GEORGIA CLERK OF THE YEAR AWARD: The 2025 Superior Court Clerk’s Association Spring Training was held last week at St. Simons Island. On Wednesday, the 40th annual Stetson F. Bennett Clerk of... Read More.

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-8-25

Thursday, May 8

Today at 10 a.m. in the Gordon County Administration Building, the Public Works Committee meets. Our own Grant Walraven, Gordon County Clerk of Superior Court, is Georgia's Clerk of The Year. We congratulate him. May 12th: That's when the City of Calhoun, the City of Resaca,... Read More.

NWS WEATHER UPDATE: Thunderstorms Will Return to Our Area This Afternoon and Evening

Thursday, May 8

NWS WEATHER UPDATE: Thunderstorms will return to our area this afternoon and evening. A few storms could become severe and capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail in addition to frequent lightning and locally heavy rain. The highest risk for severe weather will... Read More.

Gordon County Fire & Rescue Chief Heath Derryberry Presents New Fire Engine

Wednesday, May 7

At last night's meeting of the Gordon County Board of Commissioners, Fire & Rescue Chief Heath Derryberry presented the new fire engine for the department. This engine, which cost about $600,000, was bought with 2018 SPLOST funds and will be stationed at Station 1... Read More.

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-7-25

Wednesday, May 7

In today's news: Yesterday's Gordon County Board of Commissioners Budget Meeting was an informative update to the critical needs of our county. HB 581 - the Homestead Exemption law passed by the state - leaves a sizable hole in the county's budget. For the first... Read More.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident with Rollover on River Street

Wednesday, May 7

TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident with rollover on River Street, just north of Court Street. Use caution in the area while first responders arrive on scene.

Calhoun City Schools Partners with Mountain Education to Launch Evening Learning Program

Tuesday, May 6

Calhoun City Schools has announced a new partnership with Mountain Education, Inc. to offer flexible evening classes for students starting in the 2025–2026 school year. As the 19th North Georgia campus, Mountain Ed at Calhoun will operate on the Calhoun Middle School campus in... Read More.

Calhoun Police Department’s K9 Dug has Received Donation of Body Armor

Tuesday, May 6

Calhoun Police Department, GA, K9 Dug has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Dug’s vest was sponsored by Katrina Owens of Cockeysville, MD and embroidered with the sentiment “In... Read More.

GNTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy Graduates Honored in May 2 Ceremony

Tuesday, May 6

CALHOUN, GA — Thirteen cadets from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Basic Law Enforcement Academy were honored during a graduation ceremony held May 2 at the college’s Conference Center on the Gordon County Campus. Family members, friends, and community supporters gathered to celebrate the accomplishments... Read More.

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-6-25

Tuesday, May 6

Today at 3 p.m., the Gordon County Board of Commissioners has a public meeting for the budget for our new fiscal year. That meeting is followed by the regular meeting - work session at 5 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m. - with a broadband... Read More.

GORDON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK WALRAVEN WINS 2024 GEORGIA CLERK OF THE YEAR AWARD

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-8-25

NWS WEATHER UPDATE: Thunderstorms Will Return to Our Area This Afternoon and Evening

Gordon County Fire & Rescue Chief Heath Derryberry Presents New Fire Engine

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-7-25

TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident with Rollover on River Street

Calhoun City Schools Partners with Mountain Education to Launch Evening Learning Program

Calhoun Police Department’s K9 Dug has Received Donation of Body Armor

GNTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy Graduates Honored in May 2 Ceremony

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-6-25

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