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Man Accused of Crashing Into Gordon County Fire Engine, Fleeing Scene Arrested

Thursday, August 20

A Calhoun man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he crashed into a Gordon County fire engine Thursday afternoon and fled the scene. According to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at the intersection of Interstate... Read More.

Gordon County Public Works Building Dedicated in Memory of Longtime Director Steve Parris

Thursday, August 20

Gordon County officials gathered Thursday to honor the life and service of longtime Public Works Director Steve Parris by dedicating the Gordon County Public Works building in his memory. County administration, elected officials and members of the Gordon County Public Works Department attended the Aug.... Read More.

Georgia Sets New Employment, Labor Force Records as Unemployment Falls to 3.3%

Thursday, August 20

Georgia reached new all-time highs for both its labor force and employment in July, while the state's unemployment rate declined to 3.3%, according to new figures from the Georgia Department of Labor. Georgia's labor force increased by 2,941 people during the month to a record... Read More.

Crash Involving Commercial Vehicle Closes Multiple Lanes on I-75 in Whitfield County

Thursday, August 20

A crash involving a commercial motor vehicle and a passenger car is causing traffic delays on Interstate 75 in Whitfield County. According to the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office, deputies are on the scene of the crash on I-75 South near mile marker 325, just past... Read More.

AAA Research Shows Speeding Becoming Normalized Among Drivers

Wednesday, August 19

Speeding has become an increasingly accepted part of driving for many motorists, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The study found that many drivers no longer define speeding strictly by the posted limit. Going 10 mph over the speed limit... Read More.

Convenience Store Operator Arrested Following Gordon County Commission Meeting

Wednesday, August 19

A convenience store operator was taken into custody Tuesday night following a Gordon County Board of Commissioners meeting involving alleged alcohol sales violations at a Calhoun-area business. Noorjahan S. Porbunderwalla, 60, of Lawrenceville, was arrested after the Tuesday, Aug. 18 meeting in connection with alleged... Read More.

AdventHealth Gordon to host blood drive on August 26

Wednesday, August 19

AdventHealth Gordon is inviting community members and team members to help save lives by participating in an upcoming blood drive on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at AdventHealth Gordon. The event will provide an opportunity for donors to make a... Read More.

AdventHealth Medical Group Welcomes Destiny Phillips to Adairsville Health Park

Tuesday, August 18

AdventHealth Medical Group has welcomed Destiny Phillips, FNP-C, to its Family Medicine practice at Adairsville Health Park. Phillips is a certified family nurse practitioner who provides care for patients with a wide range of health needs. Her services include acute and chronic disease management, diabetes... Read More.

Gordon County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Runaway Juvenile

Tuesday, August 18

GORDON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE needs the public’s help in locating a RUNAWAY JUVENILE … Tuesday, August 18, 2026: HALLIE MICHELLE BRYANT, white/female, 5’04” / 140 lbs, hazel eyes /red-black hair, was last seen this morning leaving her home on Greeson Road in Gordon County. She may be... Read More.

GSP Releases Preliminary Findings in Tucker Hollow Road Motorcycle Crash

Monday, August 17

The Georgia State Patrol has released preliminary findings from its investigation into a vehicle versus motorcycle crash Friday on Tucker Hollow Road in Gordon County that left an 18-year-old seriously injured. According to GSP, a trooper from GSP-Calhoun responded to the two-vehicle crash at approximately... Read More.

Man Accused of Crashing Into Gordon County Fire Engine, Fleeing Scene Arrested

Gordon County Public Works Building Dedicated in Memory of Longtime Director Steve Parris

Georgia Sets New Employment, Labor Force Records as Unemployment Falls to 3.3%

Crash Involving Commercial Vehicle Closes Multiple Lanes on I-75 in Whitfield County

AAA Research Shows Speeding Becoming Normalized Among Drivers

Convenience Store Operator Arrested Following Gordon County Commission Meeting

AdventHealth Gordon to host blood drive on August 26

Gordon County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Runaway Juvenile

GSP Releases Preliminary Findings in Tucker Hollow Road Motorcycle Crash

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