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High Fire Danger Expected This Afternoon in North Georgia

The National Weather Service is warning of high fire danger across parts of North Georgia this afternoon into the early evening. Relative humidity is expected to drop to 25% or lower for four or more hours, creating dry conditions. Winds will be easterly at 7–12 ...

GCF&R Responds to Two Additional Residential Fires

Gordon County Fire & Rescue (GCF&R) responded to two additional residential fires this week, bringing the total number of house fires since Thanksgiving week to five. Just after midnight on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, firefighters were dispatched to a residential fire at 1020 Knight Road ...

Calhoun City Schools Board of Education Announces Post 4 Vacancy

The Calhoun City Schools Board of Education has announced a vacancy in Board Post 4 following a recent administrative promotion within the district. Shelly Hood has been promoted to assistant principal at Calhoun Primary School, a move the district says it celebrates as a professional ...

Sheriff Recognizes Outstanding Employees

Sheriff Mitch Ralston recognized several members of his staff this week for outstanding service during 2025, highlighting their dedication and contributions to the community. Those recognized included Jailor P.L. Beavers, named Jailor of the Year; Deputy Case Collins, Judicial Deputy of the Year; and Detective ...

Calhoun Coffee Company to Host Christmas Dinner and Community Giveaway

Calhoun Coffee Company is inviting the community to come together for a Christmas Dinner and outreach event on Thursday, December 25, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at its downtown location. The event will take place at 117 South Wall Street in Calhoun and ...

Calhoun Morning Pointe Community Ranked Among Top Performers

Morning Pointe Senior Living recently honored its top-performing communities and associates from across its five-state footprint, with Morning Pointe of Calhoun earning one of the organization’s highest distinctions during the 2025 Community Honors celebration. The recognition was presented during an annual awards event led by ...

Walker County Man Receives Life Sentences After Conviction For Raping And Molesting Family Members

Walker County Man Receives Life Sentences after Conviction for Raping and Molesting Family Members On December 3, 2025, a Walker County jury convicted Christian Austin Raines, for sexually assaulting his two minor family members, after a three- day trial before Chief Superior Court Judge Brian House. Raines, 24, ...

Phoebe Carpenter, APRN-CNP, Joins AdventHealth Medical Group at Curtis Parkway

AdventHealth announced that Phoebe Carpenter, APRN-CNP, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics at Curtis Parkway. Carpenter transitions to her new role from AdventHealth Medical Group Endocrinology at Calhoun, where she provided specialized care in diabetes management. In her new position, ...

The GEM Brings Holiday Classics to the Community This Weekend

The GEM Theatre is spreading holiday cheer this weekend with a lineup of free Christmas classics as part of its ongoing Free Christmas Movie Series. Moviegoers are invited to enjoy three beloved films over three nights, all shown at 7 p.m., with each screening sponsored ...

Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation at Gordon Central; Students Safely Released

A gas leak at Gordon Central High School led to the evacuation of the campus earlier today, according to Gordon County Schools officials. All Gordon Central students are reported safe and have either been released to go home or transported to Ashworth. As a precaution, ...
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