Gordon County Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 10 P.M.
Gordon County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 p.m. today, according to Gordon County Emergency Management Agency Director Courtney Taylor.
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One Injured After Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 225 in Gordon County
One person was injured in a three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Highway 225 in Gordon County, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
GSP says a trooper from Post 43 in Calhoun responded to the crash at Highway 225 and Craigtown Road around 4:30 p.m. Friday,... Read More.
Calhoun Fire Department announces two firefighter promotions
The Calhoun Fire Department has announced the promotions of two firefighters who will take on new leadership roles at Station 2.
Tavarious Kidd has been promoted to lieutenant of Ladder 21, serving on C-shift. Tyler Richardson has been promoted to engineer of Ladder 21, also... Read More.
Hunters for the Hungry Program Turns Donated Deer Into Meals for Georgians
With deer season just a month away, Georgia hunters are being encouraged to help provide meals for families in need through the Georgia Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program.
The program allows hunters to donate harvested deer to participating processors, where the venison is... Read More.
GSP Investigating Motorcycle Crash on Tucker Hollow Road
Emergency crews are responding to an automobile crash involving a motorcycle on Tucker Hollow Road, according to Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston.
Injuries have been reported, but the number of people injured and the extent of their injuries have not been released.
The Georgia State Patrol... Read More.
GBI Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Bartow County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting in Bartow County after authorities say a man opened fire on a deputy responding to a report of an armed person at a Cartersville McDonald’s.
The investigation is being conducted at the request of... Read More.
Gordon County Schools Students Outpace State Averages in Several Georgia Milestones Tests
Gordon County Schools is highlighting strong student performance following the release of its 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones test results, with students exceeding state averages across several subjects and grade levels.
According to the school district, Gordon County students performed above Georgia averages in multiple areas among... Read More.
Pre-Orders Underway for Gordon County Young Farmers’ Fall Hay Bale Animals
Fall is right around the corner, and the Gordon County Young Farmers are once again preparing to bring their popular hay bale animals to downtown Calhoun.
Pre-orders are now being accepted for this year’s fall advertisement hay bales, with businesses and organizations invited to sponsor... Read More.
Calhoun City Schools Reports Growth in Georgia Milestones Math Scores
Calhoun City Schools is celebrating continued improvement in student mathematics achievement following the release of the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones assessment results.
District leaders say students showed strong academic performance across multiple grade levels, with math scores continuing an upward trend and students meeting or exceeding... Read More.
GSP Releases Preliminary Findings in Sonoraville High School Pedestrian Crash
The Georgia State Patrol has released preliminary details regarding a pedestrian crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon in front of Sonoraville High School, leaving a 14-year-old injured.
According to GSP, a trooper from the Calhoun post responded around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, to GA-53, also... Read More.