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CALHOUN MAN SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR ABUSING DISABLED WIFE

A Calhoun man has been sentenced to life in prison, with the first 30 years to be served behind bars, after a Gordon County jury convicted him of raping and abusing his disabled wife. Alvaro Perez-y-Perez, 38, was found guilty of Rape, Sexual Abuse of ...

Schutz Appointed Chief of Calhoun Fire Department

The Calhoun City Council has officially appointed Mike Schutz as the new Chief of the Calhoun Fire Department. City Administrator Paul Worley said the Fire Chief Interview Committee unanimously recommended Schutz for the role, citing his “exceptional qualifications, depth of experience, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.” Schutz ...

Two GNTC Students Awarded Inaugural Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship

Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have been named the first recipients of the newly established Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship, created to support students pursuing careers in emergency medical services. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) ...

AdventHealth Gordon to Celebrate First Rooftop Tree Lighting at Edna Owens Breast Center

AdventHealth Gordon invites the community to kick off the holiday season with a special blessing and the inaugural lighting of the rooftop tree at the Edna Owens Breast Center. The festive event will take place on Monday, December 8, at 6 p.m. at the ...

Monday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

The Gordon County General Administration Committee will convene on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Conference Room of the Gordon County Administration Building to discuss the latest county matters. In sports, the University of Georgia captured its third SEC Championship in five ...

GORDON COUNTY GENERAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE AGENDA

The Gordon County General Administration Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Conference Room of the Gordon County Administration Building. The Agenda is as follows. I. Call to Order II. Review Minutes from Previous Meeting III. Order of Business ...

UGA Claims SEC Championship; Calhoun Alum Cole Speer Shines in Key Moment

The University of Georgia secured its third SEC Championship in five years on Saturday, defeating Alabama 28–7 in a decisive performance. Among the standout moments was a pivotal play by former Calhoun High School standout Cole Speer, Class of 2022. Speer made a major impact ...

YOUTH LEADERSHIP CLASS ATTENDS COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners welcomed the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce’s 2025–2026 Youth Leadership class during its meeting on Tuesday evening, Dec. 2, 2025. Now in its 30th year, the Youth Leadership program has been offered for 31 years and has graduated roughly ...

GNTC’s Matt Bryant Honored with TCSG Student Impact Award

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Director of Enrollment Services Matt Bryant has been recognized for his exceptional dedication to student success. Bryant was recently awarded the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Student Impact Award, a distinction given to one outstanding Student Affairs or ...

South Calhoun Baptist Church to Host Free Clothing Giveaway Dec. 20

South Calhoun Baptist Church will open its Clothes Closet to the community on Saturday, December 20, offering free clothing and winter essentials to anyone in need. The church, located at 500 Pine Street, will host the giveaway from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Clothing will ...
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