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Gordon County Commissioners Meeting Set for Feb. 3 to Discuss Events Center, Budget, and Safety

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative, budgetary, and public safety-related items when it meets Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Judicial Building Assembly Room located at 101 South Piedmont Street. The evening will begin with a work session at 5 p.m., ...

WINTER WEATHER UPDATE from Gordon County Emergency Management Agency

On January 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM, representatives from Gordon County Public Safety, Public Works, local school systems, and partner agencies, along with officials from the City of Calhoun and the City of Fairmount, participated in a Special Weather Briefing hosted by the National ...

Calhoun Firefighters Gain Hands-On Experience Ahead of City Recreation Center Demolition

Calhoun Fire Department firefighters recently had the opportunity to participate in real-world, hands-on training at the City Recreation Center prior to its scheduled demolition. During the exercises, firefighters practiced breaching masonry walls using only hand tools, cutting through metal walls with demolition saws, and conducting ...

Georgia DOT Prepares Statewide Response as Winter Storm, Dangerous Cold Target Georgia

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is preparing for another significant winter weather event expected to impact much of the state beginning early Saturday morning, January 31. Forecasts indicate light to potentially significant snowfall across northeast, east, southeast and central Georgia, including the ...

Senate Bill 148 Aims to Expand Outdoor Learning and Hunter Education in Georgia Schools

Senate Bill 148 aims to expand outdoor learning opportunities and hunter education in Georgia schools, continuing a tradition that supporters say has benefited students for decades. Lawmakers say the legislation is designed to help ensure students receive a well-rounded education and are exposed to lessons ...

Gordon County Unemployment Falls Below 3% in December

Gordon County saw its unemployment rate drop below 3% in December, reflecting continued strength in the local labor market, according to data released Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor. The county’s unemployment rate fell to 2.9% last month, down from 3.7% in November. The ...

Patrick Core: Light Accumulating Snow Possible; Bitter Cold Expected This Weekend

Patrick Core: Light Accumulating Snow Possible; Bitter Cold Expected This Weekend NORTH GEORGIA — Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core says accumulating snow is becoming more likely across the region, though totals are expected to remain light. According to Core, snow showers could develop late Friday night and ...

Extreme Cold Watch Issued for All of Georgia This Weekend

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Watch for all of Georgia, effective Saturday evening through early Sunday afternoon. Forecasters warn that dangerously cold wind chills, or “feels like” temperatures, could drop to 5 degrees or below across the state during this time. ...

Former Student Apprehended After Brief Lockdown at Calhoun Middle and High Schools

Calhoun City Schools officials confirmed that a brief lockdown at Calhoun Middle School and Calhoun High School was lifted Thursday after local law enforcement identified and apprehended an unauthorized individual on campus. According to school officials, a former student was found on the Calhoun High ...

Downtown Calhoun to Host Valentine’s Day ‘Love Local Social’ Event

Downtown Calhoun businesses will host a Valentine’s Day “Love Local Social” on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., inviting the community to shop local and support small businesses. The event is one of five micro events planned throughout the year aimed ...
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