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Calhoun City Schools Monitoring Winter Storm Watch, Cancels Weekend Activities

Calhoun City Schools officials say they are closely monitoring the Winter Storm Watch that remains in effect for the area and are preparing for any potential impacts to school operations. School leaders emphasized that the safety of students and staff is their top priority as ...

Warming Shelters Open in Gordon County Ahead of Winter Weather; Volunteers Needed

Gordon County officials are preparing for a significant winter weather event this weekend, with forecasts calling for ice, sleet, and possible snow across the region. To ensure residents stay safe and warm, several warming shelters will be open throughout the weekend. These shelters are available ...

Two AdventHealth Gordon Nurses Honored with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Care

AdventHealth Gordon has recognized two of its caregivers with one of nursing’s highest honors. Ian Sorrow, RN, and Mellissa Pumphrey, RN, were named DAISY Award recipients for the fourth quarter of 2025 for their extraordinary compassion and commitment to patient-centered care. Sorrow and Pumphrey were ...

Winter Storm Watch Issued for North Georgia This Weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for much of North Georgia, effective Saturday, Jan. 24, through early Monday, Jan. 26, as forecasters continue to monitor the potential for wintry weather across the region. According to the NWS, the watch was issued ...

Gordon County Officials Monitor Potential Winter Storm, Urge Residents to Prepare

Gordon County emergency and municipal officials are closely monitoring a potentially significant winter weather event expected to impact the area this weekend, according to an update issued Wednesday by the Gordon County Emergency Management Agency. At 2 p.m. Wednesday, representatives from Gordon County Public Safety, ...

National Weather Service Warns of Major Winter Storm Possible This Weekend

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City is warning residents across north Georgia to prepare for a major winter storm, including the potential for significant ice accumulation, expected to move through the region this weekend. Forecasters say the storm system is expected to impact much ...

Georgia to Join Federal Education Tax Credit Program Beginning in 2027

Georgia will participate in a new federal education tax credit program designed to help families offset the cost of K-12 schooling and related expenses, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday. Under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Georgia taxpayers will be eligible for a dollar-for-dollar ...

CITY OF CALHOUN ISSUES WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS STATEMENT

The City of Calhoun is closely monitoring weather conditions ahead of a potential winter weather event expected this weekend. City public safety officials, public works employees, and utility crews are on standby and prepared to respond proactively to any issues that may arise as conditions ...

Gordon EMA Warns of Potentially Significant Winter Weather This Weekend

The Gordon County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is urging residents to begin preparing for potentially significant winter weather this weekend, as confidence continues to increase in the forecasted impacts across north and central Georgia. According to Gordon EMA, the National Weather Service indicates a greater ...

Red Cross Reports Severe Blood Shortage as Supply Drops 35%

The American Red Cross is urging the public to donate blood immediately as the national blood supply has dropped by approximately 35% over the past month, driven by increased hospital demand, widespread flu illness and winter weather disruptions. According to the Red Cross, requests from ...
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