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Storms Cause Scattered Power Outages Across NGEMC Service Area

Monday, March 16

North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (NGEMC) is reporting scattered power outages across its service area as storms continue to move through the region early Monday morning. As of 4:50 a.m. on Monday, March 16, a total of 2,293 households, businesses, and other facilities were without... Read More.

GCSO: One Tree Down, Drivers Should Watch for Standing Water and Debris

Monday, March 16

Gordon County officials say crews have responded to only one report of a downed tree as of 6:15 a.m., according to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office. The tree has since been cleared by Public Works. Rain continues to move through the area this morning, and... Read More.

Gordon County Schools to Operate on Two-Hour Delay Monday Due to Severe Weather Threat

Sunday, March 15

Gordon County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Monday, March 16, due to the potential for severe weather during the morning hours. School officials say the delay is being implemented out of an abundance of caution as weather conditions are expected to be unpredictable... Read More.

Calhoun City Schools Announce Two-Hour Delay Due to Severe Weather Threat

Sunday, March 15

Calhoun City Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, March 16, 2026, due to a severe weather system expected to move through the area overnight and into the early morning hours. School officials say the decision was made out of caution as forecasts... Read More.

Severe Weather Possible Overnight; Residents Urged to Stay Alert

Sunday, March 15

Gordon County Emergency Management Agency officials are urging residents to remain weather aware as strong to severe storms are expected to move through the area late tonight into early Monday morning. Public safety officials participated in a National Weather Service briefing regarding the approaching weather... Read More.

Gordon County EMA Urges Residents to Sign Up for Emergency Weather Alerts

Sunday, March 15

With severe weather season approaching, Gordon County Emergency Management Agency officials are encouraging residents to take steps now to ensure they receive timely emergency weather alerts. Residents can sign up for Gordon County’s emergency notification system by visiting www.GordonCountyGa.gov... Read More.

GEORGIA TINY HOMES BILL EXPLAINED

Sunday, March 15

If you listened in to Coffee, Country & Great Conversation - Brent and Brandi in the Morning on Georgia 101.7 WJTH Friday morning, then you heard Brent Jones and Gordon Gazette's Brandi O. debunking some rumors going around, due to some erroneous reporting from... Read More.

Dr. Amy Parker to Retire as Gordon Central High School Principal

Sunday, March 15

Gordon County Schools has announced that Dr. Amy J. Parker, principal of Gordon Central High School, will retire at the end of the 2025–2026 school year. Dr. Parker has spent her entire career with Gordon County Schools, contributing to instructional improvement, workforce development, school leadership,... Read More.

Youth, Mobility-Impaired Hunters Get Early Start on Turkey Season

Friday, March 13

Youth and mobility-impaired hunters will have an opportunity to get an early start on the 2026 turkey season during a special two-day hunt scheduled for March 21–22. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division, the early weekend hunt allows eligible hunters... Read More.

Law Enforcement Training Planned at Calhoun Middle and High School Campus

Friday, March 13

Local and state law enforcement agencies will conduct a planned training exercise Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Calhoun Middle and High School campus. According to a community notice, the training will take place during the day while students participate in a scheduled virtual learning... Read More.

Storms Cause Scattered Power Outages Across NGEMC Service Area

GCSO: One Tree Down, Drivers Should Watch for Standing Water and Debris

Gordon County Schools to Operate on Two-Hour Delay Monday Due to Severe Weather Threat

Calhoun City Schools Announce Two-Hour Delay Due to Severe Weather Threat

Severe Weather Possible Overnight; Residents Urged to Stay Alert

Gordon County EMA Urges Residents to Sign Up for Emergency Weather Alerts

GEORGIA TINY HOMES BILL EXPLAINED

Dr. Amy Parker to Retire as Gordon Central High School Principal

Youth, Mobility-Impaired Hunters Get Early Start on Turkey Season

Law Enforcement Training Planned at Calhoun Middle and High School Campus

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