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Gordon County Schools to Name Board Room in Honor of Bobby Hall

Tuesday, March 10

Gordon County Schools will officially rename the district’s Board of Education meeting space the Bobby Hall Board Room, honoring the longtime board member’s decades of leadership, public service and dedication to local education. Hall, who was born May 14, 1946, in Calhoun, spent much of... Read More.

Jason Gamel Named Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s 2026 Staff Member of the Year

Tuesday, March 10

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Jason Gamel, the college’s director of Recruitment, as the recipient of the 2026 Staff Member of the Year Award. The award recognizes GNTC staff members who make significant contributions to the college and to technical education. Gamel received... Read More.

Downtown Calhoun Farmers Market Announces 2026 Season, Vendor Applications Now Open

Monday, March 9

The Downtown Calhoun Farmers Market will return for the 2026 season this spring, opening earlier than in previous years and bringing fresh local products and community events back to City Park. The market is scheduled to open Saturday, May 23, and will run through Saturday,... Read More.

Calhoun Drinking Water Tests Show PFAS Levels 3.7 Times Higher Than EPA Limit

Sunday, March 8

Testing data submitted to federal regulators shows the City of Calhoun’s public drinking water system recorded PFAS levels 3.7 times higher than the Environmental Protection Agency’s established limit, placing it among several Georgia communities reporting elevated concentrations of the so-called “forever chemicals.” The results were... Read More.

Braves and Rays Meet Sunday on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH

Saturday, March 7

Braves and Rays Meet Sunday on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH Spring Training baseball continues Sunday as the Atlanta Braves take on the Tampa Bay Rays. The Braves enter the contest with a strong 10-2-2 record, while Tampa Bay comes in at 5-10 as both teams prepare... Read More.

Straight Talk Wireless 500 Racing Action on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH

Saturday, March 7

The excitement of the NASCAR Cup Series is coming to the airwaves as the Straight Talk Wireless 500 races onto Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH. We will be joining in progress after the end of the Atlanta Braves Game. Drivers from across the NASCAR Cup Series... Read More.

State School Superintendent Visits Gordon County Schools, Honors Two Schools for Academic Achievement

Saturday, March 7

Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods visited Gordon County Schools today to recognize two local schools for their academic accomplishments, honoring one for literacy achievement and another for excellence in mathematics. During the visit at Red Bud Middle School, Woods presented Tolbert Elementary School with... Read More.

Calhoun Middle School Recognized as Math Leader School During Visit from State Superintendent

Saturday, March 7

Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods visited Calhoun City Schools to formally recognize Calhoun Middle School as a Math Leader School, highlighting the school’s outstanding achievement in mathematics. During the visit, Superintendent Woods presented official recognition ribbons from the Georgia Department of Education, celebrating the... Read More.

Qualifying Ends for Local Offices; Candidate List Released for 2026 Election

Saturday, March 7

Qualifying has officially ended for local offices in the 2026 election cycle, and the list of candidates who will appear on the ballot has been released. Several county positions, including seats on the Gordon County Board of Commissioners and the Gordon County Board of Education,... Read More.

State Route 136/Nickelsville Road Railroad Crossing to Close March 10–12 in Gordon County

Saturday, March 7

Motorists in Gordon County should prepare for a temporary road closure next week as crews perform work at a local railroad crossing. Weather permitting, the State Route 136/Nickelsville Road railroad crossing at U.S. Highway 41 will be closed beginning Tuesday, March 10, through Thursday, March... Read More.

Gordon County Schools to Name Board Room in Honor of Bobby Hall

Jason Gamel Named Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s 2026 Staff Member of the Year

Downtown Calhoun Farmers Market Announces 2026 Season, Vendor Applications Now Open

Calhoun Drinking Water Tests Show PFAS Levels 3.7 Times Higher Than EPA Limit

Braves and Rays Meet Sunday on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH

Straight Talk Wireless 500 Racing Action on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH

State School Superintendent Visits Gordon County Schools, Honors Two Schools for Academic Achievement

Calhoun Middle School Recognized as Math Leader School During Visit from State Superintendent

State Route 136/Nickelsville Road Railroad Crossing to Close March 10–12 in Gordon County

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