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Georgia Senate Bill Targets Chronic Student Absenteeism

Georgia lawmakers are considering new legislation aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism in public schools. Senate Bill 513, also known as the Every Day Counts Act, would establish a statewide definition for chronically unexcused students and require intervention measures to improve attendance. Under the proposal, a student... Read More.

Georgia House Passes Bill to Expand Cellphone Ban to High School Classrooms

Cellphone use in Georgia’s high school classrooms is a step closer to being banned statewide after lawmakers approved new legislation Tuesday. The Georgia House of Representatives voted 145 to 20 to pass House Bill 1009, which would restrict student access to personal electronic devices throughout the school... Read More.

CCS Board Recognizes Students, Staff at February Meeting

The February meeting of the Calhoun City Schools Board of Education opened on a celebratory note as Ms. Ashley Storm’s Kindergarten “Lavender Llamas” helped lead the evening’s program. The students recited the Pledge of Allegiance, Millie Steely delivered the invocation, and the class shared... Read More.

RAY DENMON HONORED FOR SERVICE TO CALHOUN

Former Calhoun City Councilman Ray Denmon was recognized Monday evening for his years of dedicated service to the city and its residents. Prior to the start of the Calhoun City Council meeting, Denmon was honored during a special reception where he was presented with a... Read More.

Georgia Power filings could lower electric rates if approved

Georgia Power has filed two cases with the Georgia Public Service Commission that could result in slightly lower electric bills for customers beginning this summer. The filings include the company’s routine Fuel Cost Recovery case and a Storm Cost Recovery case. Together, Georgia Power says... Read More.

CALHOUN’S RANDY PEREZ AGUILAR HONORED BY U.S. MARINE CORPS

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Randy E. Perez Aguilar, an aviation ordnance systems technician assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, has been named the MCAS New River Go-Getter of the Month for February 2026. A native of... Read More.

Arbor Day 2026 Draws Strong Turnout in Calhoun

Arbor Day 2026 proved to be a major success in Calhoun, with strong community participation and hundreds of visitors turning out to celebrate and support local tree-planting efforts. A total of 41 volunteers participated on Friday, followed by 56 volunteers on Saturday, helping with everything... Read More.

Gordon BOE member Bobby Hall dies at 79

Gordon County Board of Education member Bobby Hall has died following a brief illness. He was 79. Hall served for many years as the Post 4 representative on the Gordon County Board of Education. He first joined the board in the 1980s, took a short... Read More.
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