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LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS: VOTERS APPROVE FLOST, CONTINUE ESPLOST; FAIRMOUNT COUNCIL RACE DECIDED

Gordon County voters have approved both the continuation of the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) and the implementation of a new property tax relief measure, the FLOST. The ESPLOST, a one-cent sales tax supporting capital projects for Calhoun City Schools and Gordon ...

CALHOUN POLICE DEPARTMENT SEEKS PUBLIC’S HELP IDENTIFYING THEFT SUSPECTS

The Calhoun Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals involved in an alleged shoplifting incident at Ulta Beauty on Highway 53. According to CPD, the subjects entered the store around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, and reportedly left ...

GEM Theatre Awarded ‘Vibrant Communities’ Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts

Friends of Calhoun’s GEM Theatre, the nonprofit organization that oversees operations at The GEM, has been awarded a Vibrant Communities Grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts for fiscal year 2026. Administered through the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Georgia Council for the ...

Gordon Central Touchdown Club Donates $1,200 to VAC Food Pantry

The Gordon Central Touchdown Club presented a $1,200 donation to the Voluntary Action Center (VAC) earlier today to support needs within the VAC Food Pantry. The funds were raised through a Touchdown Club fundraiser featuring a grill giveaway, with the grill generously donated by Home ...

Potts Wins Seat on Calhoun City Council

Bruce Potts has unseated incumbent Ray Denmon to win the Post 4 seat on the Calhoun City Council in Tuesday’s election. Potts, who ran on a platform focused on improving city infrastructure and bringing a fresh perspective to local government, received 964 votes to Denmon’s ...

Gordon County Commissioners to Consider Budget Amendments, Grant Acceptance, and Equipment Requests at Nov. 4 Meeting

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the Judicial Building Assembly Room. A work session will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the regular session at 6 p.m. During the meeting, commissioners are expected to ...

IT’S ELECTION DAY — YOUR VOTE COUNTS

Today is Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and it’s Election Day across Gordon County! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and every vote makes a difference. Important Reminder:Voters in the City of Calhoun should cast their ballots at Belmont Baptist Church, not at ...

Sonoraville High FFA Members Excel at National Convention

Several Sonoraville High School students represented their chapter at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis. Emma Bennett and Addy Ryle earned national recognition, placing 7th in the nation with their Agriscience Project in the Food Products and Processing Systems category. Recent SHS graduate ...

CFD, GCF&R Offer Tips to Help Keep You Safe While Heating Your Home This Winter

As temperatures begin to dip and colder weather sets in, many residents are firing up their heaters and preparing for the winter season. Local fire officials are reminding the community to stay safe while keeping warm. According to Calhoun Fire Department Chief of Fire Prevention ...

Three Gordon County Teams Headed to the State Playoffs!

Excitement is in the air as all three Gordon County high school football teams have secured their spots in the GHSA State Playoffs! The Calhoun Yellow Jackets are set to host Lumpkin County on Friday, November 14, at Phil Reeve Stadium. The Jackets are looking ...
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