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CALHOUN CITY SCHOOLS DIRECTOR HONORED WITH STATEWIDE RECOGNITION

Calhoun City Schools is proud to recognize Kayla Ralston, Director of School and Community Relations and current President of the Georgia School Public Relations Association (GSPRA), for earning top honors at the GSPRA Annual Awards. Ralston received a Gold Award of Excellence in Photography and ...

SOCKS & TOBOGGANS DRIVE UNDERWAY IN CALHOUN

The Historic GEM Theatre has launched a Socks and Toboggans Donation Drive to help local residents stay warm this winter. Community members are encouraged to donate new socks and hats at several drop-off locations throughout Calhoun. Donations can be made at the Calhoun Aquatic Center, ...

CALHOUN WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER HIGH-SPEED CHASE

A Calhoun woman is behind bars after leading police and sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase through Gordon County on Monday. According to a report from the Calhoun Police Department, around 11:30 a.m. on October 27, officers were searching for a silver Kia Soul believed ...

PUBLIC CAN NOW RECYCLE CANS AT GORDON COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE STATION TO SUPPORT “GIVE BURNS THE BOOT”

Gordon County Fire & Rescue’s Station 10 in Ranger is now accepting aluminum cans for recycling as part of the “Give Burns The Boot” campaign benefiting the Georgia Firefighter Burn Foundation (GFBF). Community members can drop off their cans in the designated trailer located outside ...

Early Voting Continues Through Friday

Early voting continues today through Friday at the Gordon County Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the ballot: Statewide: Two Public Service Commission seats and a school tax reduction plan for senior citizens. Local: Two city elections. In Fairmount, incumbent Joanna Hopper Brannon ...

Calhoun City Schools Announces Board of Education Vacancy – Post 4

The Calhoun City Schools Board of Education is seeking qualified and interested individuals to fill a vacancy for Board of Education Post 4, with the term ending in December 2027. Those interested should submit a letter of interest including their name, address, contact information, and ...

VAC Braces for Increased Demand as SNAP Benefits Halt; Donations Needed

CALHOUN, GA — With SNAP benefits (commonly known as food stamps) set to pause in November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Voluntary Action Center (VAC) is preparing for a surge in local food assistance needs. “I had over 20 brand-new families sign ...

Calhoun City Schools Board Earns State’s Highest Honor; Boardroom Dedicated to Late Chair Eddie Reeves

CALHOUN, GA — The Calhoun City Schools Board of Education’s October 27 meeting was marked by recognition, remembrance, and reflection on leadership that continues to shape the district’s legacy of excellence. The evening began with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by the Camo Crocodiles and ...

SCAM ALERT: NGEMC Warns Members of Barcode Scheme

North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (NGEMC) is alerting members to a new scam involving barcodes being used at retail stores. According to NGEMC, scammers are contacting individuals and sending barcodes or QR codes, claiming they can be used to make payments or resolve account issues. ...

Pursuit Ends Near County Line With Arrest; No Injuries Reported

Monday, October 27, 2025 — Gordon County, GA — A vehicle pursuit involving Calhoun Police and the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office ended late Monday morning with the successful apprehension of a female suspect. According to officials, the incident began around 11:30 a.m. when Calhoun Police ...
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