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Georgia Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bills Aimed at Protecting Children Online

Wednesday, February 25

Lawmakers in the Georgia State Senate have introduced two bipartisan bills designed to strengthen online protections for children. The legislation follows months of study by the Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection, which... Read More.

Widespread Rain, Thunderstorms Expected Through Friday

Wednesday, February 25

The National Weather Service is advising residents to prepare for a period of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area beginning Wednesday night and continuing through Friday evening. In east-central Georgia, rain chances could linger into early Saturday morning. Forecasters say the most likely rainfall... Read More.

Georgia Battles Ranked Vanderbilt in Crucial Conference Clash On Georgia 101.7 FM

Wednesday, February 25

Georgia Battles Ranked Vanderbilt in Crucial Conference Clash On Georgia 101.7 FM The Georgia Bulldogs return to the hardwood Wednesday night for a key SEC showdown as they take on the No. 25 Vanderbilt Commodores. Georgia enters the matchup at 19-8 overall and 7-7 in conference... Read More.

GNTC Foundation awards spring 2026 Gene Haas Scholarships

Wednesday, February 25

Five Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have been awarded the spring 2026 Gene Haas Scholarship, a program designed to support academic achievement and help students pursuing credentials in precision machining and manufacturing-related fields. The recipients include John Burnette of Summerville; Joshua Ruiz Campos of... Read More.

Georgia Lawmaker Proposes ‘Rio’s Law’ to Improve Safety for Drivers with Developmental Disabilities

Wednesday, February 25

A Georgia lawmaker is pushing for new legislation aimed at improving interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with developmental disabilities. The proposal, known as “Rio’s Law,” is being introduced by State Senator Brian Strickland, who says the measure would allow individuals with autism—or families... Read More.

Georgia Senate Bill Targets Chronic Student Absenteeism

Tuesday, February 24

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

Tuesday, February 24

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

Tuesday, February 24

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.

YANCEY INDICTED ON 14 COUNTS IN CONNECTION WITH 2024 RED BUD ROAD SHOOTING

Tuesday, February 24

A Gordon County Grand Jury has indicted Lowell Thomas Yancey, also known as “Wicked,” on multiple charges, including malice murder, in connection with a 2024 shooting at a Calhoun apartment complex. The indictment stems from an Aug. 4, 2024 incident at Carriage Apartments, located at... Read More.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College student from Calhoun wins gold at state SkillsUSA competition

Tuesday, February 24

A Calhoun student is heading to the national stage after helping secure a gold medal at the state SkillsUSA competition. Jackson Woodard, of Calhoun, was part of the gold medal-winning TeamWorks competition at the 2026 SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference, held Feb. 19–21... Read More.

Georgia Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bills Aimed at Protecting Children Online

Widespread Rain, Thunderstorms Expected Through Friday

Georgia Battles Ranked Vanderbilt in Crucial Conference Clash On Georgia 101.7 FM

GNTC Foundation awards spring 2026 Gene Haas Scholarships

Georgia Lawmaker Proposes ‘Rio’s Law’ to Improve Safety for Drivers with Developmental Disabilities

Georgia Senate Bill Targets Chronic Student Absenteeism

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

CCS Board Recognizes Students, Staff at February Meeting

YANCEY INDICTED ON 14 COUNTS IN CONNECTION WITH 2024 RED BUD ROAD SHOOTING

Georgia Northwestern Technical College student from Calhoun wins gold at state SkillsUSA competition

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