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Vehicle Fire Reported on I-75

Readers are reporting a vehicle fire on I-75 South, just over the Gordon County line, before Exit 306 in Adairsville. Emergency response may cause delays in the area. Use caution when traveling this morning. First reported by the Gordon Gazette.(Photo courtesy of a Gordon Gazette ...

Due to Federal Government Shutdown, SNAP Benefits Will Not Be Available Beginning November 1

Update: Due to Federal Government Shutdown, SNAP Benefits Will Not Be Available Beginning November 1 ATLANTA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently notified the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) that there is insufficient funding to cover November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if ...

Gordon County Clerk Grant Walraven Named COAG Officer of the Year

Grant Walraven, Superior Court Clerk of Gordon County, has been honored with the 2025 Officer of the Year Award by the Constitutional Officers Association of Georgia (COAG). The recognition was announced during COAG’s annual business meeting, where Walraven was celebrated for his leadership and service ...

GCF&R Offers Operational Overview at Commissioner Meeting; Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed

At the Gordon County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, 2025, Gordon County Fire & Rescue (GCF&R) Chief Heath Derryberry provided commissioners with an update on the department’s current operations, initiatives, and ongoing needs. During his presentation, Chief Derryberry highlighted key areas ...

Bird Flu Confirmed in Gordon County, Georgia

First reported by the Gordon Gazette Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in a commercial poultry operation in Gordon County, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Officials responded immediately following confirmation, and work at the site is currently underway. This is the third ...

Gordon County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Warning Involving Fake Warrants and Phone Payment Demands

The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is warning residents about an active phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement officers and falsely claim recipients have outstanding warrants. According to GCSO, several citizens have reported receiving calls from individuals who threaten arrest unless immediate payment ...

Tips to Help Families Enjoy a Safe and Fun Halloween

As Halloween approaches, excitement builds for children eager to don costumes, collect candy, and fill the night with fun and laughter. But for parents, the goal is to make sure the evening remains festive rather than frightening. A little preparation can go a long ...

COMMISSIONERS RECOGNIZE RETIRED EDUCATORS DAY

At their meeting on Tuesday night, Oct. 21, 2025, the Gordon County Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation to the Calhoun-Gordon County Retired Educators Association in honor of Retired Educators Day, which will be observed on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. Pictured, from left to ...

Calhoun Man Arrested After Authorities Seize Over Two Pounds of Meth

A Calhoun man is back behind bars after authorities say he was caught trafficking more than two pounds of methamphetamine. Shaun Corey Farrell, 47, of 980 Red Bud Road, was arrested on October 13, 2025, following a two-month joint narcotics investigation conducted by the Calhoun ...

Calhoun Police Release Details on Fatal Pedestrian Incident

The Calhoun Police Department has released the incident report related to a fatal collision late Tuesday night involving a pedestrian in a wheelchair. According to the report, the incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2025. A 2017 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling north in ...
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