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GNTC Expands Construction Management Program to Whitfield Murray Campus

DALTON, Ga. — Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has expanded its growing Construction Management program to the Whitfield Murray Campus (WMC) in Dalton, in response to increased student demand and industry workforce needs. Previously offered only at the Gordon County Campus (GCC) in Calhoun, the ...

Pedestrian in Wheelchair Fatally Struck Overnight in Calhoun

Calhoun Chief of Police Tony Pyle has confirmed that a pedestrian was killed overnight after being struck by a vehicle. According to Chief Pyle, a male individual in a wheelchair was crossing Highway 53 Spur (Oothcalooga Street) near the Dollar General when the incident occurred. Authorities ...

Northbound Lane of I-75 in Bartow County to Close for Maintenance Today

Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will close the right northbound lane and shoulder of I-75 at milepost 287 today, Wednesday, October 22, for maintenance work. Lane Closure Schedule:9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location:I-75 Northbound, Milepost 287 (Bartow County) Motorists traveling through the area should ...

Major Pat Bedford Honored with National “Dedication to Excellence Award”

Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston has announced that Jail Administrator Major Pat Bedford has been awarded the prestigious “Dedication to Excellence Award” by the National Institute of Jail Operations (NIJO). The honor was presented last week during NIJO’s annual training conference, held in Mobile, Alabama. ...

Local Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Weapons Violations Following Shooting Incident

Sheriff Mitch Ralston reports: On the afternoon of Friday, October 17, deputy sheriffs responded to a residence on Rock Creek Road in reference to a report of a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim and confirmed that the injury ...

City of Calhoun Animal Shelter Hosting Saturday Stroll & Adoption Event

The City of Calhoun Animal Shelter is inviting the community to its Saturday Stroll & Adoption Event on October 25th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents are encouraged to stop by, meet the shelter pets, and enjoy some outdoor time with adoptable dogs. This ...

Calhoun Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Harmony Church Road

A Calhoun resident was killed Monday evening following a single-vehicle crash on Harmony Church Road. According to the Gordon County Coroner’s Office, 54-year-old Mark Holt died as a result of injuries sustained in the October 20, 2025 incident. “The Coroner's Office is assisting the Georgia State ...

Gordon County Sheriff’s Office Issues BOLO for Possibly Armed Suspect

GORDON COUNTY, GA – The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert for a wanted suspect believed to be possibly armed. According to deputies, warrants have been issued for Johnny Lee Burk, who is wanted in connection with multiple ...

College Street in Calhoun to Temporarily Close for Infrastructure Repairs Starting Oct. 20

College Street in Calhoun to Temporarily Close for Infrastructure Repairs Starting Oct. 20 CALHOUN, GA — The City of Calhoun will temporarily close a section of College Street beginning Monday morning, October 20, to perform critical infrastructure repairs and upgrades. The affected area spans between E. ...

Gordon County Fire & Rescue Holds Extrication Training for New Recruits

On Tuesday morning, October 14, 2025, Gordon County Fire & Rescue conducted a specialized extrication training session for its newest class of recruits at Parrish Wrecker Service in Calhoun. The hands-on training focused on vehicle extrication techniques — a critical skill used by firefighters to ...
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