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Gordon County Prepares for Heatwave as La Niña Looms This Fall

CALHOUN, GA — July 26, 2025 — As Gordon County braces for a stretch of extreme heat next week, officials are opening cooling centers to provide relief to residents, especially vulnerable populations. The immediate concern is scorching temperatures and high humidity levels, but looking ...

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Back-to-School Bash and Invasive Pest Warning: Georgia Communities Prepare for Fall Samantha Lusk & Associates Realty is inviting the community to a FREE Back-to-School Bash this Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m., offering students and families a cheerful start to the upcoming ...

Comcast Celebrates Multi-Million Dollar Expansion in Gordon County with Laptop Giveaway and Block Party

CALHOUN, GA – July 25, 2025 — Comcast is bringing more than just faster internet to Gordon County — it’s delivering opportunity. On Tuesday, July 29, Comcast will mark the completion of its multi-million dollar Internet and services expansion in the area with a ...

Gordon County Jobless Rate Rises Slightly in June, Still Below Last Year’s Level

Gordon County’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly in June, rising to 3.3%, according to data released Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor. That’s a modest increase from 3.0% in May, but still lower than the 3.5% rate recorded in June 2023. The increase in ...

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Northwest Georgia Homeowners Face Rising Insurance Premiums Again in 2025 Northwest Georgia — Homeowners across Northwest Georgia should prepare for another year of rising insurance premiums, as industry trends suggest continued double-digit increases across the state in 2025. While specific regional projections have not been ...

GEM Theatre Donates 421 Cans of Food to the Voluntary Action Center

Calhoun, GA — The GEM Theatre wrapped up its summer film series with more than just movie magic — they also delivered a powerful act of generosity to the community. Thanks to the kindness of moviegoers who attended the Summer, Western, and Fantasy Movie Series, ...

GEM Theatre Takes Brief Summer Pause Ahead of Free Back-to-School Movie Series

Calhoun, GA — The historic GEM Theatre is taking a short summer intermission this week for cleaning and preparation as it gets ready to welcome back audiences with a full slate of entertainment. Kicking off the fun is the FREE Back-to-School Movie Series, starting with ...

Gordon County Prepares for Opioid Settlements, Considers Sales Tax Change, and Celebrates Broadband Launch

Gordon County Eyes Future Opioid Settlements, Tax Options, and Infrastructure Upgrades Calhoun, GA — July 24, 2025Gordon County officials are keeping a close watch on two pending opioid-related settlements with Purdue Pharma/Sackler and pharmaceutical company Sandoz, though exact dollar amounts from these cases remain unknown. ...

Christian Community Outreach to Host 9th Annual Family Day This Saturday

CALHOUN, GA – Christian Community Outreach (CCO) is gearing up for its 9th Annual Family Day celebration, set for Saturday, July 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at World Harvest Church in Calhoun. The free event will provide school supplies, clothing, shoes, food, ...

Coca-Cola Confirms Cane Sugar Version of Classic Cola Coming to U.S. This Fall

Coca-Cola announced Tuesday it will introduce a cane sugar version of its classic cola to the U.S. market this fall, following a recent statement from President Donald Trump. Trump revealed on social media last week that Coca-Cola had agreed to begin using real cane sugar ...
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