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Bridge Replacement Project to Impact Traffic on I-75 Starting July 26

Calhoun, GA — Weather permitting, drivers traveling along Interstate 75 near milepost 299 should prepare for overnight lane closures starting Saturday, July 26, as crews begin the replacement of the I-75 bridges over Cedar Creek Road. The bridge construction project, managed by the Georgia Department ...

Two Calhoun Firefighters Promoted to Lieutenant

Calhoun, GA — The Calhoun Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of two dedicated personnel. Fire Engineers Dustin Hall and Cody Benton have officially been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Hall and Benton were recognized for their outstanding commitment to service, leadership, ...

Tuesdays Local News Headlines

CALHOUN, GA – Christian Community Outreach is gearing up for its annual Back to School Bash, scheduled for this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Calhoun Recreation Department. The event, now in its eighth year, aims to provide local students with ...

Bridging the Gap: Georgia DOT Launches Statewide Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes

In an effort to curb a recurring and costly transportation hazard, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at reducing bridge strikes across the state. Titled “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right,” the initiative encourages drivers—particularly those ...

Gordon County Schools Launches Bus Registration for New, Moving, and Pre-K Students

Gordon County, GA – The Gordon County Schools Transportation Department has officially opened bus registration for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Parents and guardians are urged to complete the required transportation survey forms if their child falls into any of the following categories: New ...

Love’s Travel Stops Awards Grant to Support GNTC Truck Driving Students

ROCK SPRING, GA — Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Commercial Truck Driving – Class A program has received a $1,000 grant from Love’s Travel Stops, providing critical support to students pursuing careers in the trucking industry. The grant, awarded through the GNTC Foundation, will allow ...

Over 5.2 Million Aboveground Pools Recalled After Drowning Deaths Reported

More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the United States and Canada over the past two decades are being recalled following reports of nine child drowning deaths linked to the products. The recall involves various models from Bestway, Intex Recreation, and Polygroup — ...

Sheriff Announces Sergeant Garcia’s Completion of Elite Instructor Training

Monday, July 21, 2025 — The Gordon County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce that Sergeant Bobby Garcia has successfully completed the highly demanding Driver Instructor Training Program (DITP) at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC). Sergeant Garcia graduated from the two-week course on ...

Governor Kemp Orders State Agencies to Brace for Budget Constraints Amid Federal Cuts

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has instructed state agencies to begin planning for leaner budgets as the state prepares for the potential fallout from federal spending reductions. According to new guidance from the governor’s budget office, agencies must draft amended fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year ...

Monday Local News Headlines

Qualifying Dates Announced for Calhoun Municipal Elections CALHOUN, Ga. — The City of Calhoun has officially announced qualifying dates for its upcoming municipal elections, with prospective candidates invited to submit their notice of candidacy from Monday, August 18, through Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Voters will have ...
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