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Calhoun High School Teacher and Student Honored in 2026 PAGE STAR Program

Tuesday, January 20

Calhoun High School senior Isaac Tibbs has been named the school’s 2026 PAGE STAR Student, an honor recognizing exceptional academic achievement and performance on the SAT. The announcement was made by Kendra Arnold, senior counselor at Calhoun High School. Tibbs, the son of Kristopher and... Read More.

Weather Alert: Potential Winter Storm This Weekend in North and Central Georgia

Monday, January 19

The National Weather Service reports that North and Central Georgia may experience significant wintry weather this weekend. While exact timing, location, and severity are still uncertain, forecasters expect more detailed information in the coming days. Residents are advised to stay updated and monitor local... Read More.

Ashworth Middle School Wrestling Warriors Claim Fifth Straight Region Title

Sunday, January 18

The Ashworth Middle School Wrestling Warriors continued their dominance on the mat by capturing their fifth consecutive FCAA Individual Region Tournament championship Saturday at Coosa High School. The Warriors finished with 228.5 team points, edging out Armuchee, which placed second with 199.5 points. Ashworth entered 14... Read More.

Murder Suspect Apprehended in Calhoun Following Multi-Agency Response

Sunday, January 18

Calhoun Police Department officers responded to the area near Walmart after Doraville Police requested assistance locating a suspect wanted in connection with a murder. Investigators had tracked the suspect to Calhoun, where Calhoun Police, with support from the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office, successfully took... Read More.

Residential Fire in Plainville Claims Two Lives

Saturday, January 17

Gordon County Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire Saturday morning in the Plainville community that resulted in two fatalities. Fire crews were dispatched at approximately 8:55 a.m. on January 17, 2026. Upon arrival, firefighters found the residence heavily involved in fire. A family... Read More.

Gordon County Board of Commissioners Announces Meeting Schedule

Saturday, January 17

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners has announced its next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Judicial Building Assembly Room, located at 101 South Piedmont Street in Calhoun. A work session will begin at 5 p.m., followed by... Read More.

Dr. Elisa Jaramillo-Mayor Joins AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Adairsville Health Park

Saturday, January 17

AdventHealth Medical Group has announced that Elisa Jaramillo-Mayor, MD, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Adairsville Health Park. She transitions to the Adairsville location after previously practicing at AdventHealth Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine at Timms Road. Dr. Jaramillo-Mayor is a board-certified... Read More.

Georgia vs. Arkansas Men’s Basketball — January 17th on Georgia 101.7 3:35 airtime

Friday, January 16

Georgia vs. Arkansas Men’s Basketball — January 17th on Georgia 101.7 3:35 airtime ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia men’s basketball returns to action as the Bulldogs square off against Arkansas in another key SEC showdown. If Georgia wins this match up they will potentially move up... Read More.

Georgia State Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash on Hwy 41 in Adairsville

Friday, January 16

The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) is investigating a deadly traffic accident that occurred Thursday afternoon on Hwy 41 near the Gordon County line. According to GSP, the crash happened shortly before 1 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2026, at the intersection of Hwy 41/GA 3 and... Read More.

NWGA Center for Independent Living to Host Gordon County Spotlight Meeting

Friday, January 16

The Northwest Georgia Center for Independent Living (NWGACIL) will host a Gordon County Spotlight community meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Gordon County Library, located at 100 N. Park Avenue in Calhoun. The meeting is open to the... Read More.

Calhoun High School Teacher and Student Honored in 2026 PAGE STAR Program

Weather Alert: Potential Winter Storm This Weekend in North and Central Georgia

Ashworth Middle School Wrestling Warriors Claim Fifth Straight Region Title

Murder Suspect Apprehended in Calhoun Following Multi-Agency Response

Residential Fire in Plainville Claims Two Lives

Gordon County Board of Commissioners Announces Meeting Schedule

Georgia vs. Arkansas Men’s Basketball — January 17th on Georgia 101.7 3:35 airtime

Georgia State Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash on Hwy 41 in Adairsville

NWGA Center for Independent Living to Host Gordon County Spotlight Meeting

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