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New Georgia Laws Take Effect Thursday, Bringing Changes to Courts, Elections, Insurance and Healthcare

Monday, December 29

Several new Georgia laws will take effect Thursday, January 1, 2026, ushering in changes that impact courts, elections, insurance, healthcare, vehicle registration and consumer protections across the state. One of the new measures, the Georgia Courts Access and Consumer Protection Act, creates new regulations for... Read More.

Brrr…Winter Weather is Back!

Monday, December 29

A strong cold front is sweeping across north Georgia, bringing sharply colder temperatures and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say temperatures will fall steadily through the day as the front moves from northwest to southeast across the region. Residents can expect... Read More.

Anonymous Donor Makes Major Improvements at Calhoun Animal Control Center

Saturday, December 27

The City of Calhoun’s Animal Control Center is expressing gratitude to an anonymous donor whose continued generosity has led to significant improvements at the shelter. According to shelter officials, the donor has previously provided all of the fencing and turf currently in use at the... Read More.

UPDATED: Holiday Traffic Enforcement Leads to Hundreds of Arrests, Nine Fatalities Statewide

Saturday, December 27

The Georgia Department of Public Safety has released its activity report detailing traffic enforcement and crash statistics during the Christmas holiday period, highlighting the impact of increased patrols across the state. According to the report, which reflects activity by the Georgia State Patrol only and... Read More.

Calhoun Police Arrest Tennessee Fugitive After Brief Pursuit

Saturday, December 27

Calhoun police arrested a Tennessee fugitive Tuesday night following a brief vehicle pursuit that ended with a crash and the suspect taken into custody without injury. According to the Calhoun Police Department, Larry Nichols was wanted by authorities in Cleveland, Tennessee, on a charge of... Read More.

AAA’s ‘Tow to Go’ Program Returns for the Holidays

Wednesday, December 24

As holiday celebrations ramp up across Georgia, AAA is once again offering its life-saving Tow to Go program to help keep impaired drivers off the roads during one of the most dangerous travel periods of the year. The free service will be available from 6... Read More.

Enjoy Non-Stop Christmas Music on Georgia 101-7

Wednesday, December 24

Georgia 101-7 is spreading holiday cheer with a special Christmas music takeover, offering non-stop Christmas favorites beginning at 6 a.m. on Christmas Eve and continuing straight through Christmas Day. Listeners are invited to tune in while wrapping up last-minute Christmas shopping, preparing holiday meals in... Read More.

Justice Department Seizes Website Used in Bank Account Takeover Fraud

Tuesday, December 23

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the seizure of a web domain and database linked to a widespread bank account takeover fraud scheme that targeted victims across the United States. According to the Justice Department, the domain web3adspanels.org was used as a backend control panel... Read More.

Medical treatments don’t take a holiday; Red Cross urges blood donations now

Tuesday, December 23

The American Red Cross is urging blood donors to make appointments now to help ensure a stable blood supply through the busy holiday season and into early 2026. Donations of type O, A negative and B negative blood are especially needed. With record-setting holiday travel... Read More.

Three Calhoun City Schools Board Members Sworn In

Tuesday, December 23

Three members of the Calhoun City Schools Board of Education were officially sworn into office during Tuesday night’s Calhoun City Council meeting at the downtown Depot. Mayor Jimmy Palmer administered the oath of office to board members Andy Baxter, Rhoda Washington, and Dr. Stephen King. Superintendent... Read More.

New Georgia Laws Take Effect Thursday, Bringing Changes to Courts, Elections, Insurance and Healthcare

Brrr…Winter Weather is Back!

Anonymous Donor Makes Major Improvements at Calhoun Animal Control Center

UPDATED: Holiday Traffic Enforcement Leads to Hundreds of Arrests, Nine Fatalities Statewide

Calhoun Police Arrest Tennessee Fugitive After Brief Pursuit

AAA’s ‘Tow to Go’ Program Returns for the Holidays

Enjoy Non-Stop Christmas Music on Georgia 101-7

Justice Department Seizes Website Used in Bank Account Takeover Fraud

Medical treatments don’t take a holiday; Red Cross urges blood donations now

Three Calhoun City Schools Board Members Sworn In

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