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Red Cross Reports Severe Blood Shortage as Supply Drops 35%

The American Red Cross is urging the public to donate blood immediately as the national blood supply has dropped by approximately 35% over the past month, driven by increased hospital demand, widespread flu illness and winter weather disruptions. According to the Red Cross, requests from... Read More.

Rural Health Care Access Highlighted During White House Roundtable

Improving access to high-quality health care in rural communities was the focus of a White House roundtable discussion held Jan. 16, where President Donald Trump highlighted a new federal health care policy aimed at strengthening rural health systems nationwide. Among the participants was Dr. Andrew... Read More.

Winter Storm Possible in Northwest Georgia This Weekend

The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting a potential winter storm that could impact Northwest Georgia this weekend, bringing the possibility of substantial snow and/or ice to the area. Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston said he and senior staff with the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

Ashworth Middle School Wrestling Warriors Claim Fifth Straight Region Title

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

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

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

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.
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