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CALHOUN, GA – The Gordon County Board of Commissioners voted this week to advertise the county’s 2025 millage rate at 9.042 mills, the same as last year. By law, the board cannot set a final tax rate higher than the amount advertised. Finance Director Andrea ...

Calhoun Fire Department Leadership Placed on Paid Administrative Leave Amid Investigation

The City of Calhoun has placed certain Fire Department leadership on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave effective Friday, August 15, 2025. This administrative action was required to ensure compliance with an independent third-party investigation regarding the City's Fire Department. The investigation commenced Monday, August 18, 2025. During ...

UPDATED Authorities Have Confirmed One Fatality In Connection With Motor Vehicle Accident Just Off US 41

GORDON COUNTY, GA – Deputy sheriffs and first responders are on the scene of a fatal accident reported at a commercial (private) property near the intersection of US 41 and SR 225. Authorities have confirmed one fatality in connection with the incident, which involved a ...

Sheriff’s Jailers Save Choking Inmate With ‘Heimlich Maneuver’

Sheriff’s Jailers Save Choking Inmate With ‘Heimlich Maneuver’ Sheriff Mitch Ralston Reports: On Sunday evening, August 10, Jailers on duty in the jail booking office observed an inmate in a holding cell choking on a piece of food and unable to breathe. The two jailers, Deputy ...

Calhoun Honors Coach Eric Rigney for 24 Years of Service

Before Friday night’s Jacket victory, Calhoun Middle School Football took a special moment to honor one of its most dedicated leaders. Coach Eric Rigney was recognized on the field for his 24 years of commitment, leadership, and service to the program. For more than two ...

Sonoraville’s Coach Stephanie Caudell to Be Inducted Saturday Night

Since the opening of Sonoraville High School in 2005, Coach Stephanie Caudell has been at the helm of the Lady Phoenix basketball program, building one of the most consistent and respected teams in the region. Over nearly two decades, Caudell has led the Lady Phoenix ...

Warrior Spirit Shirts Now Available for 2025 Season

Fans can now show their Warrior pride with the newly released 2025 Warrior Spirit Shirts, featuring the official football design on the front and customizable player names and numbers on the back. The shirts, showcased in a light blue color with bold navy lettering, ...

GDOT Awards $5.5M Contract to Resurface 6.3 Miles of Highway 411 in Bartow County

CARTERSVILLE, GA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has awarded a $5.5 million contract to resurface U.S. Highway 411 in Bartow County. The project will cover a 6.3-mile stretch from the Floyd County line to Hardin Bridge Road. The work will be carried out ...

East Ridge Man Fatally Struck by Train in Gordon County

GORDON COUNTY, GA – The Gordon County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that Gregory Smith, 60, of East Ridge, Tennessee, was struck and killed by a train on the morning of Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Authorities say the incident occurred along the railroad tracks in Gordon ...

Gordon County Schools Honors State Champion Jazmine Hunter

CALHOUN – At Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, Gordon County Schools recognized Sonoraville High School standout Jazmine Hunter for her remarkable athletic achievement this spring. A multi-sport athlete and honors student, Hunter ended her school year on a high note in May by winning ...
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