• Heat Advisory for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
    Expires: July 04, 2026 @ 8:00pm
    WHAT
    Heat index values up to 105.
    WHERE
    Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.
    WHEN
    Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
    IMPACTS
    Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Pursuit Ends Near County Line With Arrest; No Injuries Reported

Monday, October 27, 2025 — Gordon County, GA — A vehicle pursuit involving Calhoun Police and the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office ended late Monday morning with the successful apprehension of a female suspect. According to officials, the incident began around 11:30 a.m. when Calhoun Police... Read More.

Vehicle Fire Reported on I-75

Readers are reporting a vehicle fire on I-75 South, just over the Gordon County line, before Exit 306 in Adairsville. Emergency response may cause delays in the area. Use caution when traveling this morning. First reported by the Gordon Gazette.(Photo courtesy of a Gordon Gazette... Read More.

Gordon County Clerk Grant Walraven Named COAG Officer of the Year

Grant Walraven, Superior Court Clerk of Gordon County, has been honored with the 2025 Officer of the Year Award by the Constitutional Officers Association of Georgia (COAG). The recognition was announced during COAG’s annual business meeting, where Walraven was celebrated for his leadership and service... Read More.

Bird Flu Confirmed in Gordon County, Georgia

First reported by the Gordon Gazette Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in a commercial poultry operation in Gordon County, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Officials responded immediately following confirmation, and work at the site is currently underway. This is the third... Read More.

Tips to Help Families Enjoy a Safe and Fun Halloween

As Halloween approaches, excitement builds for children eager to don costumes, collect candy, and fill the night with fun and laughter. But for parents, the goal is to make sure the evening remains festive rather than frightening. A little preparation can go a long... Read More.

COMMISSIONERS RECOGNIZE RETIRED EDUCATORS DAY

At their meeting on Tuesday night, Oct. 21, 2025, the Gordon County Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation to the Calhoun-Gordon County Retired Educators Association in honor of Retired Educators Day, which will be observed on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. Pictured, from left to... Read More.