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GEM Theatre’s Winter Donation Drive Gets Major Boost with 1,100 Toboggans

Sunday, November 30

Calhoun’s historic GEM Theatre is pushing forward with its annual Socks and Toboggans Drive, an effort aimed at helping local residents stay warm during the winter months by collecting new socks and winter hats. The campaign received a significant boost earlier today when former Calhoun... Read More.

City of Plainville Makes Final Preparations for Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Sunday, November 30

The holiday spirit is officially underway in Plainville as crews raised the city’s Christmas tree this morning, marking the final steps of preparation for one of the community’s most beloved seasonal traditions. The City of Plainville will host its annual Christmas Parade on Tuesday, Dec.... Read More.

Shop Local This Holiday Season: Support Calhoun Businesses and Skip the Black Friday Crowds

Friday, November 28

As Black Friday weekend ushers in the busiest shopping days of the year, local leaders and business owners are encouraging residents to keep their holiday dollars close to home by supporting Calhoun’s small businesses. Instead of battling long lines, crowded parking lots, and early-morning rushes... Read More.

GDPS Releases Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Activity Report

Friday, November 28

The Georgia Department of Public Safety has released its Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period Activity Report, detailing enforcement and crash statistics recorded across the state during the busy holiday travel window. Troopers reported 74 DUI incidents, highlighting ongoing concerns about impaired driving during major travel periods.... Read More.

OVER 1,000 ATTEND FEEDING THE NEEDY CALHOUN THANKSGIVING EVENT

Friday, November 28

The 2nd annual Feeding the Needy Calhoun Thanksgiving event drew an overwhelming response on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, as more than 1,000 local residents came together for a free holiday meal and fellowship at Calhoun First United Methodist Church. The event, held from... Read More.

Structure Fire Destroys Home on Linda Lane; GCFR Responds

Friday, November 28

Gordon County Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of Linda Lane on Wednesday, where a home was completely destroyed. Fire crews arrived to find the residence fully involved. GCFR firefighters were able to safely extinguish the blaze and prevent... Read More.

Old Man Winter Is on the Way, Says Meteorologist Patrick Core

Wednesday, November 26

Holiday Travel Rush Begins: Georgia Suspends Lane Closures for Thanksgiving Week

Wednesday, November 26

Georgia drivers can expect a smoother ride on the roads this Thanksgiving holiday, as the state has suspended lane closures from Nov. 26 through Nov. 30 to help ease heavy travel congestion. Transportation officials say traffic is expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons... Read More.

Calhoun Animal Shelter Reaches Full Capacity, Requests Community’s Help

Tuesday, November 25

The City of Calhoun Animal Control has announced that its shelter is officially at full capacity and unable to take in any additional animals at this time. Officials are urging community members who find a stray to keep the animal safe and contact the shelter... Read More.

CPD Responds to Electric Bike Crash on Piedmont Street

Tuesday, November 25

The Calhoun Police Department responded to an electric bike crash Monday evening that left one man injured. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Piedmont Street near Hillhouse Drive. According to officials, the man was riding an electric bike along the edge of the roadway... Read More.

GEM Theatre’s Winter Donation Drive Gets Major Boost with 1,100 Toboggans

City of Plainville Makes Final Preparations for Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Shop Local This Holiday Season: Support Calhoun Businesses and Skip the Black Friday Crowds

GDPS Releases Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Activity Report

OVER 1,000 ATTEND FEEDING THE NEEDY CALHOUN THANKSGIVING EVENT

Structure Fire Destroys Home on Linda Lane; GCFR Responds

Old Man Winter Is on the Way, Says Meteorologist Patrick Core

Holiday Travel Rush Begins: Georgia Suspends Lane Closures for Thanksgiving Week

Calhoun Animal Shelter Reaches Full Capacity, Requests Community’s Help

CPD Responds to Electric Bike Crash on Piedmont Street

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