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Calhoun Police Department Joins “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign

From August 13 through September 1, 2025, the Calhoun Police Department will join the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to crack down on alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers. This annual enforcement effort aims to save ...

First Responders Rally Community for Record-Breaking Food Drive

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. — The 2025 First Responders Food Drive Competition wrapped up on July 31 with an impressive show of generosity, collecting 42,642 items to help stock the VAC Food Pantry. From July 1–31, local first responder agencies went head-to-head in a friendly contest ...

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SPLOST Funds Fuel Summer Upgrades Across Gordon County SchoolsImprovements Highlighted at Gordon Central’s Freshman Orientation GORDON COUNTY, GA – August 7, 2025 – Thanks to Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funding, Gordon County Schools completed a number of impactful facility upgrades this summer, ...

Rydal Woman Rescued After 14 Hours Trapped in Wrecked Vehicle

A Rydal woman was seriously injured and trapped in her vehicle for approximately 14 hours following a crash early Sunday morning that left her car hidden from view. According to a report from the Georgia State Patrol, 72-year-old Deborah Ruth Pilcher was driving south on ...

Prioritize Health and Save Lives During National Wellness Month: Donate Blood with the American Red Cross

August 7, 2025 – As summer winds down and routines shift with back-to-school schedules and late vacations, the American Red Cross is encouraging individuals to take a moment to prioritize both personal wellness and community impact by donating blood during National Wellness Month. National Wellness ...

GNTC Foundation Awards Nearly $40,000 in Scholarships to Students Across Northwest Georgia

The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded approximately $40,000 in grants and scholarships for fall semester 2025, with recipients ranging in age from 17 to 87. Each scholarship included an award between $500 and $1,500 to assist in paying for fall semester at GNTC. Fifty-two ...

GCSO K9 Unit Visits Morning Pointe Assisted Living

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Gordon County, GA Residents and staff at Morning Pointe Assisted Living received a special visit Tuesday morning, August 5, from the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit. The visit brought smiles, wagging tails, and an opportunity for the community to ...

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Fugitives, Meth Trafficking and Weapons Charges

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 CALHOUN, GA – What began as a routine traffic stop turned into a major drug and fugitive apprehension last week, when Gordon County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three individuals on serious felony charges, including meth trafficking and weapons violations. On the evening of ...

Bartow County Animal Control Facing Capacity Crisis, Euthanizations Possible

August 6, 2025 – Bartow County, GA — The Bartow County Animal Control Facility is in the midst of a critical overcrowding crisis, according to a statement issued Tuesday by County Commissioner Steve Taylor. The facility, which has been operating at or above capacity ...

Sheriff’s Auxiliary Strengthens Community Ties with Monthly Luncheons and Annual Golf Fundraiser

What began as a small group of supporters sharing meals during Mitch Ralston’s 2008 campaign for Gordon County Sheriff has grown into a vital organization that continues to support both the Sheriff's Office and the broader community. Following his election win, Sheriff Ralston officially established ...
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