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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 ...

Calhoun City Schools Announces New Arrival and Dismissal Plan for Primary and Elementary Campuses

CALHOUN, GA – As Calhoun City Schools prepares for the upcoming 2025–2026 academic year, officials have announced changes to arrival and dismissal procedures for Calhoun Primary and Calhoun Elementary Schools aimed at enhancing student safety and improving traffic flow. Beginning in August 2025, the two ...

GNTC Nursing Program Achieves 100% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for Third Consecutive Year

All 17 graduates pass national licensure exam on first attempt ROCK SPRING, GA — Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is celebrating a major milestone as all 17 graduates of its 2025 Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program passed the National Council Licensure Examination for ...

Gordon County 4-H’ers Shine at 82nd Annual Georgia 4-H State Congress

Gordon County was well represented at the 82nd Annual Georgia 4-H State Congress, held in Atlanta from July 22–25, where top 4-H members from across the state came together to compete, connect, and celebrate their achievements. This prestigious event marks the culmination of the 4-H ...

Flood Watch Issued for Gordon County

A Flood Watch is currently in effect for Gordon County and much of the surrounding region. The western two-thirds of the area are expected to receive between 2 to 4 inches of rainfall through Monday evening, with isolated areas potentially seeing even higher totals. Residents ...
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