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.

Calhoun Police Release Details on Fatal Pedestrian Incident

The Calhoun Police Department has released the incident report related to a fatal collision late Tuesday night involving a pedestrian in a wheelchair. According to the report, the incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2025. A 2017 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling north in... Read More.

GNTC Expands Construction Management Program to Whitfield Murray Campus

DALTON, Ga. — Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has expanded its growing Construction Management program to the Whitfield Murray Campus (WMC) in Dalton, in response to increased student demand and industry workforce needs. Previously offered only at the Gordon County Campus (GCC) in Calhoun, the... Read More.

Pedestrian in Wheelchair Fatally Struck Overnight in Calhoun

Calhoun Chief of Police Tony Pyle has confirmed that a pedestrian was killed overnight after being struck by a vehicle. According to Chief Pyle, a male individual in a wheelchair was crossing Highway 53 Spur (Oothcalooga Street) near the Dollar General when the incident occurred. Authorities... Read More.