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CFD, GCF&R Offer Tips to Help Keep You Safe While Heating Your Home This Winter

Monday, November 3

As temperatures begin to dip and colder weather sets in, many residents are firing up their heaters and preparing for the winter season. Local fire officials are reminding the community to stay safe while keeping warm. According to Calhoun Fire Department Chief of Fire Prevention... Read More.

Three Gordon County Teams Headed to the State Playoffs!

Monday, November 3

Excitement is in the air as all three Gordon County high school football teams have secured their spots in the GHSA State Playoffs! The Calhoun Yellow Jackets are set to host Lumpkin County on Friday, November 14, at Phil Reeve Stadium. The Jackets are looking... Read More.

Harris Arts Center Kicks Off 21st Annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser

Monday, November 3

The holiday season officially begins in Calhoun as the Harris Arts Center opens its 21st Annual Festival of Trees Silent Auction Fundraiser today, Monday, November 3. The beloved community tradition runs through Saturday, December 7, giving visitors more than a month to enjoy the... Read More.

Gordon County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Alert Regarding Fake Jail Staff Calls

Sunday, November 2

The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) has issued an urgent warning to the public after receiving reports of a scam targeting individuals with family members who have recently been arrested. According to GCSO officials, victims have received phone calls from individuals falsely claiming to be... Read More.

Local Food Pantry Resources Available Through the VAC

Saturday, November 1

With the anticipated shutdown of the SNAP program, the Voluntary Action Center (VAC) is preparing for a potential increase in individuals and families seeking food assistance across Gordon County. To help meet community needs, the VAC has compiled and organized a list of all local... Read More.

DICKSON SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS FOR DEADLY FAIRAMOUNT HIT-AND-RUN

Saturday, November 1

A Calhoun man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, with the first 10 years to be served in confinement, in connection with a 2023 hit-and-run crash that killed one person and injured several others in Fairmount. Superior Court Judge Rosemary Green handed down... Read More.

Time to “Fall Back”! Set Your Clocks Back 1 Hour At 2:00 A.M. Sunday

Saturday, November 1

Time to “Fall Back”!Set your clocks back 1 hour at 2:00 a.m. Sunday.While you’re at it, change the batteries in your smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms.— From your friends at Georgia 101.7 WJTH / Discovergordoncounty.com

Sheriff Warns Public of Telephone Scams Targeting Those Affected by Federal Benefits

Friday, October 31

GORDON COUNTY — Sheriff Mitch Ralston is warning residents to be vigilant against phone scams targeting individuals claiming to solicit funds for those affected by the loss of federal benefits. “These scammers are trying to take advantage of people,” Sheriff Ralston said. “Never give personal... Read More.

Tracey Mercado Named GNTC’s 2025 Alumna of the Year

Friday, October 31

Calhoun, GA — Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has honored Tracey Mercado, program director and instructor of Medical Assisting, as the institution’s 2025 Alumna of the Year. Mercado has been a key member of GNTC’s faculty and administration since 2022, serving as program director and... Read More.

Calhoun High Baseball Hosting First-Ever “Dinks & Dingers” Pickleball World Series

Friday, October 31

The Calhoun Yellow Jackets Baseball program is excited to announce its first-ever Dinks & Dingers Pickleball World Series, set for Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Pickleball 706. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Calhoun Home Run Club. The baseball-themed pickleball tournament kicks off at... Read More.

CFD, GCF&R Offer Tips to Help Keep You Safe While Heating Your Home This Winter

Three Gordon County Teams Headed to the State Playoffs!

Harris Arts Center Kicks Off 21st Annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser

Gordon County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Alert Regarding Fake Jail Staff Calls

Local Food Pantry Resources Available Through the VAC

DICKSON SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS FOR DEADLY FAIRAMOUNT HIT-AND-RUN

Time to “Fall Back”! Set Your Clocks Back 1 Hour At 2:00 A.M. Sunday

Sheriff Warns Public of Telephone Scams Targeting Those Affected by Federal Benefits

Tracey Mercado Named GNTC’s 2025 Alumna of the Year

Calhoun High Baseball Hosting First-Ever “Dinks & Dingers” Pickleball World Series

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