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FEMA Announces $360M in FY 2024 SAFER Grants

FEMA has announced $360M in FY 2024 SAFER grants to help fire departments hire and retain firefighters, and $36M in FP&S grants to support fire prevention programs and firefighter safety research. Apply May 23 through July 3, 2025.These grants help keep our communities and firefighters ...

Gordon County Responds to Storm Debris Cleanup Amid Tornado Damage

Gordon County, GA - May 23, 2025 – Following public inquiries about the cleanup of storm debris from the recent severe weather, Gordon County officials have provided an update on their response efforts. Keith King, Assistant Administrator of Gordon County, addressed the concerns on behalf ...

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-23-25

In today's news: In a joint report with the National Weather Service, GEMA Director Courtney Taylor confirmed the occurrence of two EF0 tornadoes in Gordon County on Tuesday night, between 11:00 PM and midnight. The tornadoes caused significant damage to trees, homes, and barns in ...

Calhoun Police Department joins Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to save lives on Georgia roads

For Immediate Release May 16, 2025 “Click It or Ticket” seat belt awareness and enforcement campaign begins May 19th Calhoun Police Department joins Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to save lives on Georgia roads With the summer travel season ready to begin, Calhoun Police Department reminds everyone to ...

CONGRATULATIONS TO GORDON CENTRAL’S GRADUATING CLASS OF 2025

May your future be as bright as your achievement today.

Two EF0 Tornadoes Confirmed in Gordon County Tuesday Night

Officials with the National Weather Service have released their summary of the events of May 20-21, 2025 which confirm two separate tornados on the ground simultaneously. See information below gathered from the official summary as well as a mapping of both paths. GORDON COUNTY, GA ...

Georgia Unemployment Drops Across All Regions in April

The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that unemployment rates fell in every regional commission area of the state during the month of April—a strong sign for Georgia’s growing economy. Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes praised the progress, saying: “When we connect Georgians with meaningful work, ...

TWO RIGHT LANES OF I-75 NORTH BOUND IN GORDON TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

Weather permitting, crews will resurface a portion of I-75 between mileposts 314 and 316. Two right northbound lanes will be closed Thursday and Friday night, and motorists should expect delays during the work. WHEN: Thursday May 22 and Friday May 23 from 6 p.m. until ...

RANDY WHEAT RECOGNIZED FOR 45 YEARS OF SERVICE

At the May 20th Board of Commissioners’ meeting Chief Heath Derryberry and the Board of Commissioners recognized Mr. Randy Wheat for his long-standing commitment and service to Gordon County Fire Rescue. Randy has been a part of this organization for over 45 years as ...

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-22-25

In today's news: 10 AM, you are invited to join the Gordon County Fire and Rescue for the Push-In Ceremony for their three new fire engines.  It's being held at Station One, near the outlet mall, on Public Safety Drive. Along with a millage rate increase, ...
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