United Way Hosting Medicare Information Session in Calhoun

Calhoun, GA – September 5, 2025 — United Way of Gordon County will host an upcoming Impact Meeting to help local residents navigate health insurance and Medicare during life’s transitions. The session, titled “Health Insurance/Medicare Through Life’s Transitions,” will be presented by Sharon Hensley, also... Read More.

Georgia Archery Deer Season Set to Begin September 13

The countdown is on for Georgia hunters as the archery deer season officially opens on Saturday, September 13. With more than 86,000 archery hunters taking part last year and 40,000 deer harvested, the season marks one of the most anticipated times of year for... Read More.

GDOT to Close Southbound Lane of I-75 for Maintenance Thursday

Calhoun, GA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced that maintenance crews will close the right southbound lane of Interstate 75 on Thursday, September 11, between mileposts 314 and 316. The closure will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., weather permitting.... Read More.

GBI Dedicates New Regional Office in Calhoun

Monday, September 8 CALHOUN — On Friday, September 5, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) held a dedication ceremony to officially open the new Region 1 Field Office in Calhoun. Sheriff Mitch Ralston attended the event, joining a large number of guests who gathered to... Read More.

GDOT Announces Temporary Closure of I-75 Southbound Exit 315 Ramp

CALHOUN, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced that maintenance crews will temporarily close the I-75 southbound exit 315 ramp on Tuesday, September 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. During this time, motorists are urged to exercise caution when... Read More.

Car Crashes Into Newtown Baptist Church

On Friday evening, September 5, 2025, a 2003 Honda Accord driven by a 41-year-old Calhoun woman veered off Newtown Creek Loop Road and crashed into Newtown Baptist Church at 897 Newtown Creek Loop Road. Deputies and first responders quickly arrived on the scene. The driver... Read More.

Driver Airlifted After Wreck on I-75 in Gordon County

A serious crash on Interstate 75 in Gordon County Thursday, September 4, left one driver injured and transported by Life Force helicopter for treatment, according to preliminary information released by the Georgia State Patrol. Authorities said a black Ford Explorer was traveling north near mile... Read More.