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FLOST Penny Tax Heading to November Ballot for Voter Decision

Tuesday, August 26

A proposal to create a new sales tax aimed at reducing property taxes will soon be in the hands of Gordon County voters. During a rare joint meeting Monday night at the Depot on South King Street, the Gordon County Board of Commissioners and Calhoun... Read More.

Victim in Saturday’s Hwy. 53 Crash Identified

Monday, August 25

GORDON COUNTY – Authorities have identified the man killed in a fiery crash on Highway 53 West over the weekend. Gordon County Coroner Nick Blalock confirmed that Donald Brandon Franks, 49, of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, died in a head-on collision on Saturday, August 23, 2025. “The... Read More.

GSP Releases Preliminary Report on Fatal Gordon County Wreck

Sunday, August 24

GORDON COUNTY – The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) has released preliminary findings into a deadly crash that occurred Saturday afternoon, August 23, on Highway 53 in Gordon County. According to GSP, the incident began around 2:39 p.m. when Gordon County deputies initiated a pursuit of... Read More.

Calhoun City Council to Hold Work Session and Regular Meeting August 25

Saturday, August 23

CALHOUN, GA – The Calhoun City Council will meet on Monday, August 25, 2025, for its regularly scheduled work session and council meeting. The work session will begin at 12:00 noon in the Conference Room at 700 West Line Street. Later that evening, the regular... Read More.

PUBLIC NOTICE – CITY OF CALHOUN VOTING PRECINCT RELOCATION

Saturday, August 23

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration announces that the 849-B City Voting Precinct has been permanently moved from the Calhoun Recreation Department to the Belmont Church Family Life Center, 275 West Belmont Drive, Calhoun, GA. This change is effective immediately. All voters who... Read More.

Gordon County, Calhoun Leaders to Hold Joint Commission Meeting August 25

Friday, August 22

CALHOUN, GA – The Gordon County Board of Commissioners and the Calhoun City Council will convene for a Joint Commission meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Calhoun Depot, located at 109 S. King Street in downtown... Read More.

Stow Group to Bring $36 Million Investment, 200 Jobs to Gordon County

Thursday, August 21

ATLANTA, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced this week that stow Group, a Belgium-based leader in industrial storage and automation solutions, will establish a new U.S. manufacturing operation in Gordon County. The $36 million investment is expected to create approximately 200 new jobs. “Georgia’s... Read More.

Thursday’s Local News Headlines

Thursday, August 21

CALHOUN, GA – The Gordon County Board of Commissioners voted this week to advertise the county’s 2025 millage rate at 9.042 mills, the same as last year. By law, the board cannot set a final tax rate higher than the amount advertised. Finance Director Andrea... Read More.

Calhoun Fire Department Leadership Placed on Paid Administrative Leave Amid Investigation

Wednesday, August 20

The City of Calhoun has placed certain Fire Department leadership on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave effective Friday, August 15, 2025. This administrative action was required to ensure compliance with an independent third-party investigation regarding the City's Fire Department. The investigation commenced Monday, August 18, 2025. During... Read More.

UPDATED Authorities Have Confirmed One Fatality In Connection With Motor Vehicle Accident Just Off US 41

Tuesday, August 19

GORDON COUNTY, GA – Deputy sheriffs and first responders are on the scene of a fatal accident reported at a commercial (private) property near the intersection of US 41 and SR 225. Authorities have confirmed one fatality in connection with the incident, which involved a... Read More.

FLOST Penny Tax Heading to November Ballot for Voter Decision

Victim in Saturday’s Hwy. 53 Crash Identified

GSP Releases Preliminary Report on Fatal Gordon County Wreck

Calhoun City Council to Hold Work Session and Regular Meeting August 25

PUBLIC NOTICE – CITY OF CALHOUN VOTING PRECINCT RELOCATION

Gordon County, Calhoun Leaders to Hold Joint Commission Meeting August 25

Thursday’s Local News Headlines

Calhoun Fire Department Leadership Placed on Paid Administrative Leave Amid Investigation

UPDATED Authorities Have Confirmed One Fatality In Connection With Motor Vehicle Accident Just Off US 41

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