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Support Gordon County 4-H with a Farm-Fresh Produce Box from Front Door Produce

Wednesday, October 15

Gordon County residents have an opportunity to support local youth and enjoy the best of Georgia’s fall harvest by purchasing a farm-fresh produce box through the Front Door Produce fundraiser benefiting Gordon County 4-H. Each 20-pound box includes a seasonal assortment of Georgia-grown vegetables —... Read More.

Two Gordon County Elementary Schools Honored for Exceptional Achievements

Wednesday, October 15

Two Gordon County elementary schools were recognized at the recent Board of Education meeting for their outstanding accomplishments. W.L. Swain Elementary School was honored by the Georgia Department of Education as a 2025 Title I Reward School, placing it among the top 5% of Title... Read More.

Calhoun High to Dedicate Lady Jackets Softball Field in Honor of Coach Diane Ralston-Smith

Tuesday, October 14

Calhoun High School will host a special dedication ceremony for the Coach Diane Ralston-Smith Lady Jackets Softball Field this Friday, October 17, ahead of the CHS football game. The event honors Coach Smith’s lasting impact on generations of Lady Jackets athletes. All former players, coaching... Read More.

Feeding the Needy Calhoun Seeks Donations and Volunteers for Thanksgiving Event

Tuesday, October 14

The 2nd annual Feeding the Needy Calhoun, a free Thanksgiving Day meal open to anyone seeking fellowship, friendship, or assistance during the holidays, will take place Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Calhoun First United Methodist Church’s Christian Activities... Read More.

Empowering Stakeholders to Lead with Purpose and Plan for the Future

Tuesday, October 14

Calhoun City Schools hosted its annual Fall School Governance Team (SGT) Training on Monday, reaffirming the district’s commitment to student achievement through collaboration, transparency, and strong community partnerships. The event brought together members of the School and System Governance Teams, the Board of Education, and... Read More.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Highway 411 Claims Life of Fairmount Man

Monday, October 13

A Sunday afternoon crash on Highway 411 in Gordon County has resulted in a fatality, according to Gordon County Coroner Nick Blalock. The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) reports that the collision occurred around 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2025, near Covington Bridge Road. Preliminary... Read More.

AdventHealth Georgia and Pickleball 706 Host “Pickleball for Breast Cancer Awareness” This Sunday

Friday, October 10

AdventHealth Georgia’s Cancer Care team is partnering with Pickleball 706 to host Pickleball for Breast Cancer Awareness this Sunday, October 12, in Calhoun, Georgia. The event is free and open to the public, inviting the Northwest Georgia community to come out, play, and show... Read More.

Downtown Road Closures Announced for Rocktober Fest This Saturday

Friday, October 10

The City of Calhoun has announced several downtown road closures for Rocktober Fest, taking place Saturday, October 11. Roads in the downtown area will be closed from 5:00 a.m. until midnight to accommodate festival activities and ensure public safety. The following roads will be closed... Read More.

Calhoun Police Department Awarded $33,097 Traffic Enforcement Grant

Wednesday, October 8

Calhoun, GA — The City of Calhoun Police Department announced today that it has been awarded a $33,097.44 traffic enforcement grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) in Atlanta. The department received the grant in recognition of its lifesaving work as the coordinating... Read More.

Gordon County Man Arrested For Aggravated Child Molestation

Wednesday, October 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE… October 8, 2025 Sheriff Mitch Ralston Reports : On September 16, 2025, deputy sheriffs were dispatched to a private residence on Kentucky Drive near Calhoun in response to a report of a domestic disturbance in which a shot was fired. No one was injured,... Read More.

Support Gordon County 4-H with a Farm-Fresh Produce Box from Front Door Produce

Two Gordon County Elementary Schools Honored for Exceptional Achievements

Calhoun High to Dedicate Lady Jackets Softball Field in Honor of Coach Diane Ralston-Smith

Feeding the Needy Calhoun Seeks Donations and Volunteers for Thanksgiving Event

Empowering Stakeholders to Lead with Purpose and Plan for the Future

Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Highway 411 Claims Life of Fairmount Man

AdventHealth Georgia and Pickleball 706 Host “Pickleball for Breast Cancer Awareness” This Sunday

Downtown Road Closures Announced for Rocktober Fest This Saturday

Calhoun Police Department Awarded $33,097 Traffic Enforcement Grant

Gordon County Man Arrested For Aggravated Child Molestation

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