Wednesday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

The Board of Commissioners will not hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025; the next meeting is scheduled for October 21. Two Gordon County residents were among 11 suspects arrested in a regional sting targeting online child predators, part of a four-day undercover... Read More.

Board of Commissioners Meeting Canceled for October 7

The Board of Commissioners will not hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Residents and stakeholders are advised that the next scheduled meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. For more information or updates, visit the Board of Commissioners’ official website.

Rocktober Fest Returns to Downtown Calhoun This Saturday!

Get ready for a fall celebration like no other! The 2nd Annual Rocktober Fest takes over Historic Downtown Calhoun on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This year, the festival is going BIG, featuring all-day live music from talented local and regional bands, mouthwatering street food, seasonal... Read More.

Two Men From Gordon County Arrested in Whitfield Sting Operation

Two Gordon County residents were among 11 suspects arrested in a regional sting targeting online child predators, law enforcement announced today. The arrests came as part of Operation H.O.O.K. (“Hands Off Our Kids”), a four‑day undercover probe by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Whitfield... Read More.

GDOT Schedules Lane Closure on I-75 for Shoulder Repairs Oct. 8

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will temporarily close the right southbound lane and shoulder of I-75 between mileposts 287 and 286 on Wednesday, October 8, for planned maintenance work. The closure will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, as crews... Read More.

U.S. Postal Service to Close for Columbus Day on Oct. 13

In observance of the Columbus Day federal holiday, all U.S. Post Office locations across the state and nation will be closed on Monday, Oct. 13. There will be no regular mail delivery or retail services on the holiday. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday,... Read More.

GNTC to Host Open House Events Across All Six Campuses Oct. 16

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will open its doors to the community during an Open House event on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will take place simultaneously at all six of GNTC’s campuses, offering prospective students and their... Read More.

AdventHealth Gordon Earns Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center Designation

AdventHealth Gordon has been officially designated a Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®), recognizing the facility’s high standards in breast care and imaging. The Edna Owens Breast Center at AdventHealth Gordon provides a full range of services, including screening and... Read More.