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Tuesdays Local News Headlines

Tuesday, July 22

CALHOUN, GA – Christian Community Outreach is gearing up for its annual Back to School Bash, scheduled for this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Calhoun Recreation Department. The event, now in its eighth year, aims to provide local students with... Read More.

Bridging the Gap: Georgia DOT Launches Statewide Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes

Tuesday, July 22

In an effort to curb a recurring and costly transportation hazard, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at reducing bridge strikes across the state. Titled “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right,” the initiative encourages drivers—particularly those... Read More.

Gordon County Schools Launches Bus Registration for New, Moving, and Pre-K Students

Tuesday, July 22

Gordon County, GA – The Gordon County Schools Transportation Department has officially opened bus registration for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Parents and guardians are urged to complete the required transportation survey forms if their child falls into any of the following categories: New... Read More.

Love’s Travel Stops Awards Grant to Support GNTC Truck Driving Students

Tuesday, July 22

ROCK SPRING, GA — Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Commercial Truck Driving – Class A program has received a $1,000 grant from Love’s Travel Stops, providing critical support to students pursuing careers in the trucking industry. The grant, awarded through the GNTC Foundation, will allow... Read More.

Over 5.2 Million Aboveground Pools Recalled After Drowning Deaths Reported

Tuesday, July 22

More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the United States and Canada over the past two decades are being recalled following reports of nine child drowning deaths linked to the products. The recall involves various models from Bestway, Intex Recreation, and Polygroup —... Read More.

Sheriff Announces Sergeant Garcia’s Completion of Elite Instructor Training

Monday, July 21

Monday, July 21, 2025 — The Gordon County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce that Sergeant Bobby Garcia has successfully completed the highly demanding Driver Instructor Training Program (DITP) at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC). Sergeant Garcia graduated from the two-week course on... Read More.

Governor Kemp Orders State Agencies to Brace for Budget Constraints Amid Federal Cuts

Monday, July 21

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has instructed state agencies to begin planning for leaner budgets as the state prepares for the potential fallout from federal spending reductions. According to new guidance from the governor’s budget office, agencies must draft amended fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year... Read More.

Monday Local News Headlines

Monday, July 21

Qualifying Dates Announced for Calhoun Municipal Elections CALHOUN, Ga. — The City of Calhoun has officially announced qualifying dates for its upcoming municipal elections, with prospective candidates invited to submit their notice of candidacy from Monday, August 18, through Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Voters will have... Read More.

Georgia Officials Urge Caution as Off-Highway Vehicle Crashes Rise Statewide

Sunday, July 20

With summer activities in full swing, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is issuing a renewed call for caution when operating multipurpose off-highway vehicles (MPOHVs), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), low-speed vehicles (LSVs), and golf carts. According to DPS data, from January 1 through June 20,... Read More.

Dangerous Heat Expected Across North Georgia This Week.

Sunday, July 20

Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for dangerously high heat indices, which are expected to climb above 100 degrees beginning this weekend and continuing into early next week. The National Weather Service warns that Heat Advisories are increasingly likely for Sunday, Monday, and... Read More.

Tuesdays Local News Headlines

Bridging the Gap: Georgia DOT Launches Statewide Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes

Gordon County Schools Launches Bus Registration for New, Moving, and Pre-K Students

Love’s Travel Stops Awards Grant to Support GNTC Truck Driving Students

Over 5.2 Million Aboveground Pools Recalled After Drowning Deaths Reported

Sheriff Announces Sergeant Garcia’s Completion of Elite Instructor Training

Governor Kemp Orders State Agencies to Brace for Budget Constraints Amid Federal Cuts

Monday Local News Headlines

Georgia Officials Urge Caution as Off-Highway Vehicle Crashes Rise Statewide

Dangerous Heat Expected Across North Georgia This Week.

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