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Tuesday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

GCSO: Pursuit Ends with Arrest At approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday, Calhoun Police were in pursuit of a Kia passenger vehicle when assistance was requested from the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies joined the chase, which continued westbound on State Route 53 (Rome Road). Near the Gordon–Floyd ...

Monday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) has alerted SNAP recipients that, due to insufficient federal funding during the ongoing government shutdown, November benefits may not be issued. If the shutdown continues, USDA guidance indicates that EBT cards could stop working on November 1, ...

Friday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of an ongoing phone scam involving callers impersonating law enforcement and falsely claiming recipients have active warrants, stressing that authorities never serve warrants or collect bail payments by phone and urging the public to hang up ...

Thursday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

Calhoun authorities are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred late Tuesday night, October 21, 2025. According to the Calhoun Police Department, Marvin Vincent Thomason, 56, of Hillhouse Drive, was crossing Oothcalooga Street outside of a marked crosswalk near Dollar General when he was ...

Wednesday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

Gordon County deputies responded to a residence on Rock Creek Road the afternoon of October 17 after receiving a report of a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, whose injury was confirmed to be non-life-threatening, was transported for medical treatment and remains ...

Tuesday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking Johnny Lee Burk, who is wanted for aggravated assault with a firearm, cruelty to children, and additional offenses. Authorities report that Burk may be driving a silver Dodge Ram with a camper shell, bearing Georgia tag ...

Monday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

College Street Road Closure Begins Oct. 20The City of Calhoun will close College Street between E. Line Street and Fain Street starting Monday, Oct. 20, for infrastructure repairs. The closure is expected to last several days. Detours will be posted, and drivers are encouraged ...

Friday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

Early Voting Underway in Gordon County Early voting for the Nov. 4 General Municipal Elections in Calhoun and Fairmount — plus countywide referendums — began today and runs through Friday, Oct. 31. Voting is open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., with Saturday voting on Oct. 18 ...

Thursday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

Dr. Nicholas Wells Named Chief Medical Officer at AdventHealth Gordon & Murray AdventHealth Gordon and AdventHealth Murray have announced the appointment of Dr. Nicholas Wells as Chief Medical Officer, effective November 10.With over 20 years of experience in military and civilian medicine, Dr. Wells brings ...

Wednesday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

Early Voting Underway in Gordon County Early voting for the Nov. 4, 2025, General Municipal and Special Elections is now open through Oct. 31 at the Gordon County Courthouse (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 18 & 25, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.).Races include City Council seats ...
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