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Wednesday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

Local organizations are gearing up to host two events this week aimed at helping residents with career opportunities and healthcare decisions. On Wednesday, September 10, Goodwill of North Georgia will hold its Fall Job Fair at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library from 2–4 p.m. The ...

Tuesday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

GDOT Announces Temporary Ramp ClosureThe Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will close the I-75 southbound exit 315 ramp on Tuesday, September 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Drivers are urged to slow down near the work zone, remain alert for crews, ...

Monday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

In local news, Patrick Harvey O’Ree Jr. has been found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity on six charges connected to the 2021 stabbing death of his wife in Fairmount; he will be committed to a state mental health facility for treatment. On Friday ...

Gordon County Friday News Round Up

High school football is back in action tonight with several local teams hitting the field. Sonoraville High School travels to face North Cobb Christian, while Calhoun High School is also on the road for a challenging matchup against Cartersville. Gordon Central High School has ...

Gordon County Thursday News Roundup

Millage Rate Hearings ContinueThe Gordon County Board of Commissioners held two of three public hearings this week on the county’s 2025 property tax millage rate. Only one resident spoke, thanking commissioners for keeping the proposed rate at 9.042 mills—the same as last year. The ...

Gordon County Wednesday News Round Up

Labor Day Traffic Fatalities – Georgia State Patrol reported 15 traffic deaths statewide over Labor Day weekend, along with 284 crashes, 151 injuries, 425 DUI arrests, more than 700 distracted driving citations, and over 1,000 seatbelt violations. Officials say increased patrols were in place ...

Friday’s Gordon County News Round-Up

The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office announced this week that every member of its Enforcement and Jail divisions has successfully completed annual CPR and First Aid training. The training, led by staff instructors, included instruction on the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and ensures ...

Thursday’s Gordon County News Roundup

As Labor Day weekend nears, the Georgia DOT is suspending all interstate lane closures to ease traffic and improve safety. The suspension begins at noon Friday, and runs through 5 a.m. Tuesday.  Expect heavy congestion on I-75, I-16, and around Macon. Lighter traffic is ...

Wednesday’s Gordon County News Roundup

Gordon County residents have several new opportunities to give back and get involved this week. Paper Recycling Now AvailableSix new paper-only recycling containers are now in place at Gordon County trash compactor sites, thanks to a $69,523 Environmental Protection Division grant secured by Keep Calhoun-Gordon ...

Monday’s Gordon County News Roundup

The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that occurred Saturday afternoon, August 23, on Highway 53 in Gordon County. Authorities say a high-speed pursuit ended when a black Mercedes crossed into oncoming lanes and collided head-on with a Honda CR-V. The crash ...
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