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Tuesday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

Traffic Accident Closes Oothcalooga Street Monday Night Authorities confirm a Monday night crash on Oothcalooga Street near the Dollar Store. An elderly person suffered a head laceration and was airlifted by Life Force for treatment. Police blocked all lanes while crews worked the scene. Drivers ...

Monday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

• Arrest of Charles Timothy BattlesCharles Timothy Battles is now in custody after deputy sheriffs located and arrested him inside a private residence near the Scottsville community, with help from local citizens. Authorities say he was taken by surprise and apprehended without incident. Battles ...

Friday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

A fatal commercial accident occurred Thursday at a business on State Route 136 in the Nickelsville community, according to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies, Fire/Rescue personnel, and the Gordon County Coroner’s Office responded and confirmed that one individual was found deceased. Authorities say ...

Thursday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

A home in the New Town area of Calhoun was completely destroyed by fire late last week. Gordon County Fire & Rescue crews responded just before 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, to 230 Town Creek Drive NE, finding the structure fully engulfed upon ...

Wednesday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

Calhoun Identifies Long-Term PFAS SolutionFollowing extensive pilot testing, Calhoun officials have selected reverse osmosis as the city’s preferred long-term method for removing PFAS contaminants from its water supply. The system, deemed the most effective and sustainable option, carries an estimated $288.3 million in capital ...

Tuesday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

AdventHealth Offering Free Meals for Veterans Across Northwest GeorgiaThis Veterans Day, November 11, AdventHealth will honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces by providing free meals at multiple community locations throughout Northwest Georgia. Veterans may enjoy complimentary meals at the ...

Monday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

Calhoun City Council to Hold Work Session and Regular Meeting TodayCalhoun officials will meet today for both a 12:00 noon work session at 700 West Line Street and a 7:00 p.m. regular City Council meeting at the Depot Community Room. Council members will review ...

Friday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

Yellow-Legged Hornet Threat Grows in GeorgiaGeorgia agriculture officials are ramping up efforts to contain the invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet as confirmed sightings continue to rise statewide. The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Plant Protection team is conducting surveillance, removing nests, and investigating affected areas, but stresses ...

Thursday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

Local Elections: Voter turnout was modest across Gordon County in Tuesday’s local elections. In Calhoun, 16% of registered voters cast ballots, with Bruce Potts unseating incumbent Ray Denmon for City Council Post 4, 964–739. Fairmount saw 22.4% turnout, with incumbent Joanna Brannon retaining Post ...

Wednesday’s News Roundup: Gordon County Highlights

Gordon County voters have approved both the continuation of the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) and the implementation of a new property tax relief measure, the FLOST. The ESPLOST, a one-cent sales tax that supports capital projects for Calhoun City Schools ...
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