GORDON COUNTY, GA – June 16, 2025 — The community is mourning the loss of Steve Paris, the longtime Director of Gordon County Public Works, who passed away on June 12. Paris was a dedicated public servant known for his decades of commitment to infrastructure and local development.
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects today, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m.
In other local news, recent findings from Emory University have raised public health concerns after blood tests revealed that nearly half of the 177 individuals tested — many from Gordon and Floyd Counties — had unsafe levels of PFAS, a group of toxic chemicals linked to various health risks.
Meanwhile, key decisions on the city’s financial future are on the agenda tonight in Calhoun. The City of Calhoun Board of Education will hold a public budget hearing at 6:30 p.m., followed by a City Council vote on the proposed municipal budget at 7 p.m. Both meetings will take place at The Depot and are open to the public.
Residents are encouraged to attend and stay informed on matters impacting health, safety, and local governance.
