The Gordon County General Administration Committee will convene on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Conference Room of the Gordon County Administration Building to discuss the latest county matters.
In sports, the University of Georgia captured its third SEC Championship in five years with a commanding 28–7 victory over Alabama on Saturday. A highlight of the game came from former Calhoun High School standout Cole Speer, Class of 2022, who blocked an Alabama punt, setting up a touchdown connection between quarterback Gunner Stockton and running back Roderick Robinson. The win further cements Georgia’s dominance in the conference and offers a proud moment for Calhoun High School fans.
On the local civic front, the Gordon County Board of Commissioners welcomed the 2025–2026 Youth Leadership class from the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce during its meeting on Tuesday, December 2. Now in its 31st year, the program has graduated roughly 1,300 high school juniors and seniors, fostering leadership and civic engagement among young residents.
In education news, Gordon Central High School announced that Head Football Coach Marcus Gowan has resigned to take a position closer to his family in South Georgia. Coach Gowan, credited with guiding the team to its first winning season in years, expressed gratitude for his time with the program. School officials praised his dedication and leadership while emphasizing that preparations for the next chapter in Gordon Central football are already underway, including the search for a new head coach.
