Here’s a look at our top news coverageThe planning commission on Monday night drew a larger than normal crowd. On the agenda were two requests to rezone a combined 90 acres from agricultural to light industrial. The Gordon County Historical Preservation committee voted unanimously to deny the request. The owners of the lot are trying to get proper clearance to build a large logistics center. The Planning Commission, with one member absent, split the vote with two for approval of the applications and two opposed. The tie will be reported to The Gordon County Board of Commissioners for a decision. The matter will be on the board’s Tuesday, March 18, 2025 agenda.The City of Calhoun is mailing out letters to those who rely on wells. These letters explain the PFAS (Forever Chemicals) testing and mitigation that is available.The City of Calhoun also has WIFI available for free at city parks. Scan for the network; when you find it, the password is “hometown.”By Brent Jones
Freeze Warning for Calhoun - Click for Details
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...Expires: March 18, 2026 @ 10:00amWHAT
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected.WHERE
Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia.WHEN
Until 10 AM EDT Wednesday.IMPACTS
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
