• Winter Storm Watch for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
    Expires: January 26, 2026 @ 10:00am
    WHAT
    Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Ice accumulations of 0.25 to 0.75 inches, with snow or sleet amounts of an inch or less.
    WHERE
    Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia.
    WHEN
    From late Friday night through Monday morning.
    IMPACTS
    Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

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In today’s news:

The recycling rolloff containers are coming to the Harris Beamer and Dews Pond Compactor sites this week! The other four are expected within two weeks. For more, get in touch with Keep Calhoun Gordon Beautiful here.

United Way of Gordon County needs all of us. We’ll be highlighting all the local agencies they support on the air all next week. Click here for more information.

It is budget time. Gordon County will publish on Tuesday. City of Calhoun, City of Calhoun Schools, and Gordon County BOE will be following. Links below to view when they are available:

Gordon County

Gordon County BOE

City of Calhoun

Calhoun Schools

 

By: Brent Jones