The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a series of scam phone calls reported today. Scammers are impersonating deputies and using real deputy names that can be found online. They claim the targeted individual has missed a court appearance and must make an immediate payment to avoid arrest. Officials stress that these calls are fraudulent and advise anyone who receives one to hang up immediately and never share personal or financial information with unfamiliar callers.
South Calhoun Baptist Church will open its Clothes Closet to the community on Saturday, December 20, providing free clothing and winter essentials to anyone in need. The giveaway will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the church, located at 500 Pine Street. Items available will include clothing for men, women, and children of all ages, as well as coats and blankets to help families prepare for colder weather. The event is open to the public, and everything is offered at no cost.
The American Red Cross is encouraging residents to support the nation’s blood supply during the busy holiday season by donating blood or platelets. Winter demand remains high, and donations play a vital role in helping patients who rely on lifesaving transfusions. To thank donors, the Red Cross is offering a $15 Amazon gift card by email for those who give between December 8–18, 2025. Donors who give between December 19, 2025, and January 4, 2026, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. For more details or to schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org/gifts.
