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Inmate Found Dead at County Jail Thursday Morning; GBI Called in to Investigate

An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate at the county jail early Thursday morning, October 15. According to Sheriff Mitch Ralston, the inmate was discovered unresponsive in his cell by jail staff. Emergency medical personnel responded, but the inmate did not survive. The ...

Local News Update: Calhoun And Gordon County

Local Government and Infrastructure Updates Property tax bills are heading out to local property owners over the next few days following the final adoption of the 2026 millage rates. While both local school systems took full rollbacks—with Calhoun City Schools setting their rate at 10.888 ...

Lane Closure Scheduled Thursday on US Highway 41 in Whitfield County

Motorists traveling along US Highway 41 in Whitfield County should expect possible traffic delays Thursday as Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) maintenance crews conduct roadway repairs. Weather permitting, crews will repair a section of US Highway 41 between North Thornton Avenue and Willowdale Road. The work ...

Local News Update: Calhoun And Gordon County

Early voting is officially underway across Gordon County, with 634 ballots cast on opening day. Registered voters can cast their ballots ahead of the November 3rd General Election through Friday, October 30th, at the Gordon County Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office, located ...

Whitfield County Man Arrested on Drug Charges in Gordon County, ICE Detainer Issued

The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Whitfield County man following a narcotics investigation along Highway 41 North in Calhoun on Monday, October 12. Authorities say the suspect faces multiple charges, including possession of methamphetamine, and is being held at ...

Local News Update: Calhoun And Gordon County

The Calhoun City Council officially adopted the 2026 city property tax millage rate at 2.25 mills and approved the Calhoun City Schools rate at the full rollback rate of 10.888 mills during Monday night's regular meeting. While the city's 2.25 rate reflects a 1.25-mill ...

Whitfield County Man Charged with Murder After Allegedly Confessing to Killing His Father at Sheriff’s Office

The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office has released details surrounding a homicide investigation that led to the arrest of a man accused of killing his father over the weekend. Authorities say the suspect walked into the sheriff’s office Monday afternoon and admitted to the killing. ...

UPDATE: Missing Gordon County Man Alan Pryor Located Safe, Sheriff’s Office Confirms

Updated Story:The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office has released an update confirming that missing 74-year-old Alan Pryor has been located and is safe. Here is the full statement: MISSING PERSON UPDATE – LOCATED SAFE The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to report that Alan Pryor has been ...

Local News Update: Calhoun And Gordon County

Gordon County E-911 dispatchers and emergency personnel earned high praise from local officials following severe weather after quickly overcoming an unexpected equipment disruption. During the worst of the storms, an AT&T equipment issue knocked out primary phone lines at the county dispatch center. 911 personnel ...

Gordon County EMA Warns of Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain and Tornado Threat as Hurricane Isaias Approaches

Gordon County EMA released the following weather update Friday, October 9, urging residents to complete storm preparations and remain alert for emergency weather warnings throughout the weekend: Isaias strengthened overnight and is now a Category 3 hurricane set to make landfall near Pensacola this evening. ...
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