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Law Enforcement Training Underway in Gordon County

Residents in western Gordon County may notice an increased law enforcement presence, including K-9 units and helicopters, as officers take part in a training seminar in the area. The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday afternoon that it had been notified of a law enforcement ...

New Georgia Law Requires AED Registration with Local 9-1-1 Centers

A new Georgia law aimed at improving emergency response during cardiac emergencies is now in effect, requiring owners of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to register the devices with their local 9-1-1 communications center. The Mason Sells AED Coordination Act, also known as Senate Bill 399, ...

GNTC Seeking Basic Law Enforcement Academy Instructor/Records Coordinator in Gordon County

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is accepting applications for a Basic Law Enforcement Academy Instructor/Records Coordinator position based at the Gordon County Campus. The position serves as the coordinator and Georgia P.O.S.T. liaison for the Law Enforcement Academy, handling administrative duties while also assisting with instruction ...

Kemp Calls Special Georgia Legislative Session on Redistricting, Election Law Changes

Brian Kemp has called a special session of the Georgia General Assembly focused on redistricting and election law changes, with lawmakers set to convene June 17, 2026. The announcement comes just days after Tennessee Republicans approved a controversial redistricting plan in their state and follows ...

Law Enforcement Training Planned at Calhoun Middle and High School Campus

Local and state law enforcement agencies will conduct a planned training exercise Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Calhoun Middle and High School campus. According to a community notice, the training will take place during the day while students participate in a scheduled virtual learning ...

Georgia Lawmaker Proposes ‘Rio’s Law’ to Improve Safety for Drivers with Developmental Disabilities

A Georgia lawmaker is pushing for new legislation aimed at improving interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with developmental disabilities. The proposal, known as “Rio’s Law,” is being introduced by State Senator Brian Strickland, who says the measure would allow individuals with autism—or families ...

GNTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy Graduation Held Dec. 16

Friends, family members, and community supporters gathered at the Conference Center on Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Gordon County Campus on Dec. 16 to recognize 16 students who completed the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. The graduates were members of Basic Law Enforcement Training Class #BL11-2025-02, a ...

Governor Kemp Signed HB 331 into Law, with an Effective Date of July 1, 2025

IT’S OFFICIAL! Governor Kemp signed HB 331 into law on Friday, with an effective date of July 1, 2025. The law prohibits the sale or barter of dogs, cats, and pet rabbits in unregulated and outdoor locations such as parking lots, sidewalks, roadsides, parks, ...

GNTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy Graduates Honored in May 2 Ceremony

CALHOUN, GA — Thirteen cadets from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Basic Law Enforcement Academy were honored during a graduation ceremony held May 2 at the college’s Conference Center on the Gordon County Campus. Family members, friends, and community supporters gathered to celebrate the accomplishments ...