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City Council Approves Stephens School Campus as Local Historic District

At its Monday night meeting on Jan. 12, 2026, the Calhoun City Council approved the designation of the Stephens School Campus as a Local Historic District, following a recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission. The designation applies to the campus located at the corner of ...

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CPD: DRIVE SOBER SO YOU DON'T GET PULLED OVER. Calhoun Police Department and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) are offering their only warning before the Christmas/New Year holiday season to never drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of ...

GCSO: Local Man Arrested on Assault and Weapons Charges

The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies responded to a home on Brooksmill Drive around 4 a.m. Thursday following a report of an assault involving a firearm. Upon arrival, deputies took 32-year-old Justin E. Fox, of 118 Brooksmill Drive, into custody. Fox is charged ...

Gordon County Schools Offering Winter Holiday Meal Boxes for Local Families

Gordon County Schools is helping ensure students stay nourished during the upcoming Winter Holidays and Christmas Break by providing Winter Holiday Meal Boxes for families across the community. Each box contains 10 breakfasts and 10 lunches per child and is available to all children ages ...

Shop Local This Holiday Season: Support Calhoun Businesses and Skip the Black Friday Crowds

As Black Friday weekend ushers in the busiest shopping days of the year, local leaders and business owners are encouraging residents to keep their holiday dollars close to home by supporting Calhoun’s small businesses. Instead of battling long lines, crowded parking lots, and early-morning rushes ...

Calhoun City Schools Appoints Local Attorney Jeffrey Hood to Board of Education

The Calhoun City Schools Board of Education has named local attorney Jeffrey M. Hood to fill the vacant Post 4 seat on the Board. A long-time Calhoun resident, Hood brings both professional expertise and a strong personal commitment to the community and its students. Hood ...

FULL LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS: Turnout, Totals, and Winners in Gordon County

Tuesday’s local elections in Gordon County saw one incumbent council member unseated while another retained their seat, alongside the passage of three local referendums. City of Calhoun Council RaceFormer Gordon County commissioner Bruce Potts defeated longtime council member Ray Denmon for the Post 4 seat, ...

LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS: VOTERS APPROVE FLOST, CONTINUE ESPLOST; FAIRMOUNT COUNCIL RACE DECIDED

Gordon County voters have approved both the continuation of the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) and the implementation of a new property tax relief measure, the FLOST. The ESPLOST, a one-cent sales tax supporting capital projects for Calhoun City Schools and Gordon ...

Local Food Pantry Resources Available Through the VAC

With the anticipated shutdown of the SNAP program, the Voluntary Action Center (VAC) is preparing for a potential increase in individuals and families seeking food assistance across Gordon County. To help meet community needs, the VAC has compiled and organized a list of all local ...

Local Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Weapons Violations Following Shooting Incident

Sheriff Mitch Ralston reports: On the afternoon of Friday, October 17, deputy sheriffs responded to a residence on Rock Creek Road in reference to a report of a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim and confirmed that the injury ...
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