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Gordon County Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Environmental Safety Ordinance for Industrial Operations

The Gordon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing next week on a proposed ordinance that would establish new environmental safety and development standards for a wide range of commercial and industrial operations in the county's unincorporated areas. The public hearing is scheduled for ...

More Than 100 New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1, Covering Education, Public Safety and Tax Relief

More than 100 new Georgia laws officially took effect Wednesday, July 1, bringing changes that impact education, public safety, tax policy, workforce development, and families across the state. Georgia Senate Republicans highlighted the new laws as part of their legislative agenda, saying the measures focus ...

Calhoun Police to Host Free Child Car Seat Safety Event Saturday

The Calhoun Police Department is inviting families to take advantage of a free child car seat safety event this Saturday, June 20, aimed at helping keep children safe while traveling. The event will take place from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Walmart in Calhoun. ...

Ford Recalls Nearly 420,000 Vehicles Over Seat Belt Safety Concern

Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles in the United States due to a seat belt issue that could increase the risk of injury in a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln ...

Red Cross Highlights Water Safety Awareness Ahead of Summer Swim Season

As families head into the summer swimming season, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that May is National Water Safety Month and that drowning remains one of the leading causes of death for young children and people under the age of 30. According ...

Calhoun Urges Removal Of Bradford Pear Trees Over Safety and Environmental Concerns

A familiar spring sight across Calhoun is once again drawing attention—not just for its brief beauty, but for the problems it brings the rest of the year. Bradford pear trees, known for their cloud-like white blossoms that appear for only about a week each spring, ...

Local News Roundup: Public Safety, Gas Relief, and Community Resources

A Murray County teacher faces multiple charges following a high-speed chase and wreck in Gordon County. Late last week, authorities spotted a vehicle traveling at high speeds on I-75 south, leading to a pursuit that ended in a crash near the Calhoun exits. The ...

NWS Issues Nighttime Severe Weather Safety Reminder for North and Central Georgia

The National Weather Service is urging residents across North and Central Georgia to remain alert as a strong cold front moves through the region tonight into Thursday morning. Forecasters say the system will bring another line of showers and thunderstorms that will move eastward across ...

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 ...

Gordon County Public Safety Committee Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a regularly scheduled Public Safety Committee meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The meeting will take place in the Gordon County Administration Building Conference Room, located at 201 North Wall Street in Calhoun. The meeting ...
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