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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 ...

Gordon County Commissioners Meeting Set for Feb. 3 to Discuss Events Center, Budget, and Safety

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative, budgetary, and public safety-related items when it meets Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Judicial Building Assembly Room located at 101 South Piedmont Street. The evening will begin with a work session at 5 p.m., ...

Calhoun High School Hosts Lutzie 43 Foundation for Teen Driver Safety Summit

Calhoun High School hosted the Lutzie 43 Foundation on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, for a full-day Safe Driving Summit aimed at promoting responsible decision-making behind the wheel. The event encouraged students to consider how their choices affect both their own lives and the lives ...

Calhoun Police Share Safety Tips for a Fun and Safe Halloween

As the community prepares for a night of costumes, candy, and celebration, the Calhoun Police Department is reminding residents to stay alert and make safety a priority this Halloween. Officers shared several key tips to help ensure that children and families enjoy a safe evening ...

Calhoun Police Department Awarded $33,097 Traffic Enforcement Grant

Calhoun, GA — The City of Calhoun Police Department announced today that it has been awarded a $33,097.44 traffic enforcement grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) in Atlanta. The department received the grant in recognition of its lifesaving work as the coordinating ...
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