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State Launches Initiative to Equip All Georgia Public Schools With Overdose Reversal Kits

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and the Georgia Department of Education have announced a new statewide initiative to place opioid overdose reversal kits in every public school. The program is funded through opioid settlement dollars and carried out in partnership ...

State Budget Sends Millions to Georgia Schools for Poverty Support and Mental Health Services

Georgia school districts are receiving a major boost to support student needs, with more than $15 million allocated to assist economically disadvantaged students and an additional $19.6 million dedicated to strengthening mental health services. The funds were added to the FY26 state budget by ...
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Calhoun Jackets Headed to Sweet Sixteen in GHSA AAA State Playoffs

CALHOUN, GA – The Calhoun Yellow Jackets are back under the lights this Friday for the second round of the 2025 GHSA AAA State Playoffs. The Jackets will host Douglass High School from Atlanta at Hal Lamb Field, located in Phil Reeve Stadium. Kickoff is ...

Gordon Central Community Sends Off Warriors with Pride for State Playoff Game

The Gordon Central High School football team received a spirited send-off today as they departed for Jasper County to compete in tonight’s state playoff game. Students, staff, families, and fans from both Gordon Central High School and Ashworth Middle School lined Warrior Path, creating ...
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CONSUMER ALERT: State Officials Warn of Dangerous Synthetic Opioids Flooding Georgia Gas Stations

November 13, 2025 Attorney General Chris Carr is urging Georgians to be on high alert as dangerous synthetic opioid products continue to appear in gas stations, vape shops, and convenience stores throughout the state. The products, often marketed misleadingly as natural kratom, contain high concentrations ...

State Election Audit Set to Begin This Week

The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office will begin an audit of the November 4 elections this week. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is scheduled to hold a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday at 3 p.m. to officially kick off the process. ...
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Three Gordon County Teams Headed to the State Playoffs!

Excitement is in the air as all three Gordon County high school football teams have secured their spots in the GHSA State Playoffs! The Calhoun Yellow Jackets are set to host Lumpkin County on Friday, November 14, at Phil Reeve Stadium. The Jackets are looking ...

CHS Literary Team Honored with State Championship Rings

Calhoun High School celebrated its state champion Literary Team this week as students were presented with their championship rings in recognition of their outstanding achievement. The honored team members include Pippa McKinney, Micah Poarch, Ella Strickland, Trent Ferguson, and Tyler Robinson, along with Class of ...
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Gordon County Schools Honors State Champion Jazmine Hunter

CALHOUN – At Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, Gordon County Schools recognized Sonoraville High School standout Jazmine Hunter for her remarkable athletic achievement this spring. A multi-sport athlete and honors student, Hunter ended her school year on a high note in May by winning ...

Dalton State, GNTC to Host First Northwest Georgia Workforce Summit

Dalton State College and Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) are partnering to host the inaugural Northwest Georgia Workforce Summit on Friday, August 22, at Dalton State’s Gignilliat Hall. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and will bring together educators, business leaders, and community partners ...
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