Local Weather Warning
The National Weather Service warns that rain chances will ramp back up starting on Saturday and continuing into early next week. With scattered showers and thunderstorms expected, there is an increased risk of localized flash flooding across the area on Saturday. Local infrastructure will be closely monitored as this season of heavy, sudden downpours continues.
Local Government Updates
The Calhoun City Council addressed severe local stormwater flooding during their recent work session and moved the Curtis Parkway roundabout project forward toward a September bid award. Council members also received an educational briefing on data centers from Electric Cities of Georgia covering zoning guardrails, power scaling, and risk management strategies during the city’s active development moratorium. Additionally, Davenport and Company will guide necessary bond issuance and repayment for new reverse osmosis water filtration plants on Mauldin Road and Brittany Drive as the project continues through its design phase.
Gordon County Legal Insights
In local legal news, attorney Giles Jones provided detailed insight into the Gordon County court system and everyday civil disputes. The discussion clarified the strict legal distinctions under Georgia law regarding criminal matters, specifically explaining how simple battery escalates to a family violence charge when it occurs between family or household members. Jones highlighted practical strategies a defense lawyer can provide, such as navigating mandatory Family Violence Intervention Programs, lifting no-contact orders, and building defenses around mutual combat.
Jones also broke down local court jurisdictions, explaining that the Calhoun Municipal Court handles city ordinances and traffic citations, while the Gordon County Probate Court manages misdemeanor traffic, game violations, and estate wills. For civil matters, he outlined the financial limits of small claims in Magistrate Court and noted the Superior Court’s exclusive jurisdiction over felony battery cases, divorces, and land disputes within the Cherokee Judicial Circuit. The overview wrapped up with essential advice on when a citizen is legally guaranteed a jury trial versus a bench trial, navigating civil appeals, and avoiding the common procedural mistakes self-represented individuals make.
Recent Local Arrests
Here is a look at recent local arrests:
Buddy Lee Pack Jr., 29, Calhoun, CPD, Aggravated Assault, Battery-Family Violence, Possession of Firearm or Knife During Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain.
Aaron Valles, 29, Calhoun, CPD, Battery-Family Violence, Simple Assault – Family Violence.
Calvin Tavarous Waiters, 36, Decatur, GCSO, Simple Battery.
Terry Holland Phillips, 50, Livingston, TN, GCSO, Deposit Account Fraud, Theft by Conversion.
Regional Fuel Market
Gas prices in Gordon County are currently averaging around $3.75 per gallon for regular unleaded, remaining noticeably below both the state and national averages. Over the next two weeks, expectations point to stable but elevated prices at the pump, with analysts projecting that steadying crude oil production will keep fuel costs from surging through early August.
Financial News
Mohawk Industries (MHK) saw a Q2 earnings boost, but the results were heavily propped up by temporary benefits and defensive measures. Rather than demonstrating strong organic growth, the bottom line was lifted by an unexpected $0.63 per share benefit from tariff refunds alongside recent price increases. To counter continued softness in the residential flooring market, the company is relying on operational efficiency efforts, initiating $60 million in cost-reduction projects focused on shedding product costs through the consolidation of operations planned between now and 2027. Furthermore, a transition is coming to the CEO office in September. Looking ahead, management remains cautious about seasonal sales drops and expects Q3 adjusted EPS to land lower, between $2.50 and $2.60. The Mohawk investor call is scheduled for today at 11:00 AM EDT.
Sports
In sports news, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 5-4 yesterday. As for what is next, the Braves will host the Nationals again tonight at 7:15 PM EDT.
Local Education News
Ms. Judith Ralston has been named the Calhoun City Schools 2026–2027 System Teacher of the Year. Selected from an outstanding group of district educators, she is being recognized for her dedication to students, passion for learning, and daily positive impact. She will go on to proudly represent the district at the state-level competition. The community is invited to celebrate Ms. Ralston and all Teachers of the Year during the CHS Football Homecoming on Friday, October 2.
