The Calhoun City Council is currently reviewing eight bids for the major intersection upgrade at Curtis Parkway and Dews Pond Road, with a chosen contractor expected to be announced on September 14. At their Monday night meeting, the Council also heard second readings for annexations and rezoning of over 70 acres on Liberty Road and unanimously adopted construction plans for the Peters Street Phase 3 Road Improvement Project. Additionally, officials reported that hotel and motel taxes for the month of July added $127,000 to city coffers, marking an increase over the same time last year.
Gordon County Arrest Reports:
Andrew Paul Bonds, 36, Dalton, GCSO, Simple Battery – Family Violence
Preston Monty Todd Matthews, 32, Calhoun, CPD, Simple Assault – Family Violence
Roy Thomas Payne Jr., 43, Adairsville, GCSO, Sentenced – Child Molestation x2
David Shannon Wormington, 50, Calhoun, GCSO, Possession of Marijuana (Pre-Book), Tampering with Evidence (Pre-Book)
AdventHealth Gordon is hosting a community blood drive tomorrow, August 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their 1035 Red Bud Road facility. Health officials emphasize a critical need for blood amid severe summer shortages. These donations are a vital lifeline for individuals in our community, including patients undergoing surgeries, cancer treatments, trauma care, and treatments for chronic illnesses. Importantly, the blood donated at this event will stay in Gordon County to support local patients. Eligible donors are highly encouraged to schedule an appointment online.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper strongly opposed temporary tariff relief for foreign beef imports, warning that relying on imported food undermines American producers. Harper emphasized that the U.S. cattle herd is currently at a 75-year low and stated that the long-term solution is strengthening domestic agriculture rather than disrupting the market just as ranchers are trying to rebuild.
A second minor earthquake rattled Northwest Georgia early yesterday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey detected a magnitude 2.1 quake around 2:30 a.m. Monday about two miles outside of Trion. This follows a magnitude 2.4 earthquake that struck the Resaca community early Saturday morning. Officials confirmed that neither seismic event resulted in any reported damage.
Pump prices remain elevated as crude oil trades above $80 per barrel amid geopolitical volatility in key international supply routes. While drivers can expect continued price fluctuations through the upcoming Labor Day weekend, seasonal relief from winter-blend fuel and softer demand usually applies downward pressure in late September and October. However, experts caution that the ongoing war in Iran is likely to continue putting upward pressure on gas prices, potentially offsetting typical seasonal drops.
In sports, the Atlanta Braves currently lead the National League East with a 76-55 record. After wrapping up a road trip with a 4-2 victory over the Brewers on Sunday, the Braves are back at Truist Park tonight at 7:15 p.m. to kick off a three-game home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.