GORDON COUNTY, Ga. — A Calhoun man was arrested Thursday afternoon after authorities say he crashed into a Gordon County fire engine and fled the scene. The collision happened around 1 p.m. Aug. 20 at the intersection of Interstate 75 and U.S. Highway 41. According to authorities, the fire engine was stopped in traffic when […]

GEORGIA — Republican leaders and supporters from across Georgia are set to gather in Warner Robins this weekend for the Central Georgia Fish Fry 2026. The Houston, Peach and Bibb County Republican parties will present the event on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Roy H. “Sonny” Watson Health Pavilion, […]

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. — A Gordon County sheriff’s deputy has been recognized for his response to a juvenile experiencing a mental health crisis and threatening self-harm. According to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was dispatched to a private residence near the Farmville community on the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 2, following a 911 […]

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. — A Fairmount man is facing multiple felony charges following a reported assault at a residence Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. Gordon County sheriff’s deputies and Fairmount Police responded to a private residence on Scott Brown Road in Fairmount on Aug. 8 after a 911 caller reported an assault in progress. According […]

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. — A Calhoun man was arrested Saturday after deputies responded to a report of an alleged child molestation at a home in Gordon County’s Cash community. According to authorities, Gordon County sheriff’s deputies were called to a private residence off Dews Pond Road on the afternoon of Aug. 8 after receiving a […]

GEORGIA – Georgia voters narrowed the field in the state’s open gubernatorial race Tuesday, setting up a high-profile general election contest to replace term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. On the Republican side, businessman and healthcare executive Rick Jackson scored an upset victory over Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, winning the GOP nomination despite Jones receiving endorsements from […]

PRESS RELEASE – Gordon County officials have called for a temporary burn ban on outdoor burning due to ongoing drought conditions and an increased risk of wildfire throughout the area. The restriction is being sought as a proactive measure to protect public safety, property, and natural resources from the heightened danger of rapidly spreading fires. […]

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. – A Georgia man has been arrested following an investigation into the death of a missing pet in the Resaca community, according to authorities. Sheriff Mitch Ralston reported that on or around April 13, 2026, a resident contacted the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office to report her pet and service dog missing, with […]

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. – Authorities have charged two men following a shooting investigation at a private residence in Gordon County, Georgia, according to Sheriff Mitch Ralston. Deputies were dispatched around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to a home on Baker Circle off Dews Pond Road after receiving a report of a man who […]

GEORGIA – Conservative Senator Steve Gooch is stepping up where others are content to grandstand, delivering real action to shield Georgians from the rising tide of lawlessness pushed by the far left. In the wake of media-fueled hysteria that has seen protesters storm churches mid-service to harass worshippers, Gooch didn’t hesitate. He introduced SB 591, […]

PRESS RELEASE – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Jorge Matilde Gonzalez, 35, of Cartersville, Georgia, has been arrested in connection with a residential fire in Calhoun, Georgia. On December 9, 2025, investigators from the Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner assisted with a fire investigation at 704 Greenbriar […]

GEORGIA – February 17 – As State Senator for Georgia’s 51st District and the Republican frontrunner for Lieutenant Governor, I am committed to putting Georgia families first and aligning our state with President Trump’s America First agenda. Last week, I introduced Senate Bill 465, a targeted measure to hold businesses accountable and discourage the hiring […]

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. – A Plainville resident reported to deputies Thursday morning that she had been attacked inside her home by a man armed with a pair of scissors, according to Gordon County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Mitch Ralston said the incident was reported at approximately 9:30 a.m. The victim, with assistance from another woman, was […]

It’s no secret that the Iranian government is America’s enemy. They hate our freedom and our Christian values, they persecute anyone who questions them, and they sponsor terror around the globe. When I found out that the daughter of a senior Iranian official who threatened our troops and President Trump was employed at Emory, I […]

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. – A Tennessee fugitive wanted on an attempted murder charge was taken into custody Friday night following a high-speed vehicle pursuit that ended in Calhoun County, according to Sheriff Mitch Ralston. The pursuit began around 8:15 p.m. when Calhoun County deputy sheriffs were asked to assist the Calhoun Police Department in tracking […]

Three Arrested, Two Sought in Burglary Investigation Near Fairmount FAIRMOUNT, Ga. — Authorities have arrested three individuals and are seeking two more in connection with a series of residential burglaries reported earlier this month near Fairmount, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies were dispatched on Dec. 8 to Slate Mine Road following reports of multiple […]