Gordon County

1 inmate, 2 Gordon County Jail staff members test positive for COVID-19

August 3, 2020 3:36pm EDT

One inmate and two staff members of a Georgia jail have tested positive for COVID-19.

GBI arrests Farmount police chief, officer for falsifying records

July 27, 2020 12:52pm EDT

The Fairmount police chief and one of his officers are accused of falsifying records, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Kemp: Flooring company bringing jobs, new facility to Gordon County

June 24, 2020 10:12am EDT

A Shanghai-based tile company's new Georgia expansion will bring 300 jobs and more than $70 million in investments in Gordon County.

Deputies: Half-naked man found in car with young teen at Gordon County rec center

May 8, 2020 4:37pm EDT

An alert Gordon County deputy caught a suspected child molester in the act, according to an incident report obtained by FOX 5 News.

Meal program suspended after Gordon County school employee tests positive for COVID-19

April 28, 2020 11:21am EDT

Gordon County Schools have temporarily closed a local high school's kitchen and meal program after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

Community comes together to celebrate Calhoun resident's 100th birthday

April 13, 2020 11:23pm EDT

Bill Maxwell, a Calhoun resident, celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday with members of the community.

Coronavirus pandemic affecting all of us, even those trying to preserve special moments for others

April 2, 2020 11:31pm EDT

It doesn't seem to matter if you're a big business or just a little guy, if you live in a big city or small town, the coronavirus pandemic is affecting all of us. Even those who try to preserve special moments for others.

Driver arrested after traffic accident with school bus

March 5, 2020 5:41pm EST

A Gordon County school bus was involved in a traffic crash.

Report: Plane that crashed, killing 4, broke up in air

February 28, 2020 4:42pm EST

A small plane that crashed in the north Georgia mountains, killing four people on board, was on what was listed as a training flight and broke up in the air after a pilot reported problems, federal investigators said.

Victims identified in Gordon County small plane crash

February 11, 2020 11:10am EST

Investigators say two of the victims involved in a deadly small plane crash in Gordon County were father and son.

Officials: 4 killed in small jet crash in Gordon County

February 9, 2020 6:29pm EST

Four people died after a small jet crashed Saturday morning in Gordon County, the coroner's office confirmed Sunday.

National Weather Service confirms tornado in Gordon County during Thursday storm

February 7, 2020 8:07pm EST

The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that at least one tornado touched in north Georgia during Thursday's severe weather event.

Deputies: Body found in marshy, wooded area of NW Gordon County

February 4, 2020 1:13am EST

Investigators with the Gordon County Sherriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are trying to determine the identity of a body found Sunday afternoon in a marshy wooded area.

Sheriff: Missing Georgia woman may be in danger

January 13, 2020 3:49pm EST

If you have any information about where Kayla Brook Silvers is, please call 911.

Wife says husband is innocent after arrest for impersonating officer

December 30, 2019 11:48pm EST

A Calhoun man is behind bars for impersonating a police officer and stalking after a run-in with a group of teenagers. The Calhoun police chief said Phillip Wilson crossed the legal line when he told a group of teens on a golf cart he was sent by the police department.

Police report: Man impersonating officer follows kids in a golf cart

December 27, 2019 11:39pm EST

Police in Calhoun are sending the message officer do not appreciate to be impersonated even if it is for the best of intentions. That move landed a man in jail this week.