Calhoun Times

06/03/2026

TODAY (Wednesday): A book comprised of the writings of a late local author will be featured at an upcoming book signing.

The Gordon County Historical Society, 335 S. Wall St., will host a book signing on Wednesday, June 3, 4 to 6 p.m., featuring the book “Roam the Valleys of Gordon,” a book comprised of a previously unpublished manuscript by local author Jewel Bridges Reeve Alverson who authored the 1962 book “Climb the Hills of Gordon.”

Jewel’s granddaughter Jane Reeve, who wrote the book’s preface, will be on hand to sign copies at Oakleigh house, while other family members will also be in attendance.

Jewel Reeve passed away at 100 in 1997, and was one of the original organizers of the local Historical Society.

A book comprised of the writings of a late local author will be featured at an upcoming book signing.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Georgia's Rome is proud to be a part of the We CARE Veterans Fair!

Thanks to the incredible response in previous years, this FREE event at the Forum River Center has expanded to TWO days this year!

Veterans, caregivers, and their families will have access to valuable resources, services, and information about the benefits they've earned and deserve.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with veterans and caregivers in your network . ❤️

06/03/2026

RECALL ALERT: Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 model year 2018-22 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles for a seat belt issue that could endanger you and your passengers.

06/03/2026

Never leave children alone in a parked car—even for a moment. Temperatures inside vehicles can rise quickly and become dangerous.

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06/03/2026

If interested in a pet featured, call Gordon County Animal Control at 706-629-3327 or City of Calhoun Animal Control 706-629-6746 for more information.

Available pets may also be viewed online on the organizations' pages or at GCAC, 790 Harris Beamer Road or CAC, 202 Kirby Road.

If interested in a pet featured, call Gordon County Animal Control at 706-629-3327 or City of Calhoun Animal Control 706-629-6746 for more information.

06/03/2026

Like the Energizer Bunny, George Southgate just keeps going … and going … and going.

The Calhoun runner — who turns 80 in August — stopped by the Times office last week with proof: 10 new medals earned earlier this year in the Mainly Marathon Series, adding to a career total that now sits at 702 marathons.

Southgate began his latest streak on Day 2 of the Gulf Coast Series, completing races in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida from March 17 — 19.

He didn’t slow down.

From March 20 — 26, he jumped straight into the Appalachian Series, running seven more marathons in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

He missed one race in the Gulf Coast Series — the only thing that kept him from becoming just the 10th person to run all 11 events this year.

And he still wasn’t finished.

On May 8 — 10, Southgate traveled north for the New England Challenge, completing marathons in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

His 702 lifetime marathons place him 28th on the worldwide Mega Marathon List, which tracks runners with more than 300 career marathons. As of Jan. 1, 2026, only 184 runners qualify.

Southgate isn’t just on the list — he’s climbing it, one state, one series, one finish line at a time.

Like the Energizer Bunny, George Southgate just keeps going … and going … and going.