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October 9, 2026
🚨 WEATHER ALERT 🚨
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Potential for Dangerous Weather – Hurricane Isaias
The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecast that Northwest Georgia will experience significant impacts from Hurricane ISAIAS beginning late Friday evening, October 9, and continuing throughout Saturday, October 10.
Hurricane Isaias is currently classified as a Category 3 major hurricane, with landfall expected along the Gulf Coast or Florida Panhandle Friday evening.
The primary threats to Gordon County include damaging winds with gusts of 40–50 mph, heavy rainfall, localized flooding, and the possibility of tornadoes. The tornado threat is expected to increase Saturday afternoon and evening. A Flood Watch is also in effect, with widespread rainfall totals of 1–4 inches and locally higher amounts possible.
The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office is closely monitoring the developing weather situation. Additional deputy sheriffs will be deployed for the duration of the event to ensure adequate coverage and response capabilities throughout Gordon County.
Citizens should prepare for potentially dangerous conditions, including fallen trees, downed power lines, roadway debris, flooding, and power outages. Motorists are reminded to exercise caution and never attempt to drive through flooded roadways or around barricades.
Sheriff Ralston encourages all citizens to remain vigilant and monitor weather conditions through local media outlets and the National Weather Service.
The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office will continue monitoring the situation and provide updates as necessary.
Stay Ready. Stay Alert. Be Prepared.
GORDON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CONGRATULATES TOP CRUISER AWARD WINNER 🏆
Saturday, October 3, 2026
The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office congratulates the Top 5 Ford winner of the “Top Cruiser” Award at the American Legion Post 47 Car, Truck & Bike Show held today in Calhoun.
The event brought together an impressive collection of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and custom vehicles, along with members of our community for a day of fellowship, food, music, and fun.
The Sheriff and his staff also extend their appreciation to American Legion Post 47 for hosting the event and to everyone who participated and helped make the car show a success.
GCSO PARTICIPATES IN LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADES…
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office was proud to participate in the Sonoraville High School Homecoming Parade this evening in Fairmount, as well as the Calhoun High School Homecoming Parade.
We always enjoy the opportunity to support our local schools, students, faculty, and families during these special community traditions.
Fine weather, great kids, and a great time!
⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️
1:40PM Thursday, October 1st
The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene at an automobile accident in the area of Brownlee Mountain Road and Shaw Road, involving a commercial vehicle and power lines.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes while emergency personnel work the scene.
GORDON COUNTY DFCS SHOWS
SUPPORT FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE...
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
A special thank you to Gordon County DFCS for providing drinks and snacks for our personnel. We greatly appreciate their continued support and the strong working relationship we share in serving our community.
Thank you, Gordon County DFCS.
4:30pm Monday, September 14, 2026
The Sheriff’s Office has been notified that a law enforcement TRAINING SEMINAR is underway on property off Old Rome-Dalton Road in western Gordon County. This training may involve officers from other jurisdictions, K-9 units, and helicopters. The training is scheduled for tomorrow as well.
SHERIFF MITCH RALSTON ADDRESSES REGIONAL POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATES…
Friday, August 21, 2026
Sheriff Mitch Ralston was the keynote speaker this morning at the graduation ceremony at the Regional Police Academy in Rome. He addressed the cadets in “5 Basic Tenets of Law Enforcement: Who, What, When, Where, and Why?” Sheriff Ralston admonished the newly minted peace officers to “keep their families close, and put their trust in the Lord”.
Additionally, the sheriff administered the oath of office to two of his own new deputies that graduated basic training today, Allan Case and Dean Fricks.
Photos: 1. Sheriff Ralston giving the keynote address 2. Sheriff Ralston administering oaths to Deputies Case (left) and Fricks (right) and 3. (Group, left to right:) Sheriff Mitch Ralston, Deputy Dean Fricks, Deputy Allan Case, Major Pat Bedford, Chief Deputy Robert Paris, Captain Ben Worley, Captain Dylan Nicholas, and Lieutenant John Vick.
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