Executive Order 04.30.20.01 – Renewal of Public Health State of Emergency

We are excited to announce that the Calhoun Recycling Center will reopen on Monday, May 4^th.  Proper precautions will be in place to ensure the public’s safety and the employee’s safety.  Social distancing and all CDC recommendations to slow the spread of COVID-19 will be required.  Thank you for your patience during this trying time.

Executive Order 04.23.20.02 – Reviving a Healthy Georgia

4-20-20 Executive Order Handout

Governor Brian Kemp outlined plans in his Executive Order to allow some businesses to reopen under specific standards.  Here is the link to the Governor’s Order:

Executive Order No. 04.20.20.01

Governor Brian Kemp announced the extension of the Statewide Shelter in Place through April 30, 2020 with all existing requirements in the original Order carried forward. Here is the link to the Governor’s Order:

2020 Executive Orders | Office of the Governor

Executive Order to Ensure a Safe & Healthy Georgia
Statewide Shelter In Place Executive Order Handout

For more information visit:  https://gov.georgia.gov/

Contact COVID-19 hotline
The State of Georgia has a new COVID-19 hotline. If you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please contact your primary care doctor, an urgent care clinic, or your local federally qualified healthcare center. Please do not show up unannounced at an emergency room or health care facility.

Hotline: (844) 442-2681

Georgia Department of Economic Development guidance
The Georgia Department of Economic Development is authorized to issue guidance to any business, corporation, organization, or industry trade group regarding its status as Critical Infrastructure.  

Website: https://www.georgia.org/
Telephone: (404) 962-4000
For hearing impaired: 1-800-255-0056

The Mayor and Council of the City of Calhoun would like to take this opportunity to thank the volunteers who gave their time and talents in applying for HGTV’s Home Town Takeover. Those working on the project were Mollie Surratt, Bruce Potts, Vickie Spence, Dustin McCormic with Mohawk Video Production, Jim Lay, Sarah Ostuw, Scope Denmon, Joni Harbin, and Jesus Naranjo. Please click the link below to view the video.

HGTV’s Home Town Takeover Video

Gordon County Emergency Management is moving from CodeRed Emergency Notifications to Hyper-Reach Emergency Notifications.

Even if your mobile phone is already registered for the CodeRed system you must sign up again as these numbers will not transfer over. Residents and people who work in Gordon County are encouraged to enroll now either by calling 706-659-9320 or going to the website https://signup.hyper-reach.com/hyper_reach/sign_up_page_2/?id=82822.