Calhoun, Georgia Government

PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR 2021 MUST BE APPLIED FOR BY APRIL 1, 2021: Attention all Gordon County Taxpayers - The final date to file for exemptions, April 1st,... is fast approaching. If you are a homeowner and live in your home, please visit the Tax Commissioner Office and file for your exemptions before April 1, 2021 for the exemptions to be applied on your 2021 Tax Bill. Gordon County offers a regular homestead to all homeowners, living in the home with no age or income requirements. Other homestead exemptions exist for: 100% service-connected disabled veterans surviving spouses of police or firefighters killed in the line of duty surviving spouses of members of the armed forces killed in action four different age-based (65 & 70) homestead exemptions pertaining to school tax. In addition to the above exemptions other homesteads exist. Please call or come by for more information and to determine if you are eligible for these exemptions. The Tax Commissioner’s contact number is 706-629-9242.

The Calhoun Fire Department received a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant in the amount of $13,262.13 to purchase battery powered extrication equipment for thei...r squad vehicle. The lightweight cutting, spreading and ram tools quickly and safely assist first responders with extricating victims in car accidents and structural collapses. Firehouse Subs has granted more than $55 million dollars to hometown heroes over the years, benefiting close to 5,000 organizations through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. Pictured with the equipment are Calhoun Fire Department's Mason Wade and Ricky Daniel.

Help Wanted The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a Tree Trimmer in the Electric Department.... Responsible for trimming and pruning trees, clearing brush and vegetation, maintaining the right of way near energized power lines, ability and knowledge to use equipment and tools used in tree trimming work such as power tools, hand tools, chain saws, hydraulic tree trimming saws, rakes and aerial man lifts, trucks with air breaks, chippers, and hot sticks. This a very physical job requiring a lot of pushing, pulling and lifting. Applications are available at City Hall, 226 South Wall Street during normal business hours or online at www.cityofcalhoun-ga.com.

COMING SOON BerryHutton Construction is delivering the first ever Buc-ee's to Calhoun, GA. A 53,000 sf convenience store and offers 126 fuel handles. ... #commercialrealestatedeveloper #calhoun #georgia #bucees #weknowdirt #boom See more

Members of the Calhoun Electric Department are headed to Mt. Airy North Carolina to assist in power restoration due to recent storms. Please stay safe Dennis Henry, DK Nicholson, Matt Rains, Greg Dodd, Dylan Joyce, Jessie Shook, Nathan Stokes, and Brett Sane.

Love a Fields Ferry sunrise!