Gordon Health & Rehabilitation

02/20/2026

Thank you Beckey Brown and Angelia Erwin with ADK for their donation today of warm cozy socks and blankets.

02/14/2026

We would like to congratulate our Valentine’s King and Queen, Mr. Rodger Scott and Ms. Bobbie Helton. We had several nominations and were recognized at our party. Happy Valentine’Day from Gordon!! ❤️❤️

02/09/2026

Pride in Food Service Week is all about honoring the hands that keep healthcare running—serving compassion, nutrition, and excellence with every plate. 💙 We’re proud of our food service teams today and always!

02/03/2026

Celebrating our Life Enrichment Team for Activities Professionals Week. Danielle has been working as the Life Enrichment Program Director for almost 7 years, and has 25 years experience in skilled nursing care. Madison Gilliland is new to the department, but is already showing great promise for her positive attitude and willingness to help others. We look forward to the more activities and events this year. Thank you for all you do.

02/03/2026

Associate of the Month for January is Hannah Greene, LPN. Hannah is our 1st shift charge nurse. She is absolutely amazing with our families and patients. Hannah shows amazing promise and we are lucky to have her on our team. Congratulations Hannah!!

01/31/2026

We would like to thank Alyson Dunn , Sarah Miller, and Kassidy Hood for coming to the facility and styling the ladies hair today. Several ladies also had their nails painted and loved their Valentine colors. These students are taking Cosmetology at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. We look forward to working with them in the future for more events.

01/28/2026

01/28/2026

We would like to wish Ms. Beulah Couch a Happy 100th Birthday!! Ms. Couch told me she was born a little over 4 lbs and wasn’t expected to live, she said, “Look at me now.”
Ms. Couch is the matriarch of her family, 5 generations and growing. This precious lady was celebrated with family and friends over the past few days. Her family fulfilled every wish including her fish dinner! She stated, “ This was the best birthday I’ve ever had.”

01/23/2026

Dear Family and Friends,

The information provided is due to the severe winter weather alert. We would like to take into consideration the safety and well being of our associates, families, and patients.
While the weather is unpredictable, we recommend for your safety that you remain at home. For those who choose to visit, we will be running under normal operation hours. Please remain aware of changing weather conditions; be cautious in parking area and sidewalk; bring refreshments or snacks while in the building, (we cannot depend on vending).
We have activated our Emergency Preparedness Plan and diligently working to prepare for any disruption in services or outages.
We will continue to update through Facebook and by phone for any major changes.

Thank you for your understanding.

01/22/2026

Fox 103.5 FM...To help keep residents safe and warm during this weather event, warming shelters will be open in Gordon County throughout this weekend. These shelters are available for anyone who needs a warm, safe place to stay during the cold, icy conditions. Transportation will be provided to the shelters by Calhoun City PD upon need.

The following locations will be opened for individuals or families:

Voluntary Action Center- Friday 6:00 pm (Closure based on weather), Pets NOT ALLOWED.
Located at: 343 S Wall St.

Crane Eater Community Church- Saturday 5:00 pm (Closure based on weather), Pets allowed WITH CRATE.
Located at: 3168 Redbud Rd. NE

Providence Men's Shelter- Friday 6:00 pm (Closure based on weather), Pets NOT ALLOWED.
Located at: 437 S Wall St.

Fairmount Community Center- will open starting Saturday, as needed. If transportation is needed, call Fairmount PD at 706-337-5503.
Located at: 11921 Fairmount Hwy SE.
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As the Voluntary Action Center opens starting Friday evening as a shelter, we are in critical need of the following:
Volunteers for day & night shifts (Monitoring, Check-in, etc.)
Food and Supply Support (Easy snacks, etc.)
Activities for children (Board Games, Coloring Supplies, etc.)
Blankets
If you can assist with any of these things, please call us at 706-629-7283 or drop off in the VAC office any day this week from 9:00 am- 5:00 pm.

We appreciate our community and are thankful for the ongoing support that makes things like this possible!

01/22/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Gordon County Emergency Management – Special Weather Update

On January 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM, representatives from Gordon County Public Safety, Public Works, local school systems, and partner agencies, along with officials from the City of Calhoun and the City of Fairmount, participated in a Special Weather Briefing hosted by the National Weather Service.

Gordon County is currently under a Winter Storm Watch, with a weather system expected to impact the area Saturday through Sunday. As this event is still three days out, forecasts may change, and residents are encouraged to stay informed.

Key Points from the Briefing:

Primary threat: Freezing rain and ice; snow possible across north Georgia

Ice potential:
47% chance of 0.25" of ice
32% chance of 0.50" of ice

Snow potential:
20% chance of 1"+
8% chance of 2"+

Temperatures:
Saturday: High 36°F / Low 30°F
Sunday: High 36°F / Low 16°F
Monday: High 36°F / Low 5°F

Winds: Gusts of 20–25 mph, which could contribute to downed trees and power outages

Outlook: High potential for accumulating snow, sleet, and/or freezing rain, followed by an extended period of extreme cold next week

Preparedness Efforts: Public Safety and Public Works crews are actively preparing to mitigate hazards and respond to impacts as conditions develop.

Another weather briefing will be held tomorrow, and updated information will be shared as it becomes available.

Residents are encouraged to monitor official Gordon County channels and the National Weather Service for updates and to begin preparing now for possible winter weather impacts.

Stay safe and stay informed,

Courtney Taylor, Director
Gordon County Emergency Management Agency