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Saturday, November 14, 2026Nov 14

Homeowners seek clarity after Calhoun explosion

By Amy Zajac

Correspondent

CALHOUN, Ga. — About 82 people gathered at Gordon County Fire Headquarters on Saturday to hear Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine answer concerns of homeowners affected by Thursday’s house explosion.

“Natural gas is suspected as the cause of the explosion; however, as yet, no specific liability has been noted,” Mr. Oxendine said. “The investigation is ongoing. This meeting is to reassure you and let you know, as homeowners in this situation, that you should have the right to expect that your home should be put back the way it was five seconds before the situation occurred.”

No homes have been condemned yet, he said, but they’ve been checked to see if they’re livable.