

New Georgia laws that go into effect Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Tuesday is the start of the 2026 fiscal year in the state of Georgia, and a slew of new Georgia laws go into effect. Here is a list of...


Atrium Health Floyd Residency Program Celebrates Graduates
Eight physicians have graduated from the Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program .The Atrium Health Floyd...


Longtime Calhoun business owner and pastor Clifford Free dies at 81
Clifford Free, a longtime business owner who owned and operated Clifford Free Funeral Home for decades, died Thursday, June 26, 2025. He...


An Enterprising Team Helps Ensure Tiniest Patients Receive Breath of Life
Each year between 2,000 and 2,500 babies are born at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. When Brahm’s Lullaby plays softly over the...


GCSO's Sgt. Elbert Shelley recognized with Distinguished Service Cross upon retirement
Sgt. Elbert Shelley, left, and Sheriff Mitch Ralston. Gordon County Sheriff’s Office's Sgt. Elbert Shelley was recognized with the...


Walker County Woman Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Trafficking Deadly Fentanyl
A Walker County woman has been sentenced to 20 years, with five to serve in prison, after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl—an...


Three GNTC students earn associate degrees as high school seniors
Abby Davenport earned an associate degree in Drafting Technology at GNTC while also earning her high school diploma. While Abby...


Justice for Danny Claire: Chickamauga man convicted of Felony Murder
On May 23, 2025, Jeremy McCrary, a 46-year-old man from Chickamauga, was convicted by a Walker County jury of Felony Murder, Aggravated...