Murray County’s Sole Commissioner Noah Bishop is holding a public hearing this Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Hyden Tyler Recreation Center, Gym 1 in Chatsworth in an effort to provide information to the public regarding the planned Vanguard Renewables Bioenergy Process Facility planned to be located at 3845 Berry Bennett Road within Murray County, which is a mostly residential and agricultural area.   Vanguard Renewables claims they are able to deliver a s

Hiram “Gene” Stevens is pictured (fifth from right) with some of the Quinton staff members who helped take care of him. At 80 years old, Tunnel Hill resident Hiram “Gene” Stevens initially doubted whether he could recover after sustaining a fractured fibula, six broken ribs and a collapsed lung – all on the right side of his body.   He received physical and occupational therapy at Quinton Memorial Health and Rehabilitation, part of Vitruvian Health. At first, he wasn’t sure h

From left, Linda Lane and Walnut Hill. Gordon County Fire & Rescue had a busy Thanksgiving week, responding to two house fires last week that caused massive damage.   According to Gordon County Fire & Rescue, at around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, firefighters responded to a structure fire at 513 Linda Lane in Calhoun, near the Calhoun Primary/Elementary School complex. While enroute to the fire, personnel were notified by Gordon County 911 that there was one person with

The 3rd annual community-wide Snowman Spectacular will take place in December, from the 5th - 14th, at the Calhoun Recreation Department, at 110 Recreation Drive in Calhoun. The Frosty Fest Launch Party will be held on Friday, Dec. 5, from 4 - 7 p.m. with Food Trucks, Train Rides, Crafts and Free Family Fun!

The community is invited to An Evening of Handbells on Thursday, Dec. 18th, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Belmont Baptist Church sanctuary, located at 275 West Belmont Drive in Calhoun. Join organizers as a celebration is held in recognition of the birth of our savior and the joy of the season through an evening of handbells! Special guests are Jim and Treva Sellers. The concert is a partnership with the Blewer Memorial Food Distribution Center to help provide food for those i

The community is invited to join Allen Chapel AME Church at the Victory Fellowship Center, located at 925 Oothcalooga Street in Calhoun, on Saturday, Dec. 6th beginning at 5 p.m. for their Community Christmas Candlelight Service. Come and start the Holiday Season with Prayer and Thanksgiving!

The Rink at Ridge Ferry Park is open through Jan. 19th, 2026! Ridge Ferry Park is located at 363 Riverside Parkway NE in Rome. A real ice rink! All skaters should dress in appropriate warm clothing; the ice is real and is slippery, cold and a bit hard if you fall down. Open until 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28th and Saturday, Nov. 29th. Open from 12 - 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30th. Regular business hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 4 - 8 p.m.; Friday, 4 - 10 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. - 9

Representatives from the Gordon County Christian Ministerial Alliance delivered checks to the local food banks receiving help from the 16th Gordon County Hunger Walk that was held in October. Each food bank received a check for $800 to help with food needs. Food Banks receiving assistance were Blewer (Baptist Memorial Association), First Fruits of World Harvest, God’s Pantry (CSDA),St. Vincent de Paul of St. Clements Catholic Church and the Voluntary Action Center. Supporte