Goodwill Opportunity Centers in Chattanooga and Dalton will host two community hiring events the first week of August The Goodwill Opportunity Center in Chattanooga will host a community hiring event with Partners Personnel on Wednesday, August 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Opportunity Center, located next to the Goodwill store at 7601 East Brainerd Road, will welcome job seekers to take advantage of on-site opportunities and support. Available positions include: Forklift

Atlanta - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is pleased to announce that his office will be hosting a FIN FIT webinar on Tuesday, August 25 at 6pm titled, “Cracking the Retirement Nest Egg.” “Retirement should be a time to enjoy the rewards of a lifetime of hard work, not a time filled with uncertainty about your finances,” said Secretary Raffensperger. “The best retirement plans are built on knowledge, preparation, and sound financial decisions. This webinar will give G

As the new school year approaches, students nationwide are preparing for fall activities, many of which involve practicing and rehearsing in increasingly warm conditions. Students participating in sports, marching band, and cheerleading may be at risk for heat-related illnesses during outdoor practices or activities held in facilities without air conditioning. The American Red Cross Georgia Region urges coaches, teachers and staff who oversee these activities to help kee

The time is here to add one more book to your summer reading list. The 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations and Seasons guide is now available both online and in print. Published by The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, the combined guide includes the latest regulations, season dates, and licensing information. The guide features important information for hunters, including season dates, bag limits, Wildlife Management Area (WM

Step right up for the greatest run on earth! The United Way of Gordon County’s 33rd annual Bettye Butler Memorial Unity Run 5k is set for Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. This year’s theme is ‘Under the Big Top. Presented by Hamilton Health Calhoun, the annual fundraising event for United Way of Gordon County raises money for their Gordon County Community Partner Agencies while allowing attendees to enjoy a family-friendly community event. New this year is the Community Cup Challenge

Gordon County Fire Rescue responded to another structure fire this week, this one in the Sonoraville community. According to officials, GCFR personnel responded just before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 to a structure fire at 139 Hammond Road SE, just off of Pendley Road. Once on scene, crews were met with fire on the outside wall near the garage with flames near the attic eve. Firefighters confirmed there were no occupants in the home, and then began to extinguish the fir

In honor of National Chicken Wing Day on Wednesday, July 29, Jefferson’s Restaurant is offering its guests a chance at free wings! Patrons who visit on July 29 and provide a decorated one-dollar bill can redeem their dollar for Buy One, Get One wings. Jefferson’s Restaurant is well-known for its custom of lining its restaurant walls with one-dollar bills that have been decorated and colored on by guests—a quirky tradition that dates back to the restaurant’s founding days. On

The 18th year of Christmas in July was another successful one! The annual event was held at Calhoun First Baptist Church with over 190 volunteers helping throughout the week and on “Christmas Day” to prepare donations to be given to 104 preselected families in order to help them have a better start to the new school year. Included in the 104 families were 272 children and 202 adults from the Calhoun/Gordon County area. During the week of July 20-July 24, community elves del