AdventHealth Gordon is proud to recognize Tammy Sellers, a team member at the Edna Owens Breast Center, as the recipient of the June SonShine Award for her exceptional compassion and commitment to providing whole-person care. The SonShine Award was established by AdventHealth Gordon and AdventHealth Murray in 2017 to honor the hard work and dedication of their team members. The recipients of the SonShine award “shine” for the “Son” of God through their warm and comforting ca

ROME, GA: West Nile Virus (WNV) season has arrived earlier and more aggressively than it has in more than two decades, and local public health officials are cautioning people to take proactive measures to reduce the risk of mosquito bites. “We’re concerned about where this season may be heading,” says Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District. As of July 7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting

Carolyn Wilkins, left, of Jasper, attended the 2026 National Convention of Kappa Kappa Iota, Inc, a professional organization for educators, held in Charlotte, North Carolina, from June 14 through 18, 2026. Mrs. Wilkins was installed as the 78th National President of National Kappa Kappa Iota during the convention. Approximately 150 members from across the country were in attendance. Mrs. Wilkins is a member of the Calhoun Tau Chapter. Also in attendance from the Tau Chapt

At the Tuesday, July 7, 2026 meeting of the Gordon County Board of Commissioners, the five members voted to extend the moratoriums on both data centers and anaerobic biowaste facilities until January 29, 2027 in order to shore up tight requirements for the possibility of data centers in the unincorporated areas of Gordon County. Gordon County first put a moratorium on anaerobic digestion facilities, also referred to as biowaste facilities, in early December 2025 to give the c

The Georgia State Patrol has released their preliminary findings into a motorcycle crash on the e it ramp of I-75 at the 310 Wednesday afternoon. According to the GSP, just after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Troopers were dispatched to a crash on the I-75 northbound #310 exit ramp involving a motorcycle. The investigation revealed that the motorcycle rider was fleeing from a Bartow County Deputy. The rider took the #310 exit ramp to GA 53 (Union Grove Road) and was

Pictured, from left: Commissioners Kevin Cunningham and Chad Steward, Gordon County 911 Lt. Macey Silvers, Corporal Missy Bingiel, Commissioners Randy Abernathy, Kurt Sutherland and Bud Owens, and Gordon County 911 Director Angie Gillman. At the Tuesday night, July 7, 2026 meeting of the Gordon County Board of Commissioners, Gordon County 911 telecommunicator Corporal Missy Bingiel was recognized by the Board for being selected as the Georgia APCO Telecommunications Officer o

After weeks of auditions across the Chattanooga area, the stage is set for the 7th Annual Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent, where local older adults will perform in front of a live audience in a celebration of talent, creativity and community. Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent has grown into one of the region’s signature events celebrating active aging. The annual competition brings together contestants, families, volunteers, community partners and supporters from throughout

AdventHealth Medical Group is expanding access to expert cardiovascular care with the opening of AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Cartersville, bringing convenient heart care services closer to residents of Bartow County and the surrounding communities. Located at 12 Medical Drive NE, Cartersville, GA 30120, the new clinic provides patients with access to comprehensive cardiology services delivered by Rachel Harris, MD, MPH, FACC, a board-certified cardiologist speci

UPDATED Wednesday, July 8, 2026 with more information from the City's Work Session At the Monday night, July 6, 2026 meeting of the Calhoun City Council, a crowd was present to voice concerns over a public hearing for an annexation and zoning request from County Agricultural to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial), for 29.04 acres at 1786 Red bud Road, (Parcel 055-062) by BCD Law, Attorney for their applicant, PRAMUKH 100 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT LLC. The property also adjoins Newtown Ch

A rendering of the new building for the Calhoun First Baptist preschool program. It was a busy, and packed, meeting for the Calhoun City Council on Monday, July 6, 2026, with public hearings bringing out the community. The first public hearing was for a building front setback variance request, by Calhoun First Baptist Church, to vary from the required 35 foot setback on Fain Street to 16 feet, and to vary from the required 35 foot setback on Jim Lay Drive (formerly Pitts Stre

The story of The Princess and the Pea is coming to Dalton in this famously hilarious, musical retelling of the classic fairytale! Artistic Civic Theatre is proud to present Once Upon a Mattress for six performances on The Mashburn Stage in The Martin Theater Friday, July 24th at 7:30 pm Saturday, July 25th at 7:30 pm Sunday, July 26th at 2:00 pm Friday, July 31st at 7:30 pm Saturday, August 1st at 7:30 pm Sunday, August 2nd at 2:00 pm "Many moons ago in a far-off place, Qu

Goodwill Opportunity Centers offer free career services in Chattanooga and Dalton. Goodwill Opportunity Centers in Chattanooga and Dalton will host two community hiring events in conjunction with McDonald’s during the month of July. The hiring event at the Goodwill Opportunity Center in Dalton, located inside the Goodwill store at 1001 Market Street, will be held on Wednesday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The hiring event at the Goodwill Opportunity Center in Chattanoo