Calhoun City Schools is celebrating continued growth in mathematics following the release of 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones results. CCS students demonstrated strong achievement across the district, with math scores showing continued progress and students performing at or above state averages in multiple grade levels and courses. “We are incredibly proud of the continued growth demonstrated by our students,” said Superintendent Dr. Michele Taylor. “These results reflect their h

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today that Animal Days are back just in time for the dog days of summer. The two-week event celebrates animals of all kinds and the people and organizations that care for them with exclusive deals, giveaways, adoption events and donations. Leashed pets are invited and encouraged to join in the fun during Animal Days and throughout the year. “From the backyard to the bar

The Georgia State patrol has released their preliminary findings into an incident near Sonoraville High School pedestrian where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. According to the GSP, around 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, a trooper from GSP-Calhoun responded to the area of GA-53 (Fairmount Hwy) in front of Sonoraville High School to investigate a vehicle vs pedestrian crash with injuries. The investigation revealed that a white Chevrolet Trailblazer, driven by 37-y

The Calhoun City Schools Board of Education met for its Aug. 10, 2026, work session and unanimously agreed to name the Calhoun High School track in honor of legendary coach and educator Mr. R. Lynn Walter. Coach Walter devoted more than six decades to the leadership, development, and success of Calhoun High School student-athletes. His remarkable career includes 30 years as head coach, along with more than 30 years of dedicated volunteer service to the track and cross-country

GNTC student Greg Huff has received two scholarships at GNTC. Two scholarships awarded through Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) are helping a stay-at-home father complete his associate degree in Cybersecurity. Greg Huff, who grew up in Chattanooga, attended GNTC’s Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton and completed his classes in July. A first-generation college student, he and his wife live in Dalton with their 8-year-old son, 3-year-old daughter and newborn son.

Each year, the Food City School Bucks program awards $800,000 to more than 1,000 participating schools. Company officials are currently presenting checks from the 2025–2026 program. “Food City is committed to supporting the education of our youth,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer. “Our School Bucks Program provides much-needed support to schools across our market area. Since the program’s inception, we’ve awarded more than $24.5 million

First National Community Bank (FNCB), the wholly owned subsidiary of First Chatsworth Bankshares, Inc., is proud to support local students, educators, and communities through a variety of back-toschool initiatives and high school athletics sponsorships designed to make a positive impact both inside and outside the classroom. In preparation for the new school year, First National Community Bank participated in the Helping Hands for Bartow Kids Back-to-School Bash in Cartersvil

Ruling out Alzheimer’s disease in patients with cognitive symptoms used to be a laborious process involving observations, symptom tracking and invasive procedures. Now, it can begin with a simple blood test. The Roche Elecsys pTau181 blood test received FDA clearance last year, and Hamilton Physician Group – Neurology is among its early adopters — though providers nationwide are rapidly integrating the new approach. The test is highly accurate in detecting the presence of a

Neethu Kurien, MD, says she really enjoys building rapport with her patients. “I want to sit down and listen to my patients,” she says. “Having compassion and really hearing them out is very important.” Kurien recently joined Hamilton Physician Group – Catoosa Campus, 45 College Park Drive in Ringgold, as a family practice physician. She earned her medical degree at the University of Tennessee Health and Science Center School of Medicine in Memphis, and she completed a Family

On Saturday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2026, deputy sheriffs with the Gordon County Sheriff's Office were dispatched, along with Fairmount Police, to a private residence on Scott Brown Road in Fairmount in response to a 911 report of an assault in progress. Deputies entered the home and quickly arrested the aggressor, identified as TORIE NUJUAN McCLAIN, age 48, of Fairmount. McCLAIN had sustained injuries from a family member who’d intervened in the assault, and was transported to a

On Saturday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2026, deputy sheriffs with the Gordon County Sheriff's Office responded to a private home off Dews Pond Road in the Cash community in response to a report of a child molestation that had just occurred. The complainant reported interrupting the crime in progress. Upon arrival, deputies rapidly located the offender, identified as RAY SUM, age 31, of Calhoun, and arrested him without incident. Detectives are still in the process of investigating th

It was a pretty routine meeting of the Gordon County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night, Aug. 4, 2026, with the standout item being the introduction of new Deputy Director of Gordon County EMA Christina Byrd, pictured. According to EMA Director Courtney Taylor, Byrd officially began her duties this week. “She’s been here for two days, and I already can’t say enough about her,” said Taylor. “We will be (at the Commissioners meeting) in September to give our EMA report, bu