Nine members of a northwest Georgia family are part of GNTC’s family. (From left, front row) Ashley Weaver holding great nephew Houston Adkins, Kaylee Weaver, Donnie Adkins, Jared Weaver; (back row) Emily Standridge, Destiny Standridge and Haley Standridge pose for a fall photo. Haley Standridge will start classes at GNTC in spring 2027. The remaining adults in the photo currently attend GNTC. Not pictured are Amber Hightower and Jacqueline Rhodes. Eight immediate and extende

First National Community Bank (FNCB), the wholly owned subsidiary of First Chatsworth Bankshares, Inc., is proud to announce its annual Customer Appreciation Holiday Cookie Party on Friday, December 18, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at all 11 FNCB branch locations. Customers and community members are invited to stop by their local FNCB branch anytime during regular business hours to enjoy holiday cookies and refreshments while celebrating the season with their local FNCB team. T

The American Red Cross has opened a shelter in Blue Ridge for North Georgia residents impacted by widespread flooding. The shelter is currently open and available to individuals and families who need assistance. The Red Cross is working closely with emergency management and local government officials in the impacted areas. Shelter is currently open at the following location: Fannin County Recreation Department 580 Winding Drive Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Individuals evacuating

From left, Commissioners Chad Steward and Kevin Cunningham, Gordon County veterans Charles Mazariegos from the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office and Gordon County Fire Rescue Chief Health Derryberry, Gordon County Commissioners Randy Abernathy, Kurt Sutherland and Bud Owens. The Gordon County Board of Commissioners at their latest meeting on Tuesday night, Nov. 3, 2026 recognized veterans with a proclamation in honor of Veterans Day, held on November 11th each year. Commission C

Calhoun’s Christmas Parade of Lights will take place Thursday, December 10, in downtown Calhoun. This year’s theme, “A Star-Spangled Christmas,” celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary. The evening will begin with performances by local school choirs along the parade route, followed by the parade at 7 p.m. The parade will feature floats, holiday lights, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. The parade route follows North Wall Street from Line Street to Oak Street. Spectators

This Veterans Day, AdventHealth is partnering with local restaurants across Northwest Georgia to provide free meals to veterans as a small expression of gratitude for their service and sacrifice. The community initiative will take place at seven locations throughout the region and is designed to honor veterans and thank them for their commitment to our country. "AdventHealth and our community partners are honored to recognize the men and women who have served our nation," sa

From left are Kai Nguyen and Annabelle Salkeld. DALTON, Ga. -- 11th Hour Theatre and Creative Studio will present Sometimes I Wish... by José Casas for two weekends in November at 307 E. Morris St. in Dalton. The play is a modern take on Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot. It follows Itzel and Dakota, two homeless children waiting outside a shelter on Christmas Eve. They do not know if beds will become available or what will happen next. As they wait, they meet a few odd char

Calhoun High School alum McCartney Kessler, currently a professional tennis player on the WTA Tour and ranked #106 in the world, has generously donated to the tennis teams of Calhoun High School (top photo), Gordon Central High School (middle photo) and Sonoraville High School (bottom photo). The former University of Florida standout, a 3-time All-American, and the 2022 SEC Player of the Year, donated $5,000 to each program through Kessler's Hometown One Point Slam, a fast-p

Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC, was named one of Georgia’s most influential leaders by Georgia Trend magazine for 2026. Georgia Trend magazine has selected Dr. Heidi Popham, president of Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), as one of the magazine’s most influential leaders for 2026. This year marks the fifth that Dr. Popham has been profiled in the GEORGIA 500, an “annual publication that spotlights the most powerful leaders across major industries and organi

Hamilton Medical Center has expanded its cardiac diagnostic capabilities with the addition of HeartFlow Plaque Analysis. From left are Robin Nguyen, cardiovascular specialist; David Fishman, MD, interventional cardiologist; and Heather Johnston, cardiovascular specialist. INSET: Zorana Mrsic, MD Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) has expanded its cardiac diagnostic capabilities with the addition of HeartFlow Plaque Analysis: an FDA cleared technology that evaluates coronary artery

Food City is preparing to kick-off their 9thannual Friends & Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive. “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region, especially during the holidays and colder winter months. Food City is proud to host a number of hunger relief programs throughout the year, including our Friends & Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive. The drive will benefit local hunger relief organizations and animal shelters throughout our area at a critical time,” says Steven C. Sm

Ten physicians from Vitruvian Health – northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee’s premier health care system – have been recognized by Castle Connolly as Top Doctors. The physicians also appear in the July special issue of HealthScope Magazine among its list of Top Doctors, reflecting the system’s overall mission of patient-centered excellence. The Vitruvian Health physicians receiving this recognition include Selwin Abraham, MD; Sonny Achtchi, DO; Arif N. Ali, MD; Hugh Coke