CALHOUN, GA — Two local groups of community-minded women, The Mahj Squad and Team YaYa, are joining forces to host a special Mid-Day Mahjong fundraiser to benefit the Family Resource Center of Gordon County. The event will bring together mahjong enthusiasts, community supporters, and local businesses for an afternoon of fellowship, friendly competition, and philanthropy. The fundraiser was created as a way to combine a shared love of Mahjong with a commitment to serving famil

Vann House Day, the 68th anniversary of our establishment as a historic site, will be on Saturday, July 25th from 10a.m. to 4p.m. Friends of the Vann House volunteers, and Vann House rangers will be hosting demonstrations of early 19th century skills and chores in this family friendly event. You’ll see activities such as butter churning, flint knapping, weaving, spinning, hominy, gardening, woodworking, doll making, black powder rifles and more. In the 1940s and 50s, Murr

Josh Hickman, Military-Connected Services coordinator at GNTC (left), congratulates Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship recipient Christian Cooke. A resident of Rome, Cooke studies Healthcare Management at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus. Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces 12 students as the first recipients of the Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship. Funded by voluntary state income tax return donations, the Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship (DVSS) wa

Calhoun fire is seeking the public’s help with information concerning a fire on King Street in Calhoun. According to Calhoun Fire Chief Mike Schutz, the commercial structure fire occurred around 2:01 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026 at the location of 212 South King Street. The fire continued to smolder throughout the day, as CFD units stayed on scene for hours. Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information regarding this fire is encouraged to con

On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Calhoun City Attorney, Brandon Bowen made an announcement concerning now former Calhoun Police Chief Tony Pyle, who has been on administrative leave following an investigation into misconduct. “Chief James ‘Tony’ Pyle has chosen to resign and retire from his position as Chief of the Police for the City of Calhoun,” said Bowen. “The City administration thanks him for his long service to the people of Calhoun and wishes him the best in his retiremen

Graduates turn their tassels at the Spring 2026 Adult Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 25, at GNTC’s Gordon County Campus. Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Office of Adult Education held its Spring 2026 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 25, for 51 students who have earned their High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas. The ceremony was held at the Conference Center on GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to accommodate students and families

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week, June 29 through July 5, to help those who are seeking to enroll in the 2026 fall semester. GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students. Applicants will not need a code to waive the fee. The admissions deadline for the fall semester is Aug. 4. Classes are scheduled to begin on Aug. 17. GNTC’s call center is available Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., at 866

Being outdoors means being BearWise. Whether you are spending the day on the trail or camping overnight, remember to pick up all trash and be BearWise, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Taking a few simple steps to be BearWise can help make outdoor adventures safer and more enjoyable for everyone, while also helping keep bears wild” says Adam Hammond, WRD’s State Bear Biologist. “Wild black bears naturally avoid people