Food City recently announced that the grocery retailer will be conducting two exciting summer sweepstakes programs. The winners will receive Free Fuel for a Year. Shoppers will automatically receive one entry into the sweepstakes each time they spend $20 in a single transaction using their ValuCard at participating Food City locations. Mail in entries will also be accepted. The first sweepstakes will kick off on June 10 and run through June 30, 2026 and the second sweepst

Sumedha Sonde, MD, pulmonologist, recently performed Hamilton Medical Center’s 100th Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedure. Ionsignificantly enhances the early detection of lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., largely because it’s often found too late. With its advanced navigation and precision, Ion allows physicians to biopsy tiny, hard-to-reach nodules earlier and more safely than traditional methods. When lung cancer is d

The Newton Campus of Georgia State University’s Perimeter College is hosting a series of free events designed to help members of the community understand artificial intelligence (AI). Participants will explore how it impacts daily life and will build skills for the future. No experience is required. This series of events is free and open to the public. Two workshops take place online (June 16 and June 23), and the series culminates with a full morning in person on the Newton

Calhoun, Ga. – AdventHealth Medical Group Georgia has named Sara Hayes as a recipient of its IRIS Award, a quarterly recognition honoring team members who exemplify the organization’s service standards and commitment to whole-person care. The IRIS Award, which stands for Inspiring, Respectful, Individualized and Supportive, recognizes team members who go above and beyond to create meaningful, compassionate experiences for patients, families and fellow team members. Sara, who

BearWise.org An unprotected apiary, coop or pen is like a fast-food restaurant for bears. So much easy-to-get-to, calorie-filled food all in one convenient place. People are always trying to get more exercise. Bears are always trying to get less; the less energy they expend looking for food, the easier it is for them to build up fat reserves. Get Your Buzz On Ordinary fences can’t keep out bears. It’s easy for them to climb up and over or just break through if there’s somethi

A large crowd showed up to the Calhoun City Council meeting on Monday night to make their voices heard on their opposition to data centers. The Council extended the moratorium on data centers for an additional six months from the date it was originally set to expire, July 27, 2026. At the Monday night, June 8, 2026 meeting of the Calhoun City Council, the three present members voted unanimously to extend the current moratorium, the temporary suspension or delay on the plannin

The Calhoun City Schools Board of Education has appointed Mr. John Robbins to serve as the Post 3 Board Member, effective June 22, 2026. Mr. Robbins will fill the unexpired term of Dr. Stephen King, who recently relocated to Sandersville, Georgia. A lifelong Calhoun resident and graduate of Calhoun High School, Robbins brings a strong commitment to education, community service, and local leadership. He currently serves as a Law Partner with Brumlow, Corwin & Delashmit and i

The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give blood. Donors of all blood types are needed to keep a strong supply of lifesaving blood products on hospital shelves into the summer. As summer heat ramps up, so do people’s plans, which could lead to postponed appointments or less opportunities to give ─ an especially troubling scenario at a time where the Red Cross has experienced an alarming drop in scheduled