ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a state of emergency due to global market volatility and suspended the state's motor fuel excise tax for a period of 30 days. To provide retailers the appropriate time needed to factor in this adjustment, the suspension will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 29 and run through October 29. The governor's executive order declaring the state of emergency also suspends state weight limits on commercial vehicles, further reducin

Gordon County Schools is proud to announce the graduation rate for the Class of 2026, with 95.7% of students earning their diplomas. Sonoraville High School reported a graduation rate of 95.9%, and Gordon Central High School reported a graduation rate of 95.3%. The College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) graduation rate measures the percentage of students who graduate from high school with a regular diploma in four or five years. Gordon County Schools’ four-year gr

Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI), part of Vitruvian Health, will hold its family friendly Trunk or Treat event on Friday, Oct. 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the upper ASCI parking lot. “We’re inviting those in the community to come and get into the fall spirit,” said Megan Swartout, occupational therapist and organizer of the event. “Come and have fun in an inclusive and sensory friendly environment.” Vehicles will be set up in the ASCI parking area for children to pick

Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) recently received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award. Some of HMC’s heart care physicians and clinical associates are pictured. Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2026 and recognized as a national leader. HMC is one of only 350 hospitals, just 5 peercent, o

(From left) Luther Ingram, Roper Corporation’s president and executive director and a member of the GNTC Foundation’s Board of Trustees; Roper Corporation Scholarship recipients Andres “Chuey” Hernandez and Michael Doane; and Ben Canedo, Human Resources senior business partner at Roper Corporation and a member of GNTC’s Board of Directors, pose for a photo in recognition of Doane and Hernandez receiving the scholarship for the fall 2026 semester. Georgia Northwestern Technica

The City of Calhoun released a statement concerning their plans for setting the millage rate just ahead of two public hearings on the proposed millage rate happen this Monday. “The City of Calhoun is announcing its intentions to reduce the 2026 millage rate to 2.25 mills from the 2025 millage rate of 3.50 mills, a reduction of 1.25 mills. The City of Calhoun would like to provide some additional information and context regarding the City’s proposed 2026 millage rate,” said th

At the request of the Georgia State Patrol and the Adairsville Police Department, GBI agents are investigating the death of Nicholas Marino, age 40, of Graniteville, South Carolina. Preliminary information indicates that around 10:50 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, Georgia State Patrol troopers spotted a truck that matched the description from a South Carolina BOLO regarding Marino. The troopers initiated a traffic stop on the truck on the southbound side of Interstate 75 a

The GBI has arrested and charged Donna Jean Kelley, age 61, of Cartersville, GA, with Violation of Oath, First Degree Forgery, and Felony Theft by Taking. On May 27, 2026, the Cartersville Police Department (CPD) requested the GBI to investigate missing money from the Cartersville Police Department evidence room. During the investigation, agents determined that Kelley stole money from the CPD evidence room while employed with the CPD as an officer and evidence custodian. Kell

Weather permitting, crews will repair a portion of the roadway at the corner of U.S. 41 and East Line Street in Calhoun on Monday, September 28. The work will close US 41 between East Line St. and SR 156 beginning at 9 a.m. A detour will be installed during the closure, which is expected to be completed by 6 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29. WHEN: Monday, September 28 at 9 am. until Tuesday, September 29 at 6 a.m. DETOUR: Motorists heading north on US 41 will turn left on E. Li

Calhoun native Joey Kowalczewski crosses the finish line, winning the 33rd annual Bettye Butler Memorial Unity Run 5k on Tuesday night, Sept. 22, 2026 in downtown Calhoun. It was the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ Tuesday night, Sept. 22, 2026 at the 33rd annual, circus-themed Bettye Butler Memorial Unity Run 5k to benefit United Way of Gordon County, and Calhoun native Joey Kowalczewski, known affectionately as Joey K., a Gordon Central High School alum and 2025 graduate of Berry

Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC, (right) and (from left) Russ DeLozier, president of The Carpet and Rug Institute, congratulate GNTC students Jimmy Keener, Andy Phillips, Sarah Sane and Stephen Williams. The students are the fall 2026 recipients of The Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarship at GNTC. Four Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received The Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarship in recognition of their academ

AdventHealth Medical Group is pleased to welcome Kerri Queen, FNP-C, a board-certified family nurse practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for patients of all ages. Queen brings more than a decade of registered nursing experience to her role and is passionate about helping patients take an active role in their health and well-being. She believes in treating every patient with kindness, respect and compassion while creating an environment wher