Dancing with the Stars: Calhoun is excited to officially kick off its sixth annual season, presented by The Fountains. Students and parents interested in participating in the 2027 show are invited to attend an information meeting on Monday, September 21 at 7 p.m. at The Fountains in Calhoun. Anyone considering auditioning is encouraged to attend, with both students and parents preferred so everyone can hear important details about the audition process, rehearsals, fundraising

The Georgia State Patrol has released their preliminary investigation findings into two separate crashes that occurred in Gordon County on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. At around 2 p.m. on Monday, a Trooper from Post 43 was dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on Georgia 53 near Plainview Road in Gordon County. A 2007 Mercury Montego, driven by Mr. Randal Louis Jones, 85, of Calhoun, was traveling east on Georgia 53, west of Plainview Road, negotiating a right-hand curve when it le

Dalton State College is ranked among the top 10% most affordable public four-year colleges in the nation for the fifth consecutive year, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center. Dalton State ranked No. 50 nationally and second among Georgia public institutions for the lowest net price. The ranking underscores Dalton State’s commitment to providing a high-quality education at an accessible cost, helping

AdventHealth is pleased to welcome Benjamin Shin, DO, to AdventHealth Medical Group Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Calhoun. Dr. Shin joined the care team on Aug. 24, expanding access to personalized sports medicine and orthopedic care for children, adolescents, adults and older adults across Northwest Georgia. Dr. Shin is a board-certified sports medicine physician dedicated to helping patients of all ages stay active through individualized care for musculoskeletal injuri

AdventHealth is pleased to welcome Destiny Sandate Garcia, FNP-BC, to AdventHealth Medical Group Family and Internal Medicine at Curtis Parkway. Garcia joins the care team and will help expand access to compassionate, patient-centered primary care for adults and older adults in Gordon County, Murray County and surrounding areas. Garcia is a family nurse practitioner committed to providing welcoming, judgment-free care that helps patients feel heard, respected and empowered to

The 2026 Northwest Georgia Fair is just around the corner at the all-new renovated fairgrounds now known as the Northwest Georgia Agricultural and Event Center. Get ready for midway ride fun, great fair foods, livestock shows, games, animals, pageants and youth 4-H & FFA competitions. The Northwest Georgia Fair, held annually at 1170 Liberty Road SW off Highway 53/Rome Road, is a nine-night event with gates open every night at 5:00 PM. This year’s Fair begins on Sept. 11th an

A little bit of the islands is headed to downtown Calhoun when Atlanta-based Nero Simon and the Sunsetters bring MARGARITATOWN: The Music of Jimmy Buffett & Other Coastal Classics to the historic GEM Theatre on Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 PM. MARGARITATOWN is a celebration of the songs, stories, and laid-back spirit that have made coastal music a soundtrack for generations. Led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Nero Simon, the Sunsetters blend Jimmy Buffett favorites with

Hamilton Physician Group – Gastroenterology will hold a free lunch seminar on liver health at Hamilton University Base (training facility), 1275 Elkwood Drive in Dalton. The event will be held on Friday, Sept. 11 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. The educational seminar will focus on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as fatty liver disease, and its more advanced form, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis

The Gordon County Board of Education swapped the Liberty School property beside the fairgrounds (pictured) with Gordon County for the lower soccer field and area around it with the Gordon County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night. The Gordon County Board of Commissioners met during a routine meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 that included several public hearings. The Commissioners approved a rezoning request from Agricultural District (A-1) to Residential District (R-1) loc

Pictured, from top, left, Brenda Hambrick, Minner Johnson, David Truesdale, Antonio Bravo-Martinez, Angel Keener, Kim Reynolds, Tina Robinson, Ashley Painter, Alise Carter, Meghan Collins, Blaine Anderson and Amy Abernathy. Hamilton Medical Center and Vitruvian Health (formerly Hamilton Health Care System) recently presented Heart of Hamilton and Hero Awards to associates for acts that exceeded performance expectations. Recent recipients of the Heart of Hamilton Award were Br

On Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, Gordon County administration and elected officials, as well as personnel from the Gordon County Public Works department, were on hand for the unveiling of a plaque that dedicates the building in honor and memory of longtime Public Works Director Steve Parris, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 60 in June 2025. Thursday would have been Parris' 62nd birthday, a fitting time to honor his service to Gordon County. Parri

GNTC student Stephanie Wilson expects to graduate with her Associate of Science in Nursing degree in December. A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Nursing student recently assisted a patient in medical crisis and comforted his family. Stephanie Wilson, 33, attends GNTC’s Walker County Campus in Rock Spring and expects to graduate with her Associate of Science in Nursing degree in December. Wilson currently is in her third semester of her clinical rotation duties