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

Scotty Hancock, Executive Director of Community Advocacy for AdventHealth Georgia Market, has been appointed to serve on the Georgia Department of Community Health GREAT Health’s Advisory Council, a statewide body dedicated to strengthening healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities across Georgia. The GREAT Health Advisory Council is charged with providing feedback on the GREAT Health Program, offering expertise on rural healthcare issues and reviewing the program'

AdventHealth Gordon is proud to recognize Barandi Goodson as a recipient of the IRIS Award, a distinction that honors extraordinary team members who demonstrate exceptional professionalism, compassion and commitment to patient care. Goodson was nominated for the award because of the genuine care and kindness she consistently extends to both patients and fellow team members. According to her nomination, she approaches every interaction with compassion and understanding, recogn

ROME – Mark Edward Jeffery, a former Georgia Department of Corrections officer convicted of smuggling methamphetamine into state prison, appeared in federal court today following his arrest on new drug trafficking and firearms charges. “A convicted drug trafficker, Jeffery was allegedly undeterred from dealing methamphetamine, despite having served a five-year prison sentence. Now he faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison,” said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg.

Hamilton Home Health has been recognized as a “Premier Performer” for achieving a top 5 percent overall patient experience score. Hamilton Home Health representatives are pictured. Hamilton Home Health has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Premier Performer” for achieving an overall patient experience score that ranked in the top 5 percent of all eligible SHP clients for the 2025 calendar year. The annual SHPBestTM award program was created to ack

Calhoun, Ga. (Sept. 22, 2026) – On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation awarded a combined $20,000 to local nonprofit organizations serving Gordon County as part of the Foundation’s Calhoun Giving Day. Hosted at LGE Community Credit Union’s Calhoun branch, the event celebrated organizations making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout Calhoun and Gordon County. Nonprofit organizations receiving donations included Gordo

Goodwill Opportunity Center - Dalton offers free career services and is located inside the Goodwill Store DALTON, Ga., Sept. 23, 2026 – The Goodwill Opportunity Center in Dalton will host a community hiring event on Wednesday, September 30, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Opportunity Center, located inside the Goodwill Store at 1001 Market Street in the Market Street Shoppes of Dalton near Mountain Creek Harley-Davidson, will welcome job seekers for on-site opportunities and supp

ATLANTA — Georgia State University has reached a historic milestone in the 2027 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges list with its highest ranking among the nation’s Top 100 public universities. U.S. News also once again ranked Georgia State as the top public university for Undergraduate Teaching, and it continues to rank the institution among the Most Innovative. Georgia State climbed 10 spots on the list of the nation's Top 100 public universities to land at

Steady appointments needed in the coming weeks Those who come to give can receive a $15 e-gift card through Oct. 18 The need for blood is constant, and the American Red Cross urges people of all blood types to make an appointment to give blood now to help ensure patients continue to receive the care they depend on. The Red Cross supplies hospitals across the country with more than 6.5 million blood products each year, all made possible through the generosity of volunteer dono

The Sonoraville High School Marching Phoenix invites the public to their marching competition, The Ring of Fire 2, this Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. The event will be held on the campus of Sonoraville High School, at The Furnace, located at 7340 Fairmount Hwy SE in Calhoun. Featuring 15 high school bands from North Georgia and The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Marching Mocs, expect exciting entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening! Performances begin at 2 p.m. an