From left are Joann Jackson, HMC surgical clinical reviewer; Madison Mills, Surgical Services director; Rod Rodriguez, MD, HPG – General Surgery; and Emily Porupski, medical student; at the recent American College of Surgeons National Quality, Safety, and Cancer Conference in Orlando. Madison Mills, Surgical Services director for Hamilton Medical Center, and Rod Rodrguez, MD, surgeon for Hamilton Physician Group – General Surgery, were selected to present an abstract poster a

Calhoun High School proudly recognizes 52 students who earned AP Scholar distinctions from the College Board for their outstanding performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams in 2026. The College Board’s AP Scholar Awards recognize high school students who demonstrate college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. During the 2025–2026 school year, Calhoun High School offered 17 AP courses, providing students with rigorous academic opportunities across a wide range o

At the latest meeting of the Calhoun City Council on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, the members of the Council unanimously approved a resolution to adopt the construction plans for Peters Street Phase 3, the final part of a SPLOST project that’s seen the completion of the first two phases over the better part of the past decade. Phase 3 will include the extension of sidewalks on Peters Street from Richardson Road east all the way to Curtis Parkway. The bridge at Kenmoreland Drive wil

From left: Council member Al Edwards, Ray Denmon, Mayor Jimmy Palmer, Council members Bruce Potts, Ed Moyer and Jackie Palazzolo. On Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, Calhoun Mayor Jimmy Palmer, City Council members Al Edwards, Ed Moyer, Jackie Palazzolo and Bruce Potts and the Calhoun Recreation Department unveiled the Ray M. Denmon Playground Dedication plaque, located in the pavilion at the Black & Yellow playground off of McDaniel Station Road. Denmon, the longtime City Councilman f

The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that unemployment rates fell in all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions in July. “July brought a clear victory for Georgia: Unemployment fell in every single metro area and region,” said Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “When state leaders, local communities and Main Street businesses row in the same direction, results follow. We aren’t slowing down – our focus remains on putting Georgians to work, growing paychecks

The Calhoun Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 4:53 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2026, to 905 S. Wall Street (Burger King) for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke conditions and fire showing from the roof of the structure. Fire crews immediately initiated an aggressive interior fire attack and located an active fire inside the restaurant. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent further spread throu

AdventHealth Gordon is proud to recognize nurse Hunter Cochran as a recipient of the DAISY Award, an international recognition program that honors nurses for the exceptional care, compassion and clinical expertise they provide to patients and families. Cochran was nominated by both a patient's family member and a fellow team member, each sharing stories that exemplify his commitment to serving others both inside and outside the hospital. One nomination described the care Co

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