The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations for its 2027 Places in Peril, an annual program that identifies and raises awareness for Georgia’s most endangered historic places, giving them visibility, support, and a pathway to preservation. The submission deadline is September 1, 2026. Places in Peril is designed to raise awareness about Georgia’s significant historic, archaeological and cultural resources, including buildings, structures, districts, a

Nicholas Antonio Cheaton, a 42-year-old Chattanooga man and longtime Chattanooga criminal, was sentenced to serve the remainder of his life in the Georgia Department of Corrections without the possibility of parole, plus an additional 45 years for the murder of William Jones, a 39-year-old man from Chickamauga. The evidence, presented to Superior Court Judge Don W. Thompson over a 3-day bench trial, showed that William Jones’ mother arrived at her son’s house to pick him up f

Who doesn’t love a good fireworks display this time of year? Unfortunately, every year, thousands of people are injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents, with many of the injuries to children and young adults. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were 11 reported fireworks-related deaths in 2022, the most recent year statistics are provided. While most of those deaths were associated with mortar-style devic

Precincts will be open this Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. for the General Primary Runoff Election. If you are in line by 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, you will be allowed to vote. Be sure to check your polling location before heading out and bring an acceptable photo ID. While there are several state and national races that are in the runoff, there is an important runoff locally for Gordon County Board of Education Post 7 (Republican ballot) between Judy M. Craig and D

Mercer University recently announced the President's List and Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester. Inclusion on these lists requires students to meet rigorous GPA standards specific to the college or school within the University. Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. The University enrolls approximately 9,000 students in 12 schools and colleges - liberal arts and sciences, law, ph

(From left, front row) Alexis Rayburn, Chloe Abernathy, Brittany Rios; (second row) Corbin Elizabeth Moore, Emily Yates, Heaven Hughes; (third row) Martin Guzman Jr., Whyatt McEarchern, Naomi Hennon; (fourth row) Madison Hammitt, December Perez-Garrett, Edwin Arron Cano Munoz; (fifth row) Jannah Holbrook and Ayden Jones pose for a photo before the Accelerated Academy Commencement Ceremony on June 11 at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus. Fifteen students earned their High School Equi

Calhoun High School alum Hagan Banks is living the dream he’s had since he was a little boy. This afternoon, he and his teammates with Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball begin play in the Men's College World Series at Charles Schwab Field Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. The 6’4” pitcher from Plainville graduated from Calhoun High School in 2021, playing under the direction of legendary high school baseball coach Chip Henderson. Banks was recruited and signed with Alabama his junior year

(L-R) Tammy Pence, WIOA youth specialist at GNTC; Vince Stalling, WIOA Youth Services coordinator at GNTC; Carrie Allmon, YSA program assistant at GNTC; YSA graduates Khloe Davis, Autumn Godfrey, Jasmine Cardozo, Julia Finch, Drew Owsiak, Ahlecksa Johnson, Brayden Gibson, Zoey Laney, Gabe Abbott and Elizabeth Nicoson; LaRae Eveans, WIOA youth instructional aide at GNTC; and Hope Gold, Youth Services instructor at GNTC, pose for a photo before the Walker County Campus YSA prog

With Father’s Day around the corner, Tractor Supply is inviting local families to come in for a free, fun, hands-on craft that will make the perfect gift for dad. This Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., local Tractor Supply stores across Georgia will host an interactive in-store event where children of all ages will have the opportunity to color stickers and personalize a tackle box for dad, a practical keepsake celebrating his love of the outdoors. Tractor Supply is

AdventHealth is pleased to welcome Hannah Parrott, PA-C, to AdventHealth Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine at Timms Road. Parrott joins the care team, expanding access to compassionate, patient-centered primary care for adults and geriatric patients in Gordon County and surrounding areas. Parrott is a dedicated physician assistant who believes in caring for the whole person through empathy, collaboration and clear communication. She is passionate about preventive medi

AdventHealth is pleased to welcome Hope Davis, WHNP-BC, to AdventHealth Medical Group OB/GYN at Curtis Parkway. Davis joins the care team, expanding access to compassionate, patient-centered women’s health care for adolescents, adults and geriatric patients in the community. Davis is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to supporting women through every season of life. She is passionate about helping patients feel empowered and confident in their hea

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