Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Month throughout March to help those who are seeking to enroll in the 2026 summer semester.   Through March 31, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students. Applicants should enter the code MARCH26 (all capital letters) to waive the fee.   The admissions deadline for the summer semester is April 27. Classes are scheduled to begin on May 18.   GNTC’s call center is available Monday

Along with Gordon County Chief Appraiser Mr. Ashley Bailey, Gordon County Tax Commissioner Scott Clements reminds homeowners that NOW is the time to apply for the homestead exemption. The State of Georgia offers many varied homestead exemptions, and Gordon Court offers five different local homesteads. These local homesteads offer significant savings and are available for 65, 70 and (new for this year) 75 year olds. If you already have the basic homestead exemption but turned

Dr. Morris Jenkins, who came to Calhoun and founded OWASA Family Medicine in the early 80’s, has died. He was 74. A revered family physician, husband, father, grandfather, and neighbor, Dr. Jenkins had most recently lived in Brevard, NC. He is survived by Molly, his wife of 49 years, daughter Beth Baughman (Tim) of Atlanta, GA, son Hal Jenkins (Julia) of Raleigh, NC, five grandchildren (Henry and Piper Baughman, Arthur, Julia, and Thomas Jenkins), and his brother, Frank Jenki

New American Red Cross data released today shows a snapshot of multigenerational volunteerism here in Georgia. From Gen Z to the Silent Generation, people of all ages comprise the more than 3,500 volunteers for the Georgia Region. According to demographic estimates shared by most Red Cross volunteers in Georgia: Gen Z is the fastest-growing and largest group of volunteers (39%), driven largely by growth in student-led Red Cross clubs. Millennials account for more than a qua

(From left) Amy Jordon, chief nursing executive of AdventHealth Southeast Region and chief nursing officer of AdventHealth Redmond; Isaac Sendros, president and CEO of AdventHealth Georgia and AdventHealth Redmond; Dr. Heidi Popham, president of Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC); and Becky Redd, chair of GNTC Board of Trustees, sign a partnership agreement designed to boost enrollment in GNTC’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program. In 2025, Georgia Northw

It's time for everyone to Spring Forward one hour this Sunday, March 8th...and lose a whole hour of sleep! Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday at 2 a.m. Remember to set your clocks one hour ahead, usually before bed Saturday night, to avoid being late for church Sunday morning. Daylight Saving Time means that we'll have more sunlight in the evenings; the sun will set sometime after 7 p.m. in most major U.S. cities and the surrounding areas, according to the National Ocean

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr’s Consumer Protection Division secured over $50 million in savings and restitution for consumers and taxpayers last year alone. Altogether, Carr’s office has secured over $1.6 billion for Georgians since 2016. The funds were obtained through several enforcement actions, such as legal settlements, mediation, and administration of the Georgia Lemon Law. This includes terminating all of MV Realty’s predatory contracts with more than 3,3

A Tuesday morning vehicle vs. pedestrian incident around the area of Hwy.41 North that ended in a parking lot off of South Wall Street resulted in one woman being arrested on an assault charge. According to the Calhoun Police Department, the event began as a domestic incident. In the CPD's Aggravated Assault Report, on March 3rd, an officer was dispatched to the area of Hwy. 41 North and Mauldin Road in reference to a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident. While enroute, the office