Gordon County EMA Director Courtney Taylor, left, presents an update to the Gordon County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. At the latest meeting of the Gordon County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, Gordon County EMA Director Courtney Taylor and Deputy Director Christina Byrd gave their annual report to the Board. Taylor has been the director of EMA since April 2017, and has served in Gordon County public safety for 28 years. He holds an Associ

Elevate Foundation is proud to support the community with their 3rd Annual Turkey Drive, giving away FREE turkeys to those in need. Supplies are limited – first come, first served. Limit one turkey per car. EVENT DETAILS Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM 1301 Dews Pond Rd SE, Calhoun, GA 30701 For more information: www.elevategives.org⁠Stay in the loop – follow Elevate Foundation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/share/1AAtDNjwba/?mibextid=wwXIfr

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) announces the launch of its annual “Season of Giving” campaign to spread joy and support local communities this holiday season. This year, TVFCU will again partner with The Salvation Army to help families in need through the Angel Tree program. In 2025, TVFCU donated 291 bags of gifts to local children and seniors through the program. Community members can participate by following these steps: 1. Visit a parti

From left are Drs. Sonde, Bhyravabhotla and Adil. For people facing a possible lung condition, finding the right answers can make all the difference. At Hamilton Medical Center, a team of board-certified pulmonologists is combining advanced technology, early detection and personalized care to help patients get those answers sooner — and begin treatment when it can make the greatest impact. That commitment to lung care recently earned Hamilton national recognition. The hospita

Gordon County Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Gravely Road SE at approximately 0100 hours on November 14, 2026. Fire rescue units arrived on scene within minutes of dispatch. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and fire conditions involving the front of the residence, with approximately 40 percent of the structure involved. Firefighters immediately initiated suppression operations and conducted a rapid search of the s

GNTC graduate Evelyn Cronnon holds a patent on technology to make cryptocurrency transactions more secure. Computers once intimidated a Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduate who holds a patent on technology to make cryptocurrency transactions more secure. Evelyn Cronnon shares the patent, which was awarded in 2025 and utilizes fully homomorphic encryption, with two collaborators. Their technology allows cryptocurrency transactions to be conducted without de

ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is warning consumers about illegal online pharmacies selling counterfeit, expired, or potentially dangerous medications. While buying prescription medication online can be convenient and affordable, Georgians should be aware that not every online pharmacy is legitimate and some may be dangerous. Some websites illegally sell counterfeit, expired, unapproved, or improperly stored medications that may put a consumer’s health at s

Graduates and staff for the bilingual Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program at GNTC pose for a photo before the CDA Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 10. (From left, front row) Fabiola Martinez, Dalila Martinez Alarcon, Kimberly Chavez, Maria Elida Soria Aguirre; (second row) Jacqueline Palomo, Alma Arely Cruz Figueroa, Isela Viridiana Pina Ortiz; (back row) Carolina Lopez, CDA field placement coordinator at GNTC, and Jenny Lopez, CDA instructor at GNTC. Se

Marc Suennemann, executive chef at Barnsley Resort, poses with GNTC students and graduates who work at the resort. From left, John Richardson, line cook at Woodlands; Roxie Riley, line cook at Woodlands; Nasiah McVay, preparation cook in the dedicated banquet kitchen; Suennemann; Kaylee Collis, line cook for Jules; and Nashaun Lee, preparation and line cook. Collis and Riley received an associate degree in Culinary Arts at GNTC in 2025; McVay and Richardson received a diploma

The Calhoun City Council on Monday night, Nov. 9, 2026 approved a master bond resolution and supplemental bond resolution in the amount of $50 million that will go towards beginning renovations for the Mauldin Road and Britney Drive water treatment plants in efforts to reduce PFAS in the water supply. Davenport & Company, a financial advisory and wealth management firm, worked with the City to put the request out for bid for the bonds. At Monday’s mid-day work session, a repr

This Veterans Day, the American Red Cross of Georgia honors those who have served and recognizes the experiences, sacrifices and continued contributions of veterans and military families in communities across the country. Whether someone is serving today, transitioned out of military service decades ago, lives near a military installation or simply knows a veteran, military service is part of the fabric of communities across the United States. More than 15 million veterans

GNTC’s mascot, Shredder, coaches North Murray High School students Eunice Gonzalez and Ashlynn Southerland on hammering a nail. Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) welcomed approximately 200 high school students on Friday, Nov. 6, to its Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton for Career Preview Day 2026. Students from Calhoun High School, Dade County High School, The Dalton Academy, LaFayette High School, Murray County High School and North Murray High School met with GN