The GBI has arrested and charged Jorge Alejandro Gonzalez, age 44, of Chatsworth, Georgia, Jose Neo Rodriguez, age 28, of Chatsworth, Georgia, and Adrianna Gonzalez, age 27, of Chatsworth, Georgia, in connection with a shooting in Whitfield County, GA. Rodriguez is a former Calhoun Police Department officer. Jorge Gonzalez was charged with one count of Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. Adrianna Gonzalez and Rodriguez were both c

Jessica Fyffe, Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) Surgical Services associate, recently received Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician certification (CSCT). From left are Amy Carroll, Infection Prevention specialist; Delores Standifer, Surgical Services educator; Hannah Holland, Surgical Services nurse navigator; Rebecca Allen, Surgical Services clinical manager; Fyffe; Judean Guinn, chief nursing officer; and Madison Mills, Surgical Services director. Jessica Fyffe, Hamilton Med

Raven Dallas, who is pursuing her associate degree in Early Childhood Care and Education at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Dallas said after graduation from GNTC, she plans to earn her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her master’s degree in School Counseling. “In earning this recognition, Raven has demonstrated all seven attributes of NTHS: skill, honesty, servi

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed a proclamation that will convene the Georgia General Assembly for a special session to begin on June 17 to address redistricting. The move comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that resulted in race not being used to redistrict and create majority-minority voting districts. The regular session of the 2026 General Assembly adjourned on April 3, making a special session necessary to take up the redistricting work. According

Calhoun City Schools welcomed Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy to Calhoun High School on Wednesday morning as he presented scholarships to graduating seniors Daniela Sanchez and Kirk Wallin through the Dale Murphy Foundation Scholarship program. The special presentation brought together students, staff, administrators, Board of Education members, and community guests to celebrate two student-athletes recognized not only for their accomplishments but also for their character,

Umama Adil, MD, has joined Hamilton Physician Group - Specialty Care, part of Vitruvian Health, as a pulmonary and critical care physician. Originally from Pakistan, Adil attended Agha Khan Medical College in Pakistan and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. She completed a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care through the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Okla. She is board certified in Internal Medici

Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s) is giving guests an exclusive first taste of its new Conecuh Sausage Dogs before they officially launch at all locations on May 20. Guests in Calhoun can try Jack’s new Conecuh Sausage Dogs for just $1 during a special trial event at Calhoun Jack’s on Thursday, May 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. The new Conecuh Sausage Dog brings together Jack’s signature Southern flavor and Conecuh Sausage, an Alabama staple known for its smoky, bold taste. The trial

LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship. The program supports educational opportunities for exceptional high school students in Cherokee, Cobb, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon and Paulding counties. The following high school seniors were awarded a $1,000 scholarship through the LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship Program: • Walker Hurd, Calhoun High School (pictured) • Dipanvita Basdeo, Osborne High School • C