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

Sumedha Sonde, MD, pulmonologist, recently performed Hamilton Medical Center’s 100th Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedure. Ionsignificantly enhances the early detection of lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., largely because it’s often found too late. With its advanced navigation and precision, Ion allows physicians to biopsy tiny, hard-to-reach nodules earlier and more safely than traditional methods. When lung cancer is d

The Newton Campus of Georgia State University’s Perimeter College is hosting a series of free events designed to help members of the community understand artificial intelligence (AI). Participants will explore how it impacts daily life and will build skills for the future. No experience is required. This series of events is free and open to the public. Two workshops take place online (June 16 and June 23), and the series culminates with a full morning in person on the Newton