Highland Rivers Foundation today announced that Whitney Spear, MPA, CNP, has been named Foundation Director. Spear brings nearly a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership to the position, as well as a deep commitment to community service across northwest Georgia.   As Foundation Director, Spear will guide the strategic direction of the Highland Rivers Foundation’s philanthropic efforts, cultivating high-impact partnerships, increasing visibility of the Foundation’s missi

From left are Ms. Leah Newsom, Principal & CTAE Director, Gordon County College and Career Academy Cadet Serenidy Wood, Dr. Joann Meadows, Unit 47 Paul Gwin Girls State Chairman and COL Wallace E. Steinbrecher, Senior Army Instructor, Gordon County JROTC Sonoraville High School JROTC Cadet Serenidy Wood has been selected to attend Georgia Girls State, a prestigious leadership and civic education program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Cadet Wood was chosen based o

If you ask residents what anchors their day, many won’t start with activities or schedules. They’ll tell you about breakfast conversations, a favorite soup at lunch, or the comfort of a familiar dinner shared with friends. That sense of connection starts in the kitchen. Across Morning Pointe Senior Living communities, Food Service Directors and culinary teams do far more than cook. They plan menus, manage kitchens, oversee ordering, and ensure every meal meets strict state st

Food City is proud to continue their long-time support of Friends of t he Festival with a recent check presentation totaling $47,000 in support of the Riverfront Nights.    Friends of the Festival focuses on developing, producing and managing community events in the Tennessee Valley. Using more than 40 years of experience, they lend their expertise, resources and partnerships, providing a full spectrum of services to meet specific event planning needs t o be the Tennessee V

The opening of the Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Clinic at Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center was a game-changing, quality-of-life improver for Polk County resident Ken Jolly. Two years ago, getting an infusion of iron meant Jolly had to clear his schedule for at least two days, pack for an overnight stay and drive more than 80 miles to Fayetteville, Ga. Jolly said the drive alone took about two hours and 15 minutes, putting a severe cramp in his fishing schedule. There

Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Henn to Vice President of Business and Commercial Services. Henn succeeds Tommy Nix, who is retiring in March after 11 years of dedicated service to the credit union. In his new role, Henn will provide strategic leadership for TVFCU’s business and commercial services division, overseeing all business and commercial functions of the Credit Union as well as the company’s signature “Idea L

Firefighters who participated in Bearers of the Oath Conference 6 at Calhoun Fire during the week of Feb. 9, 2026 participated in many different types of training, including ladder throwing and victim removal. During the week of February 9th, Calhoun Fire Department hosted the Bearers of the Oath Conference 6, described as " a powerful week of training, growth and unity." "Bearers of the Oath is a fraternity of firemanship of men and women that's faith-based," said Shane Bent

President Donald Trump visits a local business while in Iowa to deliver an economic. (Photo: THE WHITE HOUSE). According to several published reports, President Donald Trump will travel to North Georgia this week, planning a stop in Rome on Thursday. He's expected to visit a business and talk about the economy. This week, voting is underway to fill former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green's 14th district spot, and Rome is included in that district. Trump has endorsed Clay Fulle

Gordon County Fire Rescue responded to another residential structure fire on Saturday morning, this one resulting in two minor injuries. According to Gordon County Fire Rescue Chief Health Derryberry, around 5:45 a.m. on Saturday morning, Feb. 14, 2026, fire personnel responded to a home fire at 648 Gee Road in Calhoun. Two civilians were burned on scene trying to extinguish the fire; their burns appeared to be minor. The cause of the fire, according to Chief Derryberry, was

On February 10, 2026 Erwin Vanegas, a 22 year old man from Rossville, pled guilty to Malice Murder for the murder of 71 year old Robert White on December 5, 2024 in the Catoosa County Jail. Chief Judge Brian M. House sentenced Vanegas to serve life in the Georgia Department of Corrections. After the service of 30 years, Vanegas may become eligible for parole. Vanegas’ conviction stems from an assault he committed against Mr. White while the two men were cellmates in the count