At the request of the Jasper Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Jasper, GA. Nicholas “Nic” Crews, age 34, of Marietta, GA, was injured during the initial shooting and later died. Lawrence Charles Michels, age 51, of Jasper, GA, was shot and killed in the incident. No officers were injured. On March 17, 2026, at about 1:30 p.m., a shooting occurred inside the Veterans Affairs Clinic on East Church Street in Jasper, GA. Michels was a

Matthew Allen Pickens, 45, of Calhoun, was indicted by a Gordon County Grand Jury this week on a slew of charges related to a crash that killed a Dade County man on Rome Road (Hwy 53 W). Allen was indicted on charges of Felony Murder, Homicide by Vehicle in the 1st Degree (3 counts), Serious Injury by Vehicle (6 counts), Fleeing, DUI (5 counts for under the influence of methamphetamine, alcohol, diazepam, ketamine and combined influence of methamphetamine, alcohol, diazepam a

By: MARK NIESSE | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — Georgia drivers could soon get a break on rising gas prices under a proposal moving quickly through the General Assembly. The state House voted 163-4 on a bill Wednesday that would suspend Georgia’s gas tax to help moderate costs as they increase because of the United States war with Iran. “Given the actions in the Middle East, this is going to be some well-received relief to our constituents and taxpayers, particularly as

At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Bartow County. Justin Eric Hardin, age 45, of Canton, GA, was shot and killed. No deputies were injured during the incident. Preliminary information indicates that on March 17, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m., Bartow County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Bartow Cartersville Drug Task Force agents attempted to execute an arrest warrant and vehicle stop in connection to a

Advocate Health will award $200,000 in scholarships to students pursuing education in health care and STEM-related fields, supporting the development of a strong and diverse future workforce.  The organization will provide 40 $5,000 scholarships, including 20 awards available to community members and dependents of teammates and 20 designated for eligible Advocate Health teammates across its service area.  The scholarships support students enrolled in health-related fields, in

Is your teenager ready to learn how to drive? Gordon County Schools' Driver’s Ed Program classes are beginning soon at Gordon County Schools! Enrollment is available now. There are several available program dates listed below: April 2026 Location: Gordon Central High School Dates: April 13-15, 20-22 Time: 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM June 2026 Dates and times to be determined. July 2026 Dates and times to be determined. To enroll in the Driver’s Education Program, fill out the form prov

The 18th annual Georgia String Band Festival, the Official String Band Festival of Georgia, and Gordon County Fiddlers’ Convention returns to the Harris Arts Center on Friday and Saturday, March 27th - 28th. Friday night’s kick-off concert will eature Bruce Molsky & Darol Anger. The 18th annual Georgia String Band Festival, which is the Official String Band Festival of Georgia, and The Gordon County Fiddlers’ Convention, which was established in 1924, returns to the Harris Ar

Francisco Franyutti, MD, says what drives him is helping people get back to living their lives and making them feel whole again. Franyutti recently joined Hamilton Wound and Hyperbaric Services as a wound care physician. Franyutti received his medical degree from the University of Zagreb in Croatia. He completed a Family Medicine residency (specialized Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine track) at Hamilton Medical Center. He says he’s very supportive of lifestyle medicine. “I

Gordon County Schools announces the retirement of Dr. Amy J. Parker, Principal of Gordon Central High School, following the conclusion of the 2025–2026 school year. Dr. Parker has spent her entire professional career with Gordon County Schools, contributing to instructional improvement, workforce development, school leadership, and community engagement. Her work has supported districtwide strategic planning, accreditation, professional learning, and student-centered initiativ

Members of Coosawatee Masonic Lodge No. 306 at Pine Chapel recently presented a donation to Charry Chaapel, Secretary and Board Member of Healing Hands Clinic. The Clinic provides access to basic healthcare for uninsured residents of Gordon County. Those present were, left to right, Brandon Hammock, Junior Warden; Nathan Roberts, Worshipful Master; Charry Chaapel; and C.J. Palmer, Treasurer.

If you listened in on Coffee, Country & Great Conversation - Brent and Brandi in the Morning on Georgia 101.7 WJTH on Friday morning, March 13th, then you heard Brent Jones and Gordon Gazette's Brandi O. debunking some rumors going around, due to some erroneous reporting from other "news agencies," about a bill at the State Legislature this session concerning Tiny Homes (HB Bill 1166) with the headline "Tiny Homes Legalized Across Georgia - Calhoun & Gordon Co. Brace for Impa

Craig Thayer, MD, has joined Hamilton Wound Care and Hyperbaric Services as a wound care physician.   Thayer knew since high school he wanted to be a physician. In his junior year, he took an anatomy and physiology class that unlocked a new sense of awe for the human body.   “I knew I liked to help people,” Thayer said. “T he bottom line is, it’s not about the wound for us. It’s about the patient overall. My favorite part of the job is being part of a team.”   Originally from