Patty Hart is GNTC’s new vice president of Economic Development. Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) on April 16 named Patty Hart as vice president of Economic Development.   Hart has more than 25 years of experience at GNTC, serving as director of Economic Development since 2009. She served as GNTC’s Economic Development programs instructor and Work Ready coordinator from 2000-09.   “Patty has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to GNTC’s mission and the im

The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce, through its Community & Government Affairs Committee, will host a “Meet Your Candidates” Forum on Monday, April 27, 2026 at the Gordon County Agricultural Services Center. This important community event offers residents the opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking local and state offices ahead of the upcoming election cycle. The evening will begin with a Meet & Greet at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Candidates Forum at 6:00 p.m.

The Gordon Gazette has received confirmation from the City of Calhoun there is a parcel of land that could be a possible location for a data center on Hwy 53 Spur within the city limits, between Brookstone Subdivision and Fair's Auto. That land is currently being cleared and has a driveway going in.   ****THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF CALHOUN AND NEITHER GORDON COUNTY NOR THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, WHO HAVE A MORATORIUM IN PLACE ON DATA CENTERS IN (UNINC

From l eft: Lieutenant Neshanta Printup-Bass, Telecommunicator of the Year Sergeant Matthew Holder, Director Angie Gillman and and Lieutenant Macey Silvers    National Telecommunicators Week was celebrated this week to honor the work of local E-911 dispatchers and personnel who are honored for their hard work and dedication in keeping the community safe. Festivities began on Tuesday, April 14 with an Open House, which is held to let the public see how 911 telecommunicators, o

ROME, Ga. – Former Cherokee County Deputy Sheriff Stephen Michael Bunte has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for enticement of a minor and receipt of child sexual abuse material.          “Law enforcement officers take an oath to serve and protect, and Bunte ignored that oath by sexually exploiting children and preying on vulnerable victims overseas,” said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. “Predatory conduct will not be tolerated, and those who commit these cr

Calhoun Police Chief Tony Pyle, who is on paid administrative leave while an internal investigation into the Calhoun Police Department is being conducted, resigned this week from his position as the appointed District 8 representative of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. The GACP is the largest professional association for law enforcement administrators in Georgia, promoting cooperative, professional relationships throughout the state, evaluating the standards of p

Triumphant Quartet is coming to Heritage Baptist Church! That concert will be held Saturday, Aug. 1st, beginning at 6 p.m. Heritage is located at 345 Curtis Parkway in Calhoun. Get your tickets now! The proceeds will help Heritage to plant a new church in West Africa, where they are committed to serving an area with no Bible churches and no preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is in response to our Lord Jesus’s command to reach the uttermost parts of the earth. We ha

Chattanooga, TN – S&P Global Market Intelligence recently released its 2026 list of the Top 50 Best Performing Community Banks in the Southeast Region under $3 billion in total assets. Builtwell Bank ranked 21st among 682 eligible banks, continuing its strong performance across the region. Nationally, S&P Global Market Intelligence released its Top 100 Best-Performing Community Banks under $10 billion in total assets. Among the 3,465 eligible institutions, Builtwell Bank earn