ROME, Ga. (April 7, 2026) — In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood. The need for blood doesn’t take a spring break, and acting now can ensure blood is available in the coming weeks at medical centers. Regular donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to make days brighter this spring for those in need.   April is National Volunteer Month, and the Red Cross ce

(From left) Yvonne Beltran and Sarah Sane, recipients of The Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarship at GNTC; Russ DeLozier, president of The Carpet and Rug Institute; Jimmy Keener, recipient of The Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarship at GNTC; and Lauretta Hannon, executive director of Institutional Advancement at GNTC. Not pictured is scholarship recipient Gibson Scott. Four Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received Th

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces it is accepting applications through April 30 for the summer term for a new state scholarship for disabled veterans.   Funded by voluntary state income tax return donations, the Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship (DVSS) was created to support U.S. military veterans with service-connected disabilities as they pursue technical education in Georgia. Administered by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Foundati

First National Community Bank (FNCB), the wholly owned subsidiary of First Chatsworth Bankshares, Inc., announced the launch of First Preferred Business Checking, an enhanced business checking account designed to deliver comprehensive financial tools, security protections, and lifestyle benefits for small business owners and their employees. The account features a robust suite of services that help business owners better protect their data and systems while strengthening thei

Gordon Central FFA has some GREAT PLANTS FOR SALE!!! The sale is happening: THIS WEEK: •Monday–Friday, April 13 - 17, from 9 AM–6 PM • Saturday, April 18 from 9 AM–3 PM •Accepted payment is cash, card, and check, which makes it super convenient for everyone. This is a great opportunity for the community to support local students while picking up some beautiful plants and flowers!!!

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at approximately 1:56 PM, Gordon County Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 7000 block of Nicklesville Road following reports of a brush fire in a wooded area. Upon arrival, fire units encountered a rapidly spreading woods fire involving a significant portion of forested terrain. Crews immediately began size-up operations while working to establish access points into the affected area, which proved challenging due to the remote location and terrain c

A screenshot from bodycam footage from an officer with the Floyd County Police Department checking a suspicious vehicle call that occurred in September 2022. The driver of the vehicle, in which the officer can be heard on video asking to ‘put your clothes on,’ is Calhoun Police Chief Tony Pyle. The Gazette has begun their investigation into a long list of serious accusations against Pyle and his department. The Gordon Gazette has begun the task of looking into multiple claims

New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site, in Calhounwill be hosting Stand Clear Weapons are Here on April 11 th , 2026, at the Vann Tavern from 1-2 pm. Rangers will be presenting a program discussing the hunting culture of the Cherokee and the weapons used in traditional southeastern Native American hunting.     Early hunting weapons including rivercane blow guns, atlatl and darts, spears and lances, clubs and knives were all important to early Cherokee.  Visitors will