At the Monday night, July 6, 2026 meeting of the Calhoun City Council, a crowd was present to voice concerns over a public hearing for an annexation and zoning request from County Agricultural to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial), for 29.04 acres at 1786 Red bud Road, (Parcel 055-062) by BCD Law, Attorney for their applicant, PRAMUKH 100 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT LLC. The property also adjoins Newtown Church Road near Food Lion. The property is planned to be the new location of BAPS Sh

A rendering of the new building for the Calhoun First Baptist preschool program. It was a busy, and packed, meeting for the Calhoun City Council on Monday, July 6, 2026, with public hearings bringing out the community. The first public hearing was for a building front setback variance request, by Calhoun First Baptist Church, to vary from the required 35 foot setback on Fain Street to 16 feet, and to vary from the required 35 foot setback on Jim Lay Drive (formerly Pitts Stre

The story of The Princess and the Pea is coming to Dalton in this famously hilarious, musical retelling of the classic fairytale! Artistic Civic Theatre is proud to present Once Upon a Mattress for six performances on The Mashburn Stage in The Martin Theater Friday, July 24th at 7:30 pm Saturday, July 25th at 7:30 pm Sunday, July 26th at 2:00 pm Friday, July 31st at 7:30 pm Saturday, August 1st at 7:30 pm Sunday, August 2nd at 2:00 pm "Many moons ago in a far-off place, Qu

Goodwill Opportunity Centers offer free career services in Chattanooga and Dalton. Goodwill Opportunity Centers in Chattanooga and Dalton will host two community hiring events in conjunction with McDonald’s during the month of July. The hiring event at the Goodwill Opportunity Center in Dalton, located inside the Goodwill store at 1001 Market Street, will be held on Wednesday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The hiring event at the Goodwill Opportunity Center in Chattanoo

“ I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has called, texted, visited, or reached out to me today. Early this morning I had a cardiovascular issue and I was hospitalized at Advent Gordon. The wonderful staff here quickly and skillfully addressed the problem and l am on the mend. I was very fortunate and l feel like the Lord had His hand on me, and guided the medical staff here. I am feeling much better now and expect to be home tomorrow. The concern everyone has express

The Oostanaula School Community Club will be holding their monthly Music and Meal on Saturday, July 11th, beginning at 5 p.m. Adult plates for $10; Children under 12, $5. Enjoy fried chicken, meatloaf, potato salad, mac-n-cheese, squash casserole and more! There will also be fun cakewalks, cake auctions and door prizes. Performing in July for the first time is Glory and Silver Woodchuck. Becky Branch also returns to the stage. The Historic Oostanaula School is located at 1595

Food City has once again pledged $800,000 in contributions for the upcoming school year. With Food City’s School Bucks Challenge, earning rewards for your school is simple. For every dollar spent using your Food City ValuCard, you’ll earn one point. This year, Food City has introduced a new feature to make points collection easier than ever. During designated Spirit Weeks, customers can earn bonus points by purchasing participating items. “Our Food City School Bucks Prog

Our office has received numerous inquiries and complaints from Gordon County Voters/citizens regarding a recent voter registration mailing distributed by a third- party organization. The organization, Ready to Register Inc., has mailed voter registration applications to an unknown number of Georgia residents. We have also received reports indicating that some mailings have been sent to deceased individuals and that outdated data sources may have been used in the mailing proce

Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled Veterans, their families and caregivers – launches its annual in-store checkout campaign with long-time partner Food City. This year features a special father-son duo, as NASCAR legend Kyle Petty joins his dad, seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty, to support the campaign. Since 2011, Food City has raised more than $4.5 million dollars, fueling PVA’s mission to ensure disabled veterans r

Emma Cate Heiden and Baker. When it came to delivering her first baby, Emma Cate Heiden knew she wanted care she could count on. The Chickamauga, Ga., resident and former postpartum nurse gave birth to her first baby at Hamilton Medical Center’s (HMC) Turner Maternal and Infant Care Center in early May. Because she worked at both HMC and previously at another hospital, Heiden said it mattered deeply to her where she delivered her baby — even though it meant traveling fart

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) wants it to be a safe and healthy 4th of July for all Georgians and visitors to the state. Temperatures will be in the low to mid-90s, so be sure to stay well hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the heat. At the beach, barbecuing, or watching fireworks, below are some tips on staying safe while having fun this weekend and throughout the summer. HEAT AND SUN can cause skin damage, skin cancer, and serious illness, but ther

Hamilton’s Peeples Cancer Institute (PCI) at Hamilton invites community members to celebrate the official unveiling of its new mobile mammography unit, Mammography on the go, on Thursday, July 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at PCI, 1215 Memorial Drive, on the campus of Hamilton Medical Center. Community members are encouraged to attend, tour the new mobile unit, meet members of the PCI team and enjoy light refreshments. Making preventative care more con