Dr. Elizabeth Anderson, vice president of Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness at GNTC has been named executive vice president and chief academic officer by Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC, effective March 1. Dr. Elizabeth Anderson, vice president of Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has been named executive vice president and chief academic officer by Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC, effectiv

Linda Jackson is undergoing cardiac rehabilitation at Hamilton Medical Center's Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab program, located inside Bradley Wellness Center. Linda Jackson, 83, is spending National Heart Health Awareness Month thankful to be alive.   Arterial blockages like the ones she experienced late last year are common in cardiac care. What made her case extraordinary, however, was the challenging location and the highly specialized procedures required to clear them.   “I w

By MELANIE DALLAS, LPC | Highland Rivers Behavioral Health   Earlier this year I attended a legislative preview discussion at the Cartersville-Bartow Chamber with several Georgia lawmakers; it was one of several such meetings sponsored annually by local chambers of commerce in the lead-up to the legislative session. But this one stood out – because during closing remarks, one of our legislators mentioned kratom.   If you have never heard of kratom – and several people attendi

Hamilton Medical Center will host “Let the Adventure Begin,” a family-friendly baby fair on Sunday, March 15.   The free event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Turner Maternal and Infant Care Center on Burleyson Drive in Dalton.   “Let the Adventure Begin” is designed to connect expecting parents and families with young children with local resources, education and expert guidance – all in one place. For more information, please call 706-272-6114.   About Hamilton Medical

ATLANTA   (Thursday, February 26, 2026)   – The Atlanta Braves are once again taking their Youth Baseball and Softball Clinics on the road and making stops across the Southeast in collaboration with local parks and recreation centers. The Atlanta Braves Youth Baseball and Softball Clinics, delivered by Papa Johns, offer youth ballplayers the unique opportunity to learn new skills through the official Braves Clinic curriculum, while getting closer to their favorite team than e

Keep Calhoun Gordon Beautiful (KCGB) is a strong advocate for trees and environmental stewardship. Over the past several years, the KCGB Beautification Committee has been actively promoting tree planting, tree health, and other community beautification projects. KCGB assisted the City in 2025 in preparing a grant proposal to the Georgia Tree Council and received approval for a ReLeaf Grant. This grant provides funding for the purchase of 34 native trees for the City of Calhou

Gordon County Fire Rescue responded to two more residential structure fires over the weekend. According to GCFR, just before 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, firefighters were dispatched to 106 Cedar Hill Drive SW in Calhoun, to a reported structure fire. Before arrival, fire personnel were notified by E911 that the occupant of the home was out of the residence, but there were dogs still inside. The occupant of the home had told 911 that the fire was a kitchen fire with flame

Ray Denmon, the longtime City Councilman for Calhoun and referee and volunteer with the Calhoun Recreation Department, was honored with a reception Monday night, along with a proclamation declaring February 23rd as Ray Denmon Day, at the latest meeting of the Calhoun City Council. A large crowd of people from throughout the City and Gordon County were on hand to recognize Denmon. “I can’t think of anyone more deserving than Ray for all of his contributions to the city and its