After years of eerie adventures and supernatural suspense, Stranger Things returns for its fifth and final season on Netflix, beginning November 26. While fans eagerly await the showdown with Vecna, Georgia locals have another reason to celebrate. The spotlight is once again on Rome, Georgia, home to the iconic Creel House. But did you know that Berry College, just minutes from downtown Creel House, played a major role in Season 4 as a Georgia filming location? Berry College

The Georgia Hunters for The Hungry ®️ (GHFTH) program allows hunters the opportunity to give back in a big way! Hunters can participate in giving venison, the ultimate high-protein, low-fat, organic meat, to those less fortunate. “With a couple of more months left in Georgia’s deer season, now is a great chance to give back to a family in need. If you have filled your freezer this season, you don’t have to stop hunting. Consider donating a deer at a participating processor a

Patients in Northwest Georgia now have even greater assurance of high-quality heart care close to home. AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Dalton has earned a three-year accreditation in Nuclear Cardiology from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), reinforcing its commitment to accurate diagnosis and exceptional patient outcomes. Nuclear cardiology procedures play a vital role in the early detection of life-threatening heart conditions, stroke, and other dis

Dust off your boots and get ready to jingle all the way—western style! The 2025 Calhoun’s Christmas Parade of Lights rides into town on Thursday, December 11 at 7:00 PM, bringing holiday cheer to spectators of all ages. This year’s theme is Cowboy Christmas, and the streets of Calhoun will transform into a magical winter wonderland, complete with unforgettable floats decked in twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the joyful sounds of local school choirs filling the air.

A Walker County jury has convicted Marshall Payne of Malice Murder and Felony Murder for the 2016 shooting death of Donald Edward Fickey, Jr. On October 3, 2016, Payne called 911 three separate times, initially claiming Fickey had killed himself and that the gun discharged as Payne tried to take it away. Responding officers treated the incident as a suicide based on Payne’s statements, the chaotic condition of the scene, and a near-contact shotgun wound consistent with self-i

Pictured are Hamilton Medical Center volunteers and associates at this year’s volunteer luncheon. Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) volunteers were recently recognized for their service at an annual luncheon. “Hamilton volunteers are amazing,” said Gay Ann Talley, volunteer coordinator. “ How fortunate we are to have individuals in our community devoted to helping others. The volunteers are the heart of Hamilton, and it shows each time they are here volunteering.”   During the lu

AdventHealth is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcy Cent, MBA, as director of oncology services. In this role, Marcy leads the development and advancement of comprehensive cancer care programs, ensuring patients receive exceptional care close to home. Marcy has been instrumental in the construction of the AdventHealth Cancer Pavilion in Rome, as well as additional strategies in Gordon and Murray Counties that will expand access and allow for the extension of care to

The Calhoun City Council at their latest meeting on Monday night, Nov. 24, 2025, voted in favor of putting the position of City Attorney out for bid in a RFP (Request for Proposal) instead of appointing a City Attorney in January as the Council has traditionally done every year. Current City Attorney George Govignon will be permitted to apply for the position he has served in for more than a decade, but the move from the Council opens up the possibility of a fresh set of eyes