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 We have also received reports indicating that some mailings have been sent to deceased individuals and that outdated data sources may have been used in the mailing proce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

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Northwest Georgia Agriculture & Event Center, located at 1070 Liberty Road at the Northwest Georgia Regional Fairgrounds off of Rome Road, was held today, officially opening the long awaited project that is anticipated to bring entertainment events to Gordon County. The project was made possible by the community, who voted for the construction of the facility within the 2018 SPLOST. Momon Construction, a local contractor firm, partnered wit

CALHOUN, GA — Two local groups of community-minded women, The Mahj Squad and Team YaYa, are joining forces to host a special Mid-Day Mahjong fundraiser to benefit the Family Resource Center of Gordon County. The event will bring together mahjong enthusiasts, community supporters, and local businesses for an afternoon of fellowship, friendly competition, and philanthropy. The fundraiser was created as a way to combine a shared love of Mahjong with a commitment to serving famil

Vann House Day, the 68th anniversary of our establishment as a historic site, will be on Saturday, July 25th from 10a.m. to 4p.m. Friends of the Vann House volunteers, and Vann House rangers will be hosting demonstrations of early 19th century skills and chores in this family friendly event. You’ll see activities such as butter churning, flint knapping, weaving, spinning, hominy, gardening, woodworking, doll making, black powder rifles and more. In the 1940s and 50s, Murr

Josh Hickman, Military-Connected Services coordinator at GNTC (left), congratulates Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship recipient Christian Cooke. A resident of Rome, Cooke studies Healthcare Management at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus. Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces 12 students as the first recipients of the Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship. Funded by voluntary state income tax return donations, the Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship (DVSS) wa

Calhoun fire is seeking the public’s help with information concerning a fire on King Street in Calhoun. According to Calhoun Fire Chief Mike Schutz, the commercial structure fire occurred around 2:01 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026 at the location of 212 South King Street. The fire continued to smolder throughout the day, as CFD units stayed on scene for hours. Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information regarding this fire is encouraged to con

On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Calhoun City Attorney, Brandon Bowen made an announcement concerning now former Calhoun Police Chief Tony Pyle, who has been on administrative leave following an investigation into misconduct. “Chief James ‘Tony’ Pyle has chosen to resign and retire from his position as Chief of the Police for the City of Calhoun,” said Bowen. “The City administration thanks him for his long service to the people of Calhoun and wishes him the best in his retiremen

Graduates turn their tassels at the Spring 2026 Adult Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 25, at GNTC’s Gordon County Campus. Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Office of Adult Education held its Spring 2026 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 25, for 51 students who have earned their High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas. The ceremony was held at the Conference Center on GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to accommodate students and families