On the evening of Tuesday, July 14, 2026, officers with the Calhoun Police Department were dispatched to the Calhoun Recreation Department, located at 100 Recreation Drive, in reference to a report of a large fight involving approximately 15 to 20 individuals in the parking lot. During the initial response and subsequent investigation, officers determined that a burglary had occurred earlier that day within the City of Calhoun involving some of the same individuals believed t

AdventHealth Gordon is proud to recognize Brandi Starr, a dietary team member, as a SonShine Award recipient for her compassion, kindness and commitment to serving others. Starr was nominated by fellow team members who described her as a bright light and a caring presence throughout the hospital. Nominators shared that she consistently demonstrates the healing ministry of Christ through the way she greets others, checks on how they are doing and looks for ways to help. Her po

Atrium Health nurses across Georgia have recently been recognized for demonstrating excellence in nursing that enhances the care provided to patients and communities, as reflected by a strong showing in the state’s inaugural list of Great 100 Nurses and by Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center’s designation as a Pathway to Excellence® hospital. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) announced earlier this summer that Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center including Atrium

Neighbors are seeking answers after an alleged shooting that occurred in an established, usually quiet neighborhood in Calhoun last Thursday. The Gazette began receiving requests for information about the shooting over the weekend by concerned neighbors who heard gunshots and called Gordon County 911 to report a shooting. Neighbors said the shooting occurred on Thursday night, July 30, 2026. The shooting allegedly occurred, according to one neighbor, at 113 Derby Lane in the

The United Way of Gordon County is hosting the United We Read Back-to-School Bash and AGC Pediatrics Kids’ Race this Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, from 5 – 7 p.m. The event, being held at the Northwest Georgia Agriculture and Event Center located inside the fairgrounds at 1070 Liberty Road in Calhoun, is expected to be an evening of family fun, literacy and community celebration! The local United Way is wrapping up their inaugural United We Read summer program with a FREE Back-to-Sc

For most nine-year-olds, getting out to enjoy time with family and friends is something they rarely think twice about. For Serenity, every outing requires specialized equipment that supports her mobility and safety. Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at just one year old, Serenity has faced significant physical challenges throughout her life. Yet those who know her describe a little girl whose laughter, creativity, and joyful personality shine brighter than any obst

Coosa River Basin Initiative (CRBI) is excited to announce the upcoming Fall 2026 Information Session for the 2026–2027 Student Symposium for Watershed Innovation and Management (SSWIM) to be held online on August 11th, 2026. Educators, students, and school administrators across the region are invited to attend and learn how to participate in this STEM-focused initiative and how to apply for seed grant opportunities for their schools. Following the growth from the first two y

Builtwell Bank has been recognized by American Bankers Association as one of the 2026 Top-Performing Banks in the nation, ranking #17 among banks with $2B-$10B in assets. The list was created using the S&P Global Market Intelligence Data compiled and analyzed by the consulting firm Capital Performance Group (CPG). The banks were ranked based on their three-year average return on average equity, or ROAE, using year-end 2025 data. Institutions that did not meet capital threshol