

Le Brulee Cafe to open to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 20th
Le Brulée Café, located at 710 South Wall Street in the old Bruster's building beside Sonic, is holding their Grand Opening on Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. A family-owned and operated café in Calhoun, LeBrulée Café is inspired by European café culture and travels around the world. The cafe uses high-quality ingredients, features authentic pastries and dishes, and offers thoughtful hospitality to shape a dining experience rooted in peace, community and faith.


Rolling Bones Outdoors to hold grand opening this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 & 24
Rolling Bones Outdoors-Calhoun Adventure Hub, located at 208 S. Wall Street in Calhoun is holding their Grand Opening this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 & 24, 2026. The event will be held from 3 – 7 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday. Rolling Bones is geared towards hunters, fishermen and those who enjoy the outdoors. Whether hunting in the mountains out West, fishing Alaska or exploring Africa on an unforgettable outdoor adventure, Rolling Bones Outdoors can help


SNOWMAN SPECTACULAR RETURNS FOR ITS FOURTH YEAR
The Snowman Spectacular returns to Calhoun this holiday season for its fourth year, bringing festive fun and creative snowman displays to the community. Festivities begin on Friday, December 4, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Calhoun Recreation Department, located at 110 Recreation Drive. The free, family- friendly Frosty Fest Launch Party will feature activities for all ages. Bring the whole family for an enchanting evening featuring carnival games, a human snow globe, train r


GORDON COUNTY JAIL FATALITY IDENTIFIED
Gordon County Coroner Nick Blalock has released the identity of an inmate that died while in custody at the Gordon County Jail last week. “The Gordon County Coroner’s Office confirms that James Pierce, 26, of Plainville, Georgia, was found unresponsive in his cell on the morning of Thursday, October 15, 2026. The Coroner’s office is working with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation as its investigation continues and with the family of Mr. Pierce during this difficult time,”


RESIDENTIAL FIRE IN PLAINVILLE LEAVES ONE WITH MINOR BURNS
Gordon County Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in the Plainville community. Upon arrival, crews observed smoke coming from the residence. An investigation determined the fire originated in the laundry room, where firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. One civilian sustained minor burns and was transported to a local emergency department by AdventHealth EMS for treatment. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.


GORDON CENTRAL MOURNS FORMER ADMINISTRATOR DR. GARY LEMMONS
Gordon Central has released a statement mourning longtime Gordon County Schools teacher and administrator Dr. Gary Lemmons. “It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Gary Lemmons, a former administrator at Gordon Central High School and a lifelong educator whose impact on our school, our students, and Gordon County is immeasurable. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Lemmons served as a teacher, administrator, mentor, and leader, helping shape the l


GNTC students receive fall 2026 Rabbit Valley Farmers Market Scholarship
(From left) Nick Barton, director of the Horticulture program at GNTC; Samantha Leslie, executive director of the Rabbit Valley Farmers Market; Isabel Melton, recipient of the Rabbit Valley Farmers Market Horticulture Scholarship; Brandy Johnson, community outreach coordinator of the Rabbit Valley Farmers Market; and Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC, celebrate the scholarship award. Not pictured is Kelvin Padilla, recipient of the Rabbit Valley Farmers Market Culinary Scho


stow celebrates opening of Gordon County manufacturing facility, their first in America
stow CEO Jos De Vuyst stow, a Belgium-based company that manufactures industrial racking systems and develops customized warehouse and storage solutions, celebrated the beginning of their operations in Gordon County on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 with a large reception on the stow campus, comprised of 240,000 square feet total located on Hwy. 41 near the Bartow County line. The facility, which is stow’s first in America, is expanding into the U.S. and serves clients in logistics,


City of Calhoun Proclaims October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The City of Calhoun has officially proclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, recognizing the importance of education, early detection and support for those affected by breast cancer. The proclamation was presented during a recent Calhoun City Council meeting. Representatives from AdventHealth Gordon joined community leaders and partners for the proclamation ceremony, including Emily Tarpley, operations manager of oncology services, and Mike Rabuka, director of onc


TVFCU’s 30th Annual Golf Classic Raises More Than $73,000 for Education
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union’s 30th Annual Golf Classic Supporting Education raised more than $73,000 on Sept. 29 at Council Fire Golf Club, building on the tournament’s growing fundraising success and decades of support for local education. The tournament drew 168 golfers with morning and afternoon tee times. The day featured a putting contest, a hole-in-one car challenge and prize drawings. One participant was selected for a chance to win a $1 million hole-in-one p


Council approves 2026 millage rate at latest meeting
The Calhoun City Council approved the City’s and City School System’s 2026 millage rates at their latest meeting held on Monday night, Oct. 13, 2026. The City’s millage rate was set at 2.25, with the City Schools taking a full rollback to 10.888 mills, for a total of 13.138 mills for residents inside the City of Calhoun. During public hearings to discuss the millage, City Administrator Paul Worley explained that the rate is a 36-percent reduction from last year’s rate.


Calhoun families invited to community-wide trunk-or-treat at Morning Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
Families in the Calhoun community are invited to celebrate Halloween with residents and staff at Morning Pointe of Calhoun Assisted Living and Memory Care during a free Trunk-or-Treat event from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. The event will bring residents, associates and local families together for an evening of Halloween fun and trick-or-treating. Children and families can enjoy the festivities while connecting with residents and team members throughout the community. The cele








