Gordon County Schools will be holding a meeting for private and home school children with disabilities on September 21, 2026, at 3:30 PM. The consultation process is required by the IDEA 2004 to discuss services and support offered by Gordon County Schools. At the meeting, we will discuss child find processes and how parents, teachers, and private school officials will be informed of the child find process and procedures; determine the proportionate share of federal funds ava

GNTC’s graduates of the Associate of Science in Nursing program in December 2025 are (from the top left) Brenna Lauren Collins, Amanda Arnold, Diego Espinoza, Brittany Lashea Moore, Alaina M. Robinson, Carlee Ann Corbin, Kimberly A. Lopez, Jordan McLain, April Christian, Elizabeth Contez Abernathy, Tjede S. Howard, Netashna Elizabeth Dianne Ford, Alora Bryan, Heather B. Lee, Sisi Mariela Mendez Jimenez, and Savannah Grace Watkins. Alyssa Bell Oberg and Annalisa Stowe are not

AdventHealth invites the community to gather for an evening of worship, encouragement and connection at Night of Hope, a free concert and community event taking place Saturday, Sept. 19, at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. The event will feature performances by nationally recognized Christian artists Naomi Raine and Pat Barrett, along with songs by local musician, Daniel Mulkey, and encouraging messages from area faith leaders. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with the program beginning at

ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. – the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. In addition to the payment, Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook. The agreement resolves claims by 47 States and D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the N

Atlanta - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is pleased to announce that his office will be hosting a FIN FIT webinar on Monday, September 21 at 6 pm titled “Funding Strategies & AI-Powered Decision Making.” “Often, business owners focus on finding capital without taking time to understand the true cost and risk that comes with it,” said Secretary Raffensperger. “This webinar will help business owners protect their bottom line and position their businesses for long-term su

From left are Joann Jackson, HMC surgical clinical reviewer; Madison Mills, Surgical Services director; Rod Rodriguez, MD, HPG – General Surgery; and Emily Porupski, medical student; at the recent American College of Surgeons National Quality, Safety, and Cancer Conference in Orlando. Madison Mills, Surgical Services director for Hamilton Medical Center, and Rod Rodrguez, MD, surgeon for Hamilton Physician Group – General Surgery, were selected to present an abstract poster a

Calhoun High School proudly recognizes 52 students who earned AP Scholar distinctions from the College Board for their outstanding performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams in 2026. The College Board’s AP Scholar Awards recognize high school students who demonstrate college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. During the 2025–2026 school year, Calhoun High School offered 17 AP courses, providing students with rigorous academic opportunities across a wide range o

At the latest meeting of the Calhoun City Council on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, the members of the Council unanimously approved a resolution to adopt the construction plans for Peters Street Phase 3, the final part of a SPLOST project that’s seen the completion of the first two phases over the better part of the past decade. Phase 3 will include the extension of sidewalks on Peters Street from Richardson Road east all the way to Curtis Parkway. The bridge at Kenmoreland Drive wil

From left: Council member Al Edwards, Ray Denmon, Mayor Jimmy Palmer, Council members Bruce Potts, Ed Moyer and Jackie Palazzolo. On Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, Calhoun Mayor Jimmy Palmer, City Council members Al Edwards, Ed Moyer, Jackie Palazzolo and Bruce Potts and the Calhoun Recreation Department unveiled the Ray M. Denmon Playground Dedication plaque, located in the pavilion at the Black & Yellow playground off of McDaniel Station Road. Denmon, the longtime City Councilman f

The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that unemployment rates fell in all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions in July. “July brought a clear victory for Georgia: Unemployment fell in every single metro area and region,” said Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “When state leaders, local communities and Main Street businesses row in the same direction, results follow. We aren’t slowing down – our focus remains on putting Georgians to work, growing paychecks

The Calhoun Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 4:53 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2026, to 905 S. Wall Street (Burger King) for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke conditions and fire showing from the roof of the structure. Fire crews immediately initiated an aggressive interior fire attack and located an active fire inside the restaurant. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent further spread throu

AdventHealth Gordon is proud to recognize nurse Hunter Cochran as a recipient of the DAISY Award, an international recognition program that honors nurses for the exceptional care, compassion and clinical expertise they provide to patients and families. Cochran was nominated by both a patient's family member and a fellow team member, each sharing stories that exemplify his commitment to serving others both inside and outside the hospital. One nomination described the care Co