GNTC student Stephanie Wilson expects to graduate with her Associate of Science in Nursing degree in December. A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Nursing student recently assisted a patient in medical crisis and comforted his family. Stephanie Wilson, 33, attends GNTC’s Walker County Campus in Rock Spring and expects to graduate with her Associate of Science in Nursing degree in December. Wilson currently is in her third semester of her clinical rotation duties

AdventHealth Gordon is inviting community members and team members to help save lives by participating in an upcoming blood drive on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at AdventHealth Gordon. The event will provide an opportunity for donors to make a meaningful impact on patients in need throughout the region. Every two seconds, someone in the United States requires blood, making donations a critical part of ensuring hospitals and health care providers can meet on

Noorjahan S. Porbunderwalla,60, of Tailmore Lane, Lawrenceville, Ga. and the registered agent for SV 786, LLC, was taken into custody on charges of Licensing of Persons Engaged in Tobacco and Vape Business and Unlawful Sale of Alcohol Beverage after the Tuesday night, Aug. 18, 2026 meeting of the Gordon County Board of Commissioners. The arrest was in connection to a new application or consumption of off-premises beer and wine license for BP Food Mart on Shope Lake Road in Ca

ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident of metro Atlanta. At this time, there is no known travel history or exposure to someone infected with measles. DPH is working to identify anyone who may have had contact with the individual while the individual was infectious. Measles is very contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The measles virus can stay in the air or on surfa

Pictured from left are Jack Nicklaus, Jack Whaley receiving the 2025 Jack Nicklaus Award, and Ben Rickett, Dalton State athletic director and men's golf coach. DALTON, GA (08/18/2026) Former Dalton State golfer Jack Whaley completed one of the most remarkable runs in amateur golf Sunday, defeating Stanford's Jay Leng Jr. 4 and 3 in the 36-hole championship match of the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Penn. "I could not be more grateful to have

With Hamilton Medical Center leaders, Environmental Services (EVS) associates who recently received advanced certification are pictured. A group of Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) Environmental Services (EVS) employees recently received advanced training and certification in cleaning and disinfecting. The recent certifications included Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) certification and Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician certification (CSCT), b

GNTC graduate Cesar Cornejo Lopez works at Georgia Power’s Plant Bowen in Euharlee and is an instructor of Automation Technology at GNTC. Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Automation Technology program is helping students and graduates energize their careers at Georgia Power. “Georgia Power values GNTC students for their strong technical training and hands-on experience. Through our partnership with GNTC, we’ve seen students arrive well prepared to contribute

AdventHealth Medical Group is pleased to welcome Destiny Phillips, FNP-C, a certified family nurse practitioner committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Phillips cares for patients with a variety of health needs, including acute and chronic disease management, diabetes care, minor injuries, preventive medicine, routine health screenings, wellness exams, mental health care, weight management and women’s and men’s healthcare. She also provides immunizations

TOP: Clinical associates who participated in the procedure are pictured. Hamilton Medical Center recently implanted the first Aurora EV-ICD, in Northwest Georgia. The EV-ICD is a new, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator designed for certain patients who need protection from life-threatening heart rhythms. BOTTOM: Aurora EV-ICD illustration. Cardiac patients at Hamilton Medical Center now have access to a new implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) option designed for

The Georgia State Patrol has released the preliminary investigation findings into a vehicle vs motorcycle accident on Tucker Hollow Road late last week. According to the GSP, at around 11:45 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, a trooper from GSP-Calhoun responded to a two-vehicle crash on Tucker Hollow Road in Gordon County. The investigation revealed that a 2025 Subaru Cross Trek, driven by 26-year-old Ezekiel Barton of LaFayette, Ga., was traveling northbound on Tucker Hollow

It was a pretty routine meeting of the Calhoun City Council on Monday night, Aug. 10, 2026, with the following items of business addressed: After a public hearing was held for a beer package request at 1133 South Wall Street, by 1133 Store N Gas, Inc D/B/A Calhoun Food Mart, the Council voted to approve the request. Cassandra Davenport was the applicant and will also serve as the store manager. In Old Business, a second reading was held for a beer pouring license request at 2

The Georgia State Patrol has released the findings into a three-vehicle crash that occurred on Hwy 225 Friday afternoon. According to the GSP, around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, a Trooper from #623 of GSP-Calhoun responded to a three-vehicle crash with injuries on Hwy 225 at Craigtown Road in Gordon County. The investigation revealed that a 2020 Buick Enclave, driven by 54-year-old Maria Feliciano of Kissimmee, Fla., was traveling southbound on Craigtown Road. Felicia