Four firefighters from Gordon County Fire Rescue participated in the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, held this year at Truist Park, the home of the Atlanta Braves, on Saturday, Sept. 5. Lt. Adam Dortch, Sgt. Josh Oliver, Sgt. Erik Amador and Probationary Firefighter Josiah West represented GCFR at the event. The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund of Georgia annually hosts a stair climb event to honor the sacrifice and legacy of the 343 firefighters who died on 9/11/2001 in New

For nearly four years, Sue Ancher, a laboratory technician at Atrium Health Floyd, has been a familiar and comforting presence in the life of 5-year-old Oliver and his family. What began as routine monthly lab visits evolved into something far greater: a relationship built on care, compassion and an unwavering commitment to helping a child overcome extraordinary challenges. Oliver — Ollie to his friends and family — was born with gastroschisis, a congenital abnormality in whi

There is still time to register for the greatest run on earth! The United Way of Gordon County’s 33rd annual Bettye Butler Memorial Unity Run 5k is just a few weeks away, set for Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. This year’s theme is ‘Under the Big Top. Presented by Hamilton Health Calhoun, the annual fundraising event for United Way of Gordon County raises money for their Gordon County Community Partner Agencies while allowing attendees to enjoy a family-friendly community event. New

On Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, CFL Flooring made a generous donation to Sonoraville High School in the amount of $5,000 to support school safety initiatives. “Their investment in the safety and well-being of our students and staff is greatly appreciated,” said school officials. “We are thankful for community partners who continue to support our school and help make Phoenix Nation a great place to learn, grow, and succeed!” CFL Flooring, a leader in the flooring industry, was found

It’s one of the most anticipated events in Gordon County each year, attracting children and adults of all ages. A perfect family activity, the 2026 Northwest Georgia Fair opens this Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at the all-new renovated fairgrounds now known as the Northwest Georgia Agricultural and Event Center. Get ready for midway ride fun, great fair foods, livestock shows, games, animals, pageants and youth 4-H & FFA competitions. The Northwest Georgia Fair, held annually at 11

AdventHealth Gordon is inviting community members who are planning for pregnancy, expecting a baby or adjusting to life with a newborn to attend its upcoming free Maternity Fair on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Conference Rooms A and E at AdventHealth Gordon’s North Entrance. The event is designed to provide education, resources and support for families at every stage of their maternity journey. The Maternity Fair will offer attendees the opportunity to connect with

On Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, AdventHealth celebrated the groundbreaking of the new AdventHealth Murray hospital campus, marking a significant investment in the future of healthcare for Murray County and communities across Northwest Georgia. The new campus will replace the existing AdventHealth Murray hospital and expand access to high-quality, whole-person care for generations to come. Community leaders, elected officials, healthcare providers and AdventHealth team members ga

By: mstandridge@daltonstate.edu Alex Orfinger, assistant professor of Biology at Dalton State, mentors a student performing undergraduate research in one of Dalton State College's biology labs. DALTON, GA (09/02/2026) Dalton State College earned national and regional recognition in Washington Monthly's 2026 College Guide and Rankings, ranking No. 8 nationally and No. 1 in the Southeast among America's Best Hispanic-Serving Colleges. The college also ranked No. 33 overall and

Pictured with the new flooring from CFL at the George Chambers Resource Center are, from the left to the right: Wang Yan, Xiong Jian, Li Wei, Smily Li, Daisy Wang, Brandon Brown, Brandy McConnell and Ty Rutledge. The George Chambers Resource Center received much-needed new flooring for its training room on Tuesday, Aug. 25, thanks to a growing partnership between United Way of Gordon County and CFL Flooring. The George Chambers Resource Center received much-needed new floori

From left Commissioners Kevin Cunningham and Chad Steward, Recovery Gordon’s Maia White and Wendy Tinch, and Commissioners Kurt Sutherland, Randy Abernathy and Bud Owens recognizing September as National Recovery Month in Gordon County. September is National Recovery Month, a nationwide observance held to increase public awareness of mental health and substance use disorders, celebrate individuals in recovery, and honor the service providers who make recovery possible, and at

Gordon County is recommending a 7.7 mill Maintenance and Operations rate. The recommended rate continues a decade-long downward trend. Gordon County's millage history declined from 9.747 mills in 2015 to 9.042 mills in 2024 and 2025. A 7.7 mill rate would represent the most significant reduction in many years. In fact, 2002 is the last year the millage rate was lower. FLOST is a major reason this reduction is possible. Voters approved a one-percent Flexible Local Option Sales

National touring comedian and star of Discovery Channel’s hit series Moonshiners, Killer Beaz, is bringing his “Best Buzz In Town” Tour to the Gem Theatre on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 7:30 PM. With a career built on the road and a reputation for delivering consistent, crowd-pleasing performances, Killer Beaz has become a favorite in theaters, performing arts centers, and major comedy venues across the country. His ability to connect with audiences through real stories,