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

The State of Georgia released their 2025-2026 Georgia Milestones assessments results this week, saying Georgia students continued to show improvement in mathematics, science and social studies, with some all-time highs in mathematics. The Georgia Milestones Assessment System is a set of annual state tests given to students in grades 3 through high school. It checks how well students learn core subjects like reading, math, science, and social studies based on state rules. Stat

Hamilton Physician Group – Murray Campus will host a back-to-school celebration at its location at 800 GI Maddox Parkway in Chatsworth, on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade may pick up school supplies while supplies last. Each child must be present to receive the supplies. Free Kona Ice treats will also be provided to those who attend the event. For more information, please call 706-272-6114. About Hamilton Physician

Registration is open for Georgia DNR's Hunter Education Course to be held Sept. 23 & 24, from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. each evening. The event is taught in person and wil be held at Sonoraville High School, located at 7340 Fairmount Highway SE in Calhoun. To get a season-long hunting license in Georgia, anyone born on or after January 1, 1961, must complete a hunter education course. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers free in-person classroom options. Scan the