A little bit of the islands is headed to downtown Calhoun when Atlanta-based Nero Simon and the Sunsetters bring MARGARITATOWN: The Music of Jimmy Buffett & Other Coastal Classics to the historic GEM Theatre on Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 PM. MARGARITATOWN is a celebration of the songs, stories, and laid-back spirit that have made coastal music a soundtrack for generations. Led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Nero Simon, the Sunsetters blend Jimmy Buffett favorites with

Hamilton Physician Group – Gastroenterology will hold a free lunch seminar on liver health at Hamilton University Base (training facility), 1275 Elkwood Drive in Dalton. The event will be held on Friday, Sept. 11 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. The educational seminar will focus on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as fatty liver disease, and its more advanced form, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis

The Gordon County Board of Education swapped the Liberty School property beside the fairgrounds (pictured) with Gordon County for the lower soccer field and area around it with the Gordon County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night. The Gordon County Board of Commissioners met during a routine meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 that included several public hearings. The Commissioners approved a rezoning request from Agricultural District (A-1) to Residential District (R-1) loc

Pictured, from top, left, Brenda Hambrick, Minner Johnson, David Truesdale, Antonio Bravo-Martinez, Angel Keener, Kim Reynolds, Tina Robinson, Ashley Painter, Alise Carter, Meghan Collins, Blaine Anderson and Amy Abernathy. Hamilton Medical Center and Vitruvian Health (formerly Hamilton Health Care System) recently presented Heart of Hamilton and Hero Awards to associates for acts that exceeded performance expectations. Recent recipients of the Heart of Hamilton Award were Br

On Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, Gordon County administration and elected officials, as well as personnel from the Gordon County Public Works department, were on hand for the unveiling of a plaque that dedicates the building in honor and memory of longtime Public Works Director Steve Parris, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 60 in June 2025. Thursday would have been Parris' 62nd birthday, a fitting time to honor his service to Gordon County. Parri

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