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RAY DENMON HONORED FOR SERVICE TO CALHOUN

Former Calhoun City Councilman Ray Denmon was recognized Monday evening for his years of dedicated service to the city and its residents. Prior to the start of the Calhoun City Council meeting, Denmon was honored during a special reception where he was presented with a ...

Georgia Power filings could lower electric rates if approved

Georgia Power has filed two cases with the Georgia Public Service Commission that could result in slightly lower electric bills for customers beginning this summer. The filings include the company’s routine Fuel Cost Recovery case and a Storm Cost Recovery case. Together, Georgia Power says ...

CALHOUN’S RANDY PEREZ AGUILAR HONORED BY U.S. MARINE CORPS

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Randy E. Perez Aguilar, an aviation ordnance systems technician assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, has been named the MCAS New River Go-Getter of the Month for February 2026. A native of ...

Arbor Day 2026 Draws Strong Turnout in Calhoun

Arbor Day 2026 proved to be a major success in Calhoun, with strong community participation and hundreds of visitors turning out to celebrate and support local tree-planting efforts. A total of 41 volunteers participated on Friday, followed by 56 volunteers on Saturday, helping with everything ...

Gordon BOE member Bobby Hall dies at 79

Gordon County Board of Education member Bobby Hall has died following a brief illness. He was 79. Hall served for many years as the Post 4 representative on the Gordon County Board of Education. He first joined the board in the 1980s, took a short ...

City of Calhoun to Celebrate Ray Denmon Day with Special Reception

The City of Calhoun will honor former City Councilman Ray Denmon with a special designation recognizing “Ray Denmon Day” in the city. During the Calhoun City Council meeting on Jan. 26, 2026, Councilmember Bruce Potts recommended the designation in honor of Denmon’s service to the ...

Vendor Applications Now Open for 14th Annual BBQ & Boogie Festival

Organizers have officially opened vendor applications for the 14th annual BBQ & Boogie Festival, one of the area’s most anticipated events of the year. Businesses, artisans, and food vendors are invited to apply for the opportunity to showcase their products and services to thousands of ...

Oversized Equipment Transport to Impact Traffic in Rome This Week

The Rome Police Department is advising motorists to prepare for potential traffic delays this week due to the transport of oversized industrial equipment through the area. According to officials, large silo transports measuring approximately 140 feet in length will travel inbound on Highway 53 before ...

Winter Returns Sunday as Strong Cold Front Moves Through

Residents should prepare for a noticeable shift in the weather as a strong cold front moves across the area Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The front will bring gusty northwest winds and significantly cooler temperatures, marking a return to winter-like conditions. After recent ...

Mora Launches Congressional Bid Following Loudermilk’s Retirement Announcement

U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk’s decision not to seek re-election in 2026 has opened the race for Georgia’s 11th Congressional District, prompting early campaigning ahead of the May 19 primary. Among the candidates is Pickens County resident Christopher Mora, a Republican who initially launched his campaign ...
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