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Lisa Harvey Honored with SonShine Award at AdventHealth Gordon

AdventHealth Gordon proudly announces that Lisa Harvey, a valued member of the Environmental Services team, has been named the SonShine Award recipient for the fourth quarter of 2025. Harvey received three separate nominations for the prestigious recognition, with colleagues praising her compassion, uplifting spirit, and ...

GoFundMe Launched to Support Calhoun Family After Toddler Develops Rare Condition Following Flu

A GoFundMe campaign has been created to help support the family of a Calhoun toddler who developed a rare and serious neurological condition following a bout with the flu. According to the fundraiser, 2-year-old Sarah Lopez was diagnosed with transverse myelitis after she and several ...

SunRise Circle to Close Temporarily for Non-Skid Road Treatment

Residents and motorists are advised that SunRise Circle will be closed to traffic on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, as the roadway undergoes a non-skid service treatment. The closure will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During this time, motorists are encouraged to ...

Study Finds Elevated “Forever Chemical” Levels in Northwest Georgia Residents

Preliminary findings from a new study suggest some residents in northwest Georgia may have significantly higher levels of so-called “forever chemicals” in their blood compared to most Americans. Researchers with Emory University tested blood samples from nearly 200 people living in the communities of Rome ...

AdventHealth Gordon Launches Post-Birth Alert Bracelet Initiative to Enhance Postpartum Care

AdventHealth Gordon is taking a proactive step to support new mothers with the launch of its Post-Birth Alert Bracelet Initiative, designed to provide specialized care during the critical weeks after childbirth. Every mother leaving the hospital will now receive a postpartum alert bracelet to wear ...

Georgia DPS Reports Seven Deaths, Hundreds of Citations During New Year’s Holiday Travel Period

The Georgia Department of Public Safety has released its activity report for the New Year’s holiday travel period, showing hundreds of traffic enforcement actions and multiple fatalities across the state. DPS reports that seven people were killed during the holiday travel period. As of 6 ...

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – GORDON COUNTY

Gordon County Public Works will be closing Harris Beamer Road beginning Tuesday, January 6, at 8:00 a.m. through Thursday, January 8, at 5:00 p.m. for a culvert replacement. Motorists are advised to detour via Beamer Road during this time and to use caution in the ...

Gordon County Fire & Rescue Responds to Fairmount House Fire

Gordon County Fire & Rescue responded to an early morning house fire in Fairmount on Sunday, Jan. 4. According to officials, crews were dispatched around 2 a.m. to a reported structure fire at 166 Spring Street SE. When firefighters arrived, the home was fully involved, ...

Widespread Flu Activity Reported Across Georgia

Flu activity is widespread and severe across Georgia, with health officials warning that cases are expected to rise following the holiday season as residents return to work and school. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is also projecting a severe flu season ...

Calhoun Police Investigating Early Morning Robbery at Circle K

The Calhoun Police Department is investigating an early morning robbery at the Circle K convenience store located at the corner of Hwy 53 and Outlet Center Drive. According to authorities, officers received a call around 6:40 a.m. on Monday, January 5, reporting that a male ...
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