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Community Meeting Scheduled in Calhoun to Discuss Potential Data Centers in Gordon County

Tuesday, May 19

Residents in Gordon County will have an opportunity this weekend to learn more about the possibility of data centers coming to the area during a public community meeting in Calhoun. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, at 3 p.m. at the Gordon County... Read More.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Announces Free Application Week for Fall 2026 Semester

Tuesday, May 19

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is giving prospective students a chance to save money while preparing for the upcoming school year through its upcoming Free Application Week. Georgia Northwestern Technical College announced it will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students who apply for... Read More.

SBA Announces Low-Interest Disaster Loans for Georgia Businesses Impacted by Drought

Monday, May 18

Small businesses and nonprofit organizations across Northwest Georgia may now qualify for low-interest federal disaster loans following a drought disaster declaration issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are available to help eligible businesses and private... Read More.

Georgia Yellow Dot Program Helps First Responders Access Critical Medical Information

Monday, May 18

The State of Georgia’s Yellow Dot Program is providing drivers with a simple but potentially lifesaving way to communicate important medical information to first responders during emergencies. The free program is designed primarily with senior citizens in mind, but officials say it can benefit anyone... Read More.

Gordon County Board of Education To Hold Called Meeting May 27

Monday, May 18

The Gordon County Schools Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Wednesday, May 27, at 5:15 p.m. According to school officials, the primary purpose of the meeting will be to approve personnel for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Personnel recommendations and staffing approvals are... Read More.

Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Through Memorial Day Travel Period

Monday, May 18

Georgia drivers will continue to see relief at the gas pump through the Memorial Day holiday after Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order suspending the state’s gas tax for an additional two weeks. The new suspension will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on May... Read More.

Annual Battle of Resaca Reenactment Returns This Weekend in Gordon County

Saturday, May 16

One of Northwest Georgia’s most anticipated historical events is returning this weekend as the annual Battle of Resaca Civil War Reenactment marks the 162nd anniversary of the historic battle. Held May 16-17 on the historic Chitwood Farm just north of Resaca off Highway 41, the... Read More.

Red Cross Highlights Water Safety Awareness Ahead of Summer Swim Season

Thursday, May 14

As families head into the summer swimming season, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that May is National Water Safety Month and that drowning remains one of the leading causes of death for young children and people under the age of 30. According... Read More.

Kemp Signs Bill Expanding Medical Cannabis Access in Georgia

Thursday, May 14

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed legislation expanding access to medical marijuana in the state. The measure, known as the “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act,” was signed into law Tuesday and will take effect statewide on July 1. The bill had previously passed both the... Read More.

Former Calhoun Police Officer Among Three Arrested in Whitfield County Shooting Investigation

Thursday, May 14

A former officer with the Calhoun Police Department is among three people arrested in connection with a shooting investigation in Whitfield County, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI says the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance around 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May... Read More.

Community Meeting Scheduled in Calhoun to Discuss Potential Data Centers in Gordon County

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Announces Free Application Week for Fall 2026 Semester

SBA Announces Low-Interest Disaster Loans for Georgia Businesses Impacted by Drought

Georgia Yellow Dot Program Helps First Responders Access Critical Medical Information

Gordon County Board of Education To Hold Called Meeting May 27

Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Through Memorial Day Travel Period

Annual Battle of Resaca Reenactment Returns This Weekend in Gordon County

Red Cross Highlights Water Safety Awareness Ahead of Summer Swim Season

Kemp Signs Bill Expanding Medical Cannabis Access in Georgia

Former Calhoun Police Officer Among Three Arrested in Whitfield County Shooting Investigation

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