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CONSUMER ALERT: State Officials Warn of Dangerous Synthetic Opioids Flooding Georgia Gas Stations

November 13, 2025 Attorney General Chris Carr is urging Georgians to be on high alert as dangerous synthetic opioid products continue to appear in gas stations, vape shops, and convenience stores throughout the state. The products, often marketed misleadingly as natural kratom, contain high concentrations ...

Marshalls Donates $10,000 to Voluntary Action Center

The Voluntary Action Center (VAC) is celebrating a generous contribution from Marshalls, who has donated $10,000 to support the organization’s ongoing efforts to assist families in need within the community. The donation will help VAC continue providing essential services, programs, and resources to local families, ...

FATAL ACCIDENT REPORTED IN NICKELSVILLE

The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) confirms that a fatal commercial accident occurred Thursday at a business located on State Route 136 in the Nickelsville community. According to officials, deputies, Fire/Rescue personnel, and the Gordon County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene, where one individual ...

POWER OUTAGE AFFECTING ABOUT 1,000 NGEMC CUSTOMERS

Approximately 1,000 North Georgia EMC customers are without power this afternoon in the Dews Pond, Cash Road, Knight Bottom, and Covington Bridge areas. The outage was reported earlier today, and NGEMC officials say crews are currently on-site working to restore service as quickly and safely ...

CPD SEEKS PUBLIC’S HELP IDENTIFYING SUSPECT IN ULTA THEFT

The Calhoun Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from a local retailer. According to CPD, the individual entered the Ulta Beauty store located at 452 Highway 53 in Calhoun around ...

FNCB NAMES MICHAEL WILSON MARKET PRESIDENT FOR CALHOUN AND ADAIRSVILLE

First National Community Bank (FNCB), a subsidiary of First Chatsworth Bankshares, Inc., has announced Michael Wilson as the new Market President for its Calhoun and Adairsville locations. In this role, Wilson will lead market operations and oversee commercial lending, supporting FNCB’s mission to deliver ...

Thursday Fire Destroys Home in New Town Area

A house in the New Town area was completely destroyed by a fire late last week. According to the Gordon County Fire & Rescue (GCF&R), crews were dispatched just before 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2025, to 230 Town Creek Drive NE in Calhoun ...

Sonoraville High School Athletes Commit to Collegiate Programs on National Signing Day

Sonoraville High School proudly recognized a talented group of student-athletes this week during National Signing Day, celebrating their commitments to continue both their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. During a special signing ceremony, coaches, teammates, family members, and friends gathered to honor ...

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Announces Job Openings Across Multiple Campuses

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is currently seeking qualified candidates to join its team, with several full-time and part-time positions available across multiple campuses. The college is hiring for both instructional and support roles, offering opportunities for professionals in education, maintenance, and custodial services. Part-Time Openings: ...

Life Force Air Medical Team Visits Sonoraville High School for Hands-On Learning Experience

Students at Sonoraville High School received an unforgettable learning experience this week, thanks to Erlanger’s Life Force Air Medical team and AdventHealth. The Life Force helicopter landed at The Furnace, giving students a rare, up-close look at emergency medical services in action. Healthcare pathway students ...
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