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AdventHealth Medical Group Opens Chiropractic Medicine Clinic in Calhoun

Tuesday, January 13

AdventHealth Medical Group has announced the opening of AdventHealth Medical Group Chiropractic Medicine at Calhoun, expanding access to whole-person care for the local community. The new clinic welcomes chiropractor Chris Nelson, DC, to its team. Dr. Nelson specializes in active release technique and Graston therapy,... Read More.

Georgia Drivers Can Now Add Emergency Contact Information to License Records

Monday, January 12

Georgia residents can now add emergency contact information to their driver’s license or state ID record, giving law enforcement and medical personnel a faster way to notify loved ones during emergencies. The new option allows drivers to securely store emergency contact details in a statewide... Read More.

Georgia Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly in November, Remains Below National Average

Monday, January 12

Georgia’s unemployment rate edged up slightly in November 2025 but remained well below the national average, according to data released this week by the Georgia Department of Labor. The state’s unemployment rate stood at 3.5 percent in November, up from a revised 3.4 percent in... Read More.

Gas Prices Up A Penny in Georgia

Monday, January 12

Georgia’s overall average price for a gallon of regular unleaded inched up just one cent this week to $2.66 per gallon, according to the latest AAA report, though daily shifts at local stations remain possible. That slight increase still leaves drivers paying: 1 cent more... Read More.

GNTC Receives Aircraft Donation for Aviation Maintenance Program

Monday, January 12

Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program has expanded its hands-on training resources with the donation of a Cessna 401A aircraft. The aircraft was donated by a private individual from Dalton and marks the fourth 400-series Cessna airplane now owned by GNTC. According to... Read More.

GDOT Completes $9 Million Bridge Replacements in Gordon County as Part of Northwest Georgia Infrastructure Projects

Monday, January 12

Two major bridge replacements in Gordon County are now complete and open to traffic following a multi-million-dollar investment by the Georgia Department of Transportation. The Gordon County project included the replacement of two bridges on State Route 136 over the Coosawattee River and a nearby... Read More.

Calhoun, Gordon Central Wrestling Programs Earn Strong Postseason Finishes

Sunday, January 11

Calhoun High School and Gordon Central High School wrestling teams each posted notable performances in recent postseason competition, highlighted by a State Duals qualification and a historic team finish. Calhoun High School Wrestling finished as the Region 7 AAA runner-up, earning a spot in the... Read More.

Lady Bulldogs Host South Carolina — Sunday on Georgia 101.7

Sunday, January 11

Lady Bulldogs Host South Carolina — Sunday on Georgia 101.7 ATHENS, Ga. — The University of Georgia Lady Bulldogs return to action this Sunday as they host the South Carolina Gamecocks in a marquee women’s basketball matchup in Athens. Tip-off is set for Sunday, January 11,... Read More.

Dalton Police Investigate Homicide, Arson After Early Saturday House Fire

Saturday, January 10

The Dalton Police Department is investigating a house fire as a homicide and arson after firefighters discovered a woman dead inside a burning home early Saturday morning. Dalton Fire responded to the fire at 313 S. Grimes Street at 5:47 a.m. Firefighters found the victim’s... Read More.

Flooding Reported on Multiple Gordon County Roads

Saturday, January 10

The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office is advising motorists to use caution as patrol units report flooding on several roadways throughout the county. According to officials, flooding has been reported on Sam Hunt Road, Mauldin Road, and Covington Bridge Road. Drivers are urged to avoid these... Read More.

Georgia Drivers Can Now Add Emergency Contact Information to License Records

Georgia Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly in November, Remains Below National Average

Gas Prices Up A Penny in Georgia

GNTC Receives Aircraft Donation for Aviation Maintenance Program

GDOT Completes $9 Million Bridge Replacements in Gordon County as Part of Northwest Georgia Infrastructure Projects

Calhoun, Gordon Central Wrestling Programs Earn Strong Postseason Finishes

Lady Bulldogs Host South Carolina — Sunday on Georgia 101.7

Dalton Police Investigate Homicide, Arson After Early Saturday House Fire

Flooding Reported on Multiple Gordon County Roads

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