Calhoun High Athletes Shine on National Signing Day

Calhoun High School celebrated a major milestone as its student-athletes signed letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. On National Signing Day, the Yellow Jackets proudly announced: Trey Perkins – signing with Anderson University to play football. #GoTrojans ... Read More.

Sonoraville’s Butler Signs with Shorter University

Sonoraville senior wide receiver Langston Butler officially signed a scholarship to play football at Shorter University on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. Butler’s journey hasn’t been without challenges. His junior season was cut short by an injury that required surgery, but Phoenix head football coach Denver... Read More.

New Partnership Fast-Tracks Northwest Georgia Students Into Health-Care Careers

A new partnership is creating a faster pathway for northwest Georgia students to enter nursing and other health-care careers. The agreement brings together Murray County Schools, Dalton State College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, and health-care providers AdventHealth and Hamilton Medical Center to strengthen the region’s... Read More.

GNTC Announces 2026 LAA-Mohawk Scholarship Recipients

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) recently recognized the 2026 recipients of the Latin American Association-Mohawk Scholarship during a ceremony held at the Conference Center on the Gordon County Campus in Calhoun. The scholarship program, funded by the Latin American Association (LAA) and sponsored by Mohawk... Read More.

Commissioners Approve Data Center Moratorium

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night, Feb. 3, 2026, to place a moratorium on the construction of data centers within the county. The decision temporarily halts new data center development while the county updates its Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) to... Read More.

GNTC Announces Weather-Related Delay for Monday Classes

Georgia Northwestern Technical College will operate on a delayed schedule Monday, February 2, due to weather conditions affecting the region. All GNTC campuses will open at 10:00 a.m., and all classes scheduled to begin before 10:00 a.m. are canceled. Classes that start at 10:00 a.m.... Read More.

Dangerously Cold Temperatures Grip North and Central Georgia

Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills are affecting much of north and central Georgia today, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say the frigid conditions will persist through the early afternoon hours, with wind chills making temperatures feel significantly colder than actual readings. The... Read More.

Snowfall Continues in Gordon County; Travel Conditions Worsen

January 31, 2026 10:45 a.m. update: Snow continues to fall across Gordon County this morning as the Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until this evening. Sheriff’s patrols report worsening conditions on some roadways, particularly in the Resaca–Sugar Valley area. Drivers are urged to exercise... Read More.