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Calhoun Police Arrest Armed Suspect Following Parking Lot Altercation

CALHOUN, Ga. — Calhoun Police arrested a man Wednesday afternoon following an armed altercation in the parking lot of the Calhoun Lodge. According to Police Chief Tony Pyle, officers were dispatched around 12:30 p.m. on September 17 to the Calhoun Lodge, located at 200 South ...

Perez Named Chief Medical Officer at Hamilton Medical Center

Hamilton Medical Center, a part of Vitruvian Health, has appointed Ricardo Perez, DO, JD, FACOI, as its new chief medical officer. Perez most recently served as regional chief of hospital medicine at Jefferson Health–East Region in Stratford, New Jersey, a role he held since July ...

Emory University to Offer Free Tuition for Families Earning Up to $200,000

Emory University announced it will offer free tuition to all undergraduate students whose families earn $200,000 or less annually, beginning in fall 2026. The new initiative, called Emory Advantage Plus, marks a major expansion of the university’s financial aid program. It builds on Emory’s commitment ...

Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.4% in August

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s August 2025 unemployment rate was 3.4%, unchanged from July. The unemployment rate was nine-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Georgia is already the No. 1 state for business, and now we’re building a reputation ...

Donna Collins Honored with SonShine Award at AdventHealth Gordon

September 17, 2025 – Calhoun, GA AdventHealth Gordon has recognized patient care technician Donna Collins as the latest recipient of the SonShine Award, honoring her for her compassionate and attentive service to patients. Collins was nominated for her ability to make every patient feel valued and ...

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Calhoun City Schools Board of Education Dedicates Diane Ralston-Smith Lady Jackets Softball Field

CALHOUN, Ga. — The Calhoun City Schools Board of Education has officially dedicated the Diane Ralston-Smith Lady Jackets Softball Field, honoring one of the most accomplished coaches in Georgia history and a true Calhoun legend. Diane Ralston-Smith built a legacy that transformed high school softball ...

Northwest Georgia Health Officials Urge Residents to Get Annual Flu Shot

As flu season approaches, the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District is encouraging residents to protect themselves and their families by getting an annual flu vaccine. Health officials emphasize that receiving a flu shot each year is the most effective way to prevent ...

South Calhoun Baptist to Host Free Clothing Giveaway This Saturday

CALHOUN — South Calhoun Baptist Church will open its Clothes Closet this Saturday, September 20, offering free clothing to the community. The giveaway will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the church, located at 500 Pine Street. A wide variety of clothing ...

BOC Approves Sugar Valley Rezone for Potential Convenience Store and Gas Station

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners has approved a rezoning request that could pave the way for a new convenience store and gas station in Sugar Valley. Commissioners voted unanimously, 5-0, to rezone just over an acre at 2997 Sugar Valley Road from Agricultural (A-1) ...
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