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Gordon Central Head Football Coach Marcus Gowan Resigns; School Looks Ahead to Continued Success

Friday, December 5

Gordon Central High School announced today that Head Football Coach Marcus Gowan has resigned to accept a position closer to his family in South Georgia. Coach Gowan shared the news with the team earlier this morning, saying, “I will always value my time at... Read More.

AdventHealth Welcomes Dr. Albit Paoli to Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Team

Friday, December 5

AdventHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce that Dr. Albit Paoli has joined AdventHealth Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Calhoun. He will also see patients at the Chatsworth location, expanding access to specialized orthopedic care in the region. Dr. Paoli earned his Bachelor... Read More.

Blood Assurance Urges O-Positive Donors to Help Rebuild Supply After Fatal I-75 Crash

Friday, December 5

Blood Assurance says it delivered emergency O-positive blood units to Erlanger Medical Center following a deadly crash on I-75 in Dalton that left three people dead. While the agency was able to meet the hospital’s immediate demand, officials say the rapid response placed significant... Read More.

Gordon County Commissioners Approve Six-Month Moratorium on Anaerobic Digestion Facilities

Friday, December 5

At its meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 2, 2025, the Gordon County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution enacting a six-month moratorium on permitting or zoning for anaerobic digestion facilities—operations similar to the bioenergy process facility currently proposed in neighboring Murray County. The decision comes as... Read More.

TRAFFIC ALERT:

Thursday, December 4

First responders are on the scene of a multi-vehicle accident on I-75 South near Exit 336 in Whitfield County. Drivers traveling southbound should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes until the area is cleared.

Murray County Commissioner Hosts Public Meeting on Proposed Vanguard Renewables Facility

Thursday, December 4

Murray County Commissioner Noah Bishop is calling a public meeting tonight to discuss a proposed food and agricultural waste processing facility by Vanguard Renewables. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Murray County Recreation Department. The facility is planned for the west side... Read More.

AAA Warns Drivers to Secure Christmas Trees Safely This Holiday Season

Wednesday, December 3

As families begin picking out freshly cut Christmas trees, AAA is reminding drivers to take extra precautions when transporting them home. The organization warns that an improperly secured tree can damage a vehicle and create serious hazards for others on the road. AAA spokeswoman Montrae... Read More.

AdventHealth Gordon EMS Kicks Off 29th Annual Toy Drive

Wednesday, December 3

It’s that time of year again! AdventHealth Gordon EMS is hosting its 29th annual toy drive in partnership with the Voluntary Action Center (VAC) to ensure every child in the county has a gift for Christmas. The toy drive collects both monetary and new toy... Read More.

Sponsors Still Needed for VAC’s ‘Operation Happy Christmas’

Wednesday, December 3

The Voluntary Action Center (VAC) is seeking additional sponsors to help ensure every child in its annual Operation Happy Christmas program receives gifts this holiday season. According to the VAC, several children are still waiting to be matched with sponsors. The program provides holiday assistance... Read More.

Gordon County Commissioners Approve Six-Month Moratorium on Anaerobic Digestion Facilities

Wednesday, December 3

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday night to approve a six-month moratorium on permitting or zoning actions involving anaerobic digestion facilities—industrial operations similar to the bioenergy plant currently proposed in neighboring Murray County. County Attorney Chris Jackson told commissioners that while anaerobic digestion... Read More.

Gordon Central Head Football Coach Marcus Gowan Resigns; School Looks Ahead to Continued Success

AdventHealth Welcomes Dr. Albit Paoli to Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Team

Blood Assurance Urges O-Positive Donors to Help Rebuild Supply After Fatal I-75 Crash

Gordon County Commissioners Approve Six-Month Moratorium on Anaerobic Digestion Facilities

TRAFFIC ALERT:

Murray County Commissioner Hosts Public Meeting on Proposed Vanguard Renewables Facility

AAA Warns Drivers to Secure Christmas Trees Safely This Holiday Season

AdventHealth Gordon EMS Kicks Off 29th Annual Toy Drive

Sponsors Still Needed for VAC’s ‘Operation Happy Christmas’

Gordon County Commissioners Approve Six-Month Moratorium on Anaerobic Digestion Facilities

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