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DSC Enrollment Climbs Nearly 23% in Three Years, Boosting Workforce and Community Development

Thursday, November 20

Dalton State College is celebrating significant growth this fall, posting its third consecutive year of enrollment increases. The college now serves 5,570 students—an 8.4% jump from fall 2024 and a remarkable 22.8% increase over the last three years. College officials say the rise reflects Dalton... Read More.

Gordon County Commissioners to Hold Public Works & Facilities Committee Meeting Thursday

Thursday, November 20

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will convene for its regularly scheduled Public Works & Facilities Committee meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will take place in the Conference Room at the Gordon County Administration Building,... Read More.

GDOT to Suspend Lane Closures for Thanksgiving Holiday Travel

Wednesday, November 19

The Georgia Department of Transportation is giving Thanksgiving travelers some relief on the roads this year. GDOT announced it will suspend construction-related lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near major shopping areas beginning at 5 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, through 10... Read More.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPLIT VOTES ON TWO POULTRY OPERATION REQUESTS IN RANGER

Wednesday, November 19

UPDATE (9:10 PM): BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HAVE DENIED A 2ND POTENTIAL POULTRY OPERATION IN RANGER. The public hearing for the second request for a poultry operation in Ranger…this one on Taylor Town Road…has just ended, and that request was DENIED by the Board in... Read More.

State Budget Sends Millions to Georgia Schools for Poverty Support and Mental Health Services

Tuesday, November 18

Georgia school districts are receiving a major boost to support student needs, with more than $15 million allocated to assist economically disadvantaged students and an additional $19.6 million dedicated to strengthening mental health services. The funds were added to the FY26 state budget by... Read More.

CHS Coach Kyle Smith Named Jefferson’s Calhoun Coach of the Year

Tuesday, November 18

Jefferson’s of Calhoun has announced that Kyle Smith has been selected as the 2025 Jefferson’s Calhoun Coach of the Year. Smith, who coaches wrestling at Calhoun Middle School and boys’ tennis at Calhoun High School, has been with Calhoun City Schools for five years. Smith... Read More.

Girl Scouts to Close Camp Misty Mountain After 54 Years

Tuesday, November 18

The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta announced today that Camp Misty Mountain in Armuchee will close following a multi-year evaluation of the 800-acre property. A task force made up of board members, volunteers, staff, and current members recommended the closure, citing sharply rising repair... Read More.

Traffic Alert: Oothcalooga Street Closed Due to Wreck

Monday, November 17

Authorities have confirmed that a traffic accident occurred on Oothcalooga Street near the Dollar Store earlier today. An elderly individual sustained a laceration to the head and is being transported by Life Force for treatment. Police have the area fully blocked, and all lanes remain... Read More.

Calhoun City Schools Appoints Local Attorney Jeffrey Hood to Board of Education

Monday, November 17

The Calhoun City Schools Board of Education has named local attorney Jeffrey M. Hood to fill the vacant Post 4 seat on the Board. A long-time Calhoun resident, Hood brings both professional expertise and a strong personal commitment to the community and its students. Hood... Read More.

Calhoun Jackets Headed to Sweet Sixteen in GHSA AAA State Playoffs

Monday, November 17

CALHOUN, GA – The Calhoun Yellow Jackets are back under the lights this Friday for the second round of the 2025 GHSA AAA State Playoffs. The Jackets will host Douglass High School from Atlanta at Hal Lamb Field, located in Phil Reeve Stadium. Kickoff is... Read More.

DSC Enrollment Climbs Nearly 23% in Three Years, Boosting Workforce and Community Development

Gordon County Commissioners to Hold Public Works & Facilities Committee Meeting Thursday

GDOT to Suspend Lane Closures for Thanksgiving Holiday Travel

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPLIT VOTES ON TWO POULTRY OPERATION REQUESTS IN RANGER

State Budget Sends Millions to Georgia Schools for Poverty Support and Mental Health Services

CHS Coach Kyle Smith Named Jefferson’s Calhoun Coach of the Year

Girl Scouts to Close Camp Misty Mountain After 54 Years

Traffic Alert: Oothcalooga Street Closed Due to Wreck

Calhoun City Schools Appoints Local Attorney Jeffrey Hood to Board of Education

Calhoun Jackets Headed to Sweet Sixteen in GHSA AAA State Playoffs

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