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Community Remembers Eddie Reeves, Devoted Leader and Advocate for Education

Saturday, September 27

The Calhoun City Schools (CCS) system and the greater Calhoun community are mourning the loss of Eddie Reeves, a dedicated public servant and long-standing leader in local education. Reeves most recently served as Chair of the Calhoun City Schools Board of Education, a position he... Read More.

Carrie Peek Honored with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Care

Thursday, September 25

AdventHealth Gordon is proud to recognize Carrie Peek, RN, as the latest recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an honor that celebrates the compassionate care and dedication nurses provide every day. Peek, a nurse navigator with the AdventHealth Gordon oncology team, was... Read More.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck on U.S. Highway 41 Identified

Wednesday, September 24

The Gordon County Coroner’s Office has identified the pedestrian killed in a traffic incident Tuesday afternoon as 41-year-old Jason Lee Souther of Calhoun, Georgia. Authorities confirmed that Souther was struck while walking along U.S. Highway 41 North on September 23, 2025. The Coroner’s Office stated it... Read More.

DAV & RecruitMilitary to Host Virtual Career Fair for Veterans and Military Spouses

Wednesday, September 24

DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary are teaming up to host a Virtual Career Fair designed to connect members of the military community with employers actively seeking their skills and experience. The Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans will take place Tuesday, September... Read More.

Gordon County Announces New Precinct Cards for 849-B City of Calhoun Voters

Wednesday, September 24

Gordon County officials are notifying residents in the 849-B City of Calhoun Voting Precinct to be on the lookout for updated precinct cards arriving in the mail soon. The new cards will contain important information about voters’ assigned polling location and other registration details. County... Read More.

Calhoun Man Sentenced for 2024 Attempted Murder at Dalton Department Store

Tuesday, September 23

A Calhoun man who brutally attacked his girlfriend inside a Dalton department store last year has been sentenced after pleading guilty to attempted murder, according to the Whitfield County District Attorney’s Office. Terry Lee Chamlee, 68, admitted to stabbing his girlfriend multiple times inside the... Read More.

AdventHealth Georgia Hosts Pickleball for Breast Cancer Awareness Event

Tuesday, September 23

CALHOUN, GA — AdventHealth Georgia’s Cancer Care team is serving up a community event with a purpose this October. On Sunday, October 12, residents are invited to Pickleball for Breast Cancer Awareness at Pickleball 706 in Calhoun. The event is free and open to... Read More.

Brownlee Mountain Road Closure Scheduled for Wednesday

Tuesday, September 23

The City of Calhoun will temporarily close Brownlee Mountain Road at the Highway 53 intersection in Plainville on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The closure will be in place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow for utilities maintenance.

Calhoun City Council Approves Lowest Combined Millage Rate in a Decade

Tuesday, September 23

CALHOUN, Ga. — At its meeting on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, the Calhoun City Council voted to approve the upcoming millage rates for both the City of Calhoun and the Calhoun City School System. The City maintained its current millage rate of 3.50 mills, while... Read More.

Clavino Wins His Second Unity Run

Tuesday, September 23

Demetrius Clavino, a 16-year-old junior at Calhoun High School, claimed victory at the 32nd Annual Unity Run 5K on Tuesday evening, finishing with an unofficial time of 17 minutes and 35 seconds. This marks Clavino’s second Unity Run win. He first earned the title in... Read More.

Community Remembers Eddie Reeves, Devoted Leader and Advocate for Education

Carrie Peek Honored with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Care

Pedestrian Fatally Struck on U.S. Highway 41 Identified

DAV & RecruitMilitary to Host Virtual Career Fair for Veterans and Military Spouses

Gordon County Announces New Precinct Cards for 849-B City of Calhoun Voters

Calhoun Man Sentenced for 2024 Attempted Murder at Dalton Department Store

AdventHealth Georgia Hosts Pickleball for Breast Cancer Awareness Event

Brownlee Mountain Road Closure Scheduled for Wednesday

Calhoun City Council Approves Lowest Combined Millage Rate in a Decade

Clavino Wins His Second Unity Run

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