Two Georgia Players Win $1 Million in Powerball Drawing

Two Georgia lottery players are celebrating big wins after each claimed $1 million in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, held September 3, 2025. In addition to the million-dollar prizes, one Georgia ticket-holder won $100,000 by matching numbers with the Power Play option, and six others earned $50,000... Read More.

Northwest Georgia Fair Returns to Calhoun This Friday

The countdown is almost over—the 2025 Northwest Georgia Fair opens this Friday, September 5, at the Cherokee Capitol Fairgrounds on Highway 53 toward Rome. The fair runs for nine nights through Saturday, September 13, offering midway rides, classic fair food, livestock shows, games, animals,... Read More.

Goodwill of North Georgia Hosting Fall Job Fair in Calhoun

CALHOUN, Ga. — Job seekers in the Calhoun area have an exciting opportunity to connect with employers next week. Goodwill of North Georgia will host its Fall Job Fair on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 2–4 p.m. at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, located... Read More.

Bridge Repair to Close Lane on I-75 Northbound Wednesday

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced plans to repair a bridge along Interstate 75  Wednesday, September 3, which will require a lane closure throughout the day. Weather permitting, GDOT crews will close the right northbound lane of I-75 near milepost 353 from 9... Read More.

Georgia Reports 15 Traffic Fatalities Over Labor Day Weekend

The Labor Day holiday brought a sharp increase in traffic activity across Georgia, and with it, a significant number of incidents on the state’s roadways. This week, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) released its finalized activity report, detailing traffic enforcement efforts and... Read More.

Gordon County Man Indicted on Explosives and Assault Charges

A Gordon County Grand Jury has indicted Dillon Wayne Long on multiple charges connected to a January 2024 aggravated assault case that also involved the discovery of an explosive device. Long faces charges of Unlawful Possession of a Destructive Device, Unlawful Handling of Explosive Devices,... Read More.