CHS Literary Team Honored with State Championship Rings

Calhoun High School celebrated its state champion Literary Team this week as students were presented with their championship rings in recognition of their outstanding achievement. The honored team members include Pippa McKinney, Micah Poarch, Ella Strickland, Trent Ferguson, and Tyler Robinson, along with Class of... Read More.

Good Samaritan of Gordon Holds Open House to Celebrate New Location

CALHOUN — Good Samaritan Ministries of Gordon County recently hosted an open house to celebrate the opening of its new location at 200 Short Street in Calhoun. The nonprofit organization, dedicated to assisting families in need, moved into the larger facility to better serve the... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.