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Floyd County Youth Success Academy Celebrates 17 Graduates at GNTC Commencement Ceremony

Seventeen students celebrated a major educational milestone this week as they received their High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas through the Youth Success Academy (YSA) at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. The graduates were recognized during a commencement ceremony held Tuesday, June 9, at GNTC's Floyd County ...

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Opening of New Ranger Community Center and Playground

The Ranger community has a fresh new space to gather with the official opening of the newly constructed Ranger Community Center and its accompanying playground. The original center, housed for decades in a nearly century-old former school building, has now been replaced with a modern ...

Downtown Calhoun Celebrates a Successful Merry & Bright Weekend

Downtown Calhoun kicked off the holiday season in unforgettable fashion this past weekend, as our community turned out in record numbers for the 2025 Merry & Bright Weekend festivities. From Saturday’s Christmas Tree Lighting to Sunday’s Holiday Open House, the spirit of the season ...

GNTC Celebrates Fall 2025 Electrical Lineworker Program Graduates

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) honored 14 graduates of its Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Polk County Campus in Rockmart. The students completed an intensive 10-week training program that combined classroom instruction with hands-on experience using donated equipment, ...

Calhoun City Schools Celebrates Districtwide Improvement in 2025 CCRPI Scores

Calhoun City Schools is celebrating significant districtwide gains following the release of the Georgia Department of Education’s 2025 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). The latest results show strong progress across all grade levels, improvements in closing achievement gaps, and continued academic growth ...

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Opening of Mountain Education’s Calhoun Campus

Mountain Education held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 30, to celebrate the opening of its new Calhoun Campus. The event brought together members of the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce, Calhoun City Schools administration, and the school’s staff, teachers, and students. A highlight ...

Comcast Celebrates Multi-Million Dollar Expansion in Gordon County with Laptop Giveaway and Block Party

CALHOUN, GA – July 25, 2025 — Comcast is bringing more than just faster internet to Gordon County — it’s delivering opportunity. On Tuesday, July 29, Comcast will mark the completion of its multi-million dollar Internet and services expansion in the area with a ...

Gordon County Prepares for Opioid Settlements, Considers Sales Tax Change, and Celebrates Broadband Launch

Gordon County Eyes Future Opioid Settlements, Tax Options, and Infrastructure Upgrades Calhoun, GA — July 24, 2025Gordon County officials are keeping a close watch on two pending opioid-related settlements with Purdue Pharma/Sackler and pharmaceutical company Sandoz, though exact dollar amounts from these cases remain unknown. ...

GNTC Celebrates Spring 2025 Adult Education Graduates

Calhoun, GA – June 26, 2025 — Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) honored the achievements of its Adult Education students during a graduation ceremony held Thursday evening at the Conference Center on the college’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun. The Spring 2025 graduation recognized students ...

GNTC Celebrates Spring 2025 Graduates at Commencement Ceremony

Approximately 200 graduates from Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) crossed the stage at the Forum River Center in Rome on Thursday, April 24, cheered on by proud families, friends, and instructors during GNTC’s 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony. The evening began with a formal processional of ...