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Thursday, May 28

Calhoun Fire Department Promotes Heath Duke to Battalion Chief

The Calhoun Fire Department has announced the promotion of Heath Duke to the rank of Battalion Chief, recognizing his years of service, experience, and dedication to the department and the community. Department officials shared the announcement this week, expressing confidence that Duke's leadership and extensive ...
Tuesday, April 14

Carson to Serve as Interim Chief in Calhoun Police Department

Lt. Colonel Kenneth Carson will serve as Interim Chief of the Calhoun Police Department as the city moves forward with an independent investigation into department leadership. The appointment follows the decision to place Calhoun Police Chief Tony Pyle on paid administrative leave, according to a ...
Sunday, January 25

From Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core

Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core reports that nearly 99% of the area remained above freezing early this morning. However, conditions are expected to change significantly as the day progresses. Core says the region will experience very wet conditions today, along with occasional gusty winds. Much colder ...
Monday, December 8

Schutz Appointed Chief of Calhoun Fire Department

The Calhoun City Council has officially appointed Mike Schutz as the new Chief of the Calhoun Fire Department. City Administrator Paul Worley said the Fire Chief Interview Committee unanimously recommended Schutz for the role, citing his “exceptional qualifications, depth of experience, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.” Schutz ...
Wednesday, October 15

Dr. Nicholas Wells Appointed Chief Medical Officer at AdventHealth Gordon and AdventHealth Murray

AdventHealth Gordon and AdventHealth Murray are pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Wells, MD, as Chief Medical Officer, effective November 10. Dr. Wells brings more than 20 years of experience in both military and civilian medicine, with board certifications in pediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine. ...
Thursday, September 18

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 ...
Wednesday, August 20

Calhoun Fire Department Leadership Placed on Paid Administrative Leave Amid Investigation

The City of Calhoun has placed certain Fire Department leadership on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave effective Friday, August 15, 2025. This administrative action was required to ensure compliance with an independent third-party investigation regarding the City's Fire Department. The investigation commenced Monday, August 18, 2025. During ...
Wednesday, May 7

Gordon County Fire & Rescue Chief Heath Derryberry Presents New Fire Engine

At last night's meeting of the Gordon County Board of Commissioners, Fire & Rescue Chief Heath Derryberry presented the new fire engine for the department. This engine, which cost about $600,000, was bought with 2018 SPLOST funds and will be stationed at Station 1 ...

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