SunRise Circle Road Closure Scheduled for Jan. 14
Residents and motorists are advised that SunRise Circle will be closed to traffic on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. while crews perform a non-skid roadway treatment.
Motorists who expect to need access to their homes during the closure are encouraged to park at Antioch Baptist Church before 8:00 a.m. Gordon County Public Works will operate a shuttle service between the church and the bottom of SunRise Circle throughout the day, including return trips once the work is completed.
Officials thank residents for their patience during the temporary inconvenience.
For more information, contact Gordon County Public Works at 706-629-2785.
GoFundMe Launched to Support Family of Calhoun Toddler with Rare Condition
A GoFundMe campaign has been created to assist the family of 2-year-old Sarah Lopez of Calhoun, who developed transverse myelitis, a rare and serious neurological condition, following a bout with the flu.
According to the fundraiser, Sarah and several of her siblings contracted Flu A shortly before Christmas. Sarah was later diagnosed with transverse myelitis, a condition involving inflammation of the spinal cord that can cause muscle weakness, pain, and paralysis. She has been hospitalized at Erlanger Hospital since December 20, 2025, requiring intensive treatment including a breathing tube, plasma exchange therapy, and high-dose steroids.
Sarah was successfully removed from the ventilator on December 29 and is now showing signs of progress. Her family hopes she will soon be transferred to a rehabilitation facility in Atlanta.
Due to the severity of Sarah’s condition, her mother, Kenia Lopez, has temporarily stopped working to remain at her daughter’s bedside. Funds raised through the GoFundMe will help cover medical expenses and other financial needs during Sarah’s recovery.
Those wishing to donate can find the fundraiser here:
👉 https://gofund.me/f23d6f360