Calhoun News

The cold, bitter winter weather returns tonight with the chance of snow flurries in the mix According to the National Weather Service, residents in Calhoun and Gordon County should expect a wintry mix after 7 p.m. Temperatures are expected to drop, and there is a possibility of snow.

An impressive music legacy left by 19th and 20th century performers such as Roland Hayes, Jim and Andrew Baxter and the Georgia Yellow Hammers, among others, along with the continuation of that legacy by modern day performers and musicians and enthusiastic audiences has gained Calhoun and Gordon County a prestigious honor.

Harbin Clinic Family Practice Physician Ken Howard has been named to the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors, it was announced by Board Chair Harry S. Strothers, III, MD.

This infographic depicts a breakdown of Local Option Sales Tax funds that will begin being collected in 2013.

Artist Dixie Whitener, a resident at Morning Pointe of Calhoun Assisted Living never really tried her hand at painting until she was in her 50s.

A Calhoun woman was charged with a felony count of forgery in the first degree and a misdemeanor count of theft by shoplifting Tuesday, according to a Floyd County Jail report.

The American Legion recently made a donation to Friends of New Echota to help with preparations for the 50th anniversary of the state historic site.

Timothy D. Lowe has been named manager at Southern States Cooperative, Inc - Calhoun Service.

A Calhoun woman was in jail without bail Tuesday, charged with using a stolen debit card to pay for meals at Applebee's restaurant, reports stated.

Get ready to bid: A variety of items and opportunities will be auctioned at 'An Evening of Love and Laughter' Feb.

An early, fully grooved ax from the Archaic Period, dating from 5,000 to 6,000 B.C., was donated to the Prater's Mill Foundation.

The new hand-tufted wool styles are included in the Arizona and Santa Fe Collections and retail at $599 for Santa Fe and $999 for Arizona in 5 by 8 sizes.

United Way of Gordon 2012 Fund Campaign has reached 90 percent of its $500,000 goal.

Calhoun and Gordon County saw 12 of their students commit to colleges with a signature Wednesday morning as a part of National Signing Day.

January marked National Blood Donor Month and the community is still coming together to give blood and save lives.

A two-month investigation came to fruition early Saturday morning with a two-hour stand off and the arrest of seven men and one woman.

Dr. Carey Nease has done it again! Dr. Nease has been selected as the Best Cosmetic Surgeon in North Georgia.

Gordon County 2010-2011 crime statistics from the local office of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

The Gordon County Fire and Rescue Department has named its 2011 Firefighters of the Year.

The New Romans Club Monthly Luncheon Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. at Coosa Country Club, 110 Branham Ave.