Shaw Industries Group Inc. has been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Employer for Georgia 2020, ranking 24th and marking the second consecutive year the company has made the list.

The United Cajun Navy has partnered with the Children's Place nationwide, which has allowed local United Ways across the country to receive donated clothing. United Way of Gordon County received 20 boxes of new clothing from the local store, said Jennifer Latour, executive director. The orga…

The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce offered a resumé workshop sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottling of Rome on Monday at the GEM Theatre.

Beginning Monday, Aug. 17, AdventHealth Medical Group OB/GYN at Curtis Parkway will extend clinic hours on Mondays and Wednesdays to accommodate more patients and to offer convenient services during more hours.

Professional Eye Associates announced this week the move of its Calhoun office to a newly renovated, larger building in Calhoun to better serve their patients. This month, Professional Eye Associates purchased the new office and will be relocating from 136 Belmont Drive to 101 Professional C…

The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce will host a resume workshop sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottling of Rome on Monday, Aug. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the GEM Theatre, located at 114 N. Wall St. in Downtown Calhoun.

The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce presented a Vendor Information Webinar on Thursday, July 30, for members interested in establishing a business relationship with Calhoun City Schools, Gordon County Schools, City of Calhoun, or Gordon County.

For the first time in its history, Greater Community Bank set a monthly record in June of 31 mortgage loans totaling more than $6.2 million. Of those, 104 loans were originated in the first half of 2020, totaling over $19.9 million, surpassing the first half of 2019 by 96% and proving to be …

Calhoun City Schools presented the tentative fiscal year 2021 budget at the first budget hearing held last week. Superintendent Michele Taylor said that this budget season has been difficult for all school districts across the state due to the delay of legislative actions.

The Calhoun City Council approved Monday evening a request from Nance Carpet & Rug Company for a $500,000 loan from the city’s revolving loan program.

The fourth in a series of free tele-town halls for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Georgia is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday.

The Georgia Department of Public Health has seen a continuing decrease in the median age of positive COVID-19 cases over the last month — bringing the median age now to 39.

Derrick and Rebecca Denomme admit that it has been challenging trying to open a new brick and mortar business in the midst of a pandemic, but a few busy days this weekend should have the couple ready to open the doors to their new Cozy Cabin Candle Co. come Tuesday.

Developers of Calhoun LLC has selected Cushman & Wakefield to oversee the leasing process of the Union Grove Logistics Center, a 98-acre master planned park located at Interstate 75 and Union Grove Road in Calhoun.

Even fitness is disrupted during a pandemic.

The Board of Directors of Greater Community Bank announced this week the promotion of Daniel Simpson to vice president. Simpson joined the bank in 2011 as a loan assistant and was promoted to lending officer in 2014. In 2019, Simpson was promoted to assistant vice president of Commercial Len…

Will Crowley is preparing to celebrate a milestone this March: five years as a business owner serving the community where he grew up. As the owner of Crowley Drug Company, he has seen his dream of functioning as an independent pharmacist play out in the bonds he’s formed with his customers a…

Gordon County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kathy Johnson highlighted a list of local industrial companies that have expanded recently or announced plans to expand soon while speaking at a recent chamber Booster Breakfast, and those are just the tip of the industrial opportunities av…

Megan Casker opened Lexy’s Indoor Playground just a few months ago with the hope of providing children in the Calhoun-Gordon County area a fun alternative to playing outside, particularly in the winter months when weather isn’t as forgiving. In the time since, Casker has invested a great dea…

When Freight and Rail Brewing Co. opened in Downtown Calhoun earlier this month, it was not only a celebration of a two-year journey for the company’s owners, but also, they hope, the beginning of something brand new in the area.

Following the lead of the Georgia Chamber, the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging area businesses to make fact-based decisions and to stay updated regarding COVID-19. 

Estela’s Carniceria y Produce on North Wall Street has been a Calhoun fixture since the summer of 2009, but members of the Monzon family are now seeing their restaurant located one door over in the same orange building beginning to grow in popularity as well.

Last July, Dorian Johnson officially opened the doors to Fit From The Core, a fitness center now located on W.C. Bryant Parkway in Calhoun. In the eight months since, Johnson has turned the gym into a family where brutal honesty and support reign supreme. His philosophy? People pushing one a…

Kacee Smith is a well-known face around Calhoun and Gordon County.

Julie Walraven, the newest chair of the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, took over the proverbial gavel from Calhoun City Administrator Paul Worley during the chamber’s Annual Meeting in January.

Training magazine has once again identified Mohawk as the flooring industry’s top learning and development organization. Mohawk ranked 38th on the publication’s 2020 Top 125 list, the 14th consecutive year the company has earned a spot on the list and the 12th time it has ranked as the top f…

Samantha Lusk and Associates Realty announced this week the addition of two new agents — Brenda Brock and Shannon Engel — to their team.

The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce celebrated 2019 and turn its attention to 2020 as hundreds attended the organization’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday at Belmont Baptist Church.

The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce acknowledged the 24 sponsors of Keep It In The County 2019 and launched the 2020 campaign at its 60th Annual Meeting on Tuesday at Belmont Baptist Church. Exactly 22 sponsors of the shop-local initiative were announced, with additional sponsorships available.

The Calhoun City Council on Monday evening let three requests from two local business partners related to their proposal for an electronic billboard die without a vote.

For the 14th consecutive year, Mohawk has earned an elite spot among Training magazine’s annual ranking of the best learning and development organizations.

Shelves are stocked in preparation of the much anticipated Wednesday opening of the Food City in Calhoun. Located on Lover’s Lane at Dews Pond Road, the more than 49,700-square-foot supermarket is the retailer’s first location in Calhoun.

The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Christmas Business After Hours on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Oakleigh House located at 335 S. Wall St. in Calhoun. The event will be hosted and sponsored by the Gordon County Historical Society.

Paul Trail, head brewer at the Freight and Rail Brewing Co. taking shape in Downtown Calhoun, said he first discovered the world of craft beer after moving from Gordon County to Montana and attending a beer festival.

A crowd of folks turned out Wednesday for the ceremonial ribbon cutting of the new location of Samantha Lusk and Associates Realty, as well as the company’s kick off for its “Let’s Keep Gordon Warm!” collection drive.

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores, one of the nation’s largest travel stop network, is now serving customers in Calhoun thanks to a new travel stop that opened Thursday.

The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Christmas Open House Shopping Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 1 to 6 p.m. with 19 chamber members participating. Retailers will offer special discounts and holiday refreshments as Secret Santas circulate the community awarding…

Sarah Ostuw, director of the Gordon County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said the organization will get a new look and feel in early 2020 thanks to an ongoing rebranding effort.

AdventHealth Gordon was awarded an “A” in the fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing AdventHealth Gordon’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

Qualified Staffing was ready for business in Calhoun-Gordon County as it sponsored the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce “Have a Cup of Joe” event on Wednesday. From left to right are Mandi Hill, district manager; Mandy Pittman, client services manager for Dalton; Katie Ellison, client servi…

The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce Drugs Don’t Work Task Force recently wrapped up a series of events and activities promoting its programs as it presented an annual student art reception sponsored by Mannington Commercial at the Harris Arts Center, observed national Red Ribbon Week, and …

Greater Community Bank was just named among the top extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking.

The Board of Directors of Greater Community Bank welcomed Rachel Harris as vice president of Deposit Operations recently. Harris’ primary responsibilities will consist of managing the bank’s deposit platform, including mobile banking, internet banking and wire transfers.

The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee presented a ribbon cutting for Pro Health Wellness Center & Spa on Tuesday. Located at 216 New Town Road, the business is owned by Diego Constante. Call them at 706-625-3585 to make an appointment.

The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce introduced a new morning networking event — “Have a Cup of Joe”— in September and response was so positive that additional presentations already are on the calendar for the rest of the year.

Halpern Enterprises Inc. announced Monday that it has acquired Indian Hills, the 133,130-square-foot shopping center located at 429 Highway 53 East in Calhoun. The purchase brings Halpern’s portfolio size to 52 properties across the southeast, totaling more than 3.7 million square feet.

The increased cost of insulin, the need of primary care physicians, and new advances in physical therapy were all topics of discussion at the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce’s Booster Lunch on Friday, Oct. 25. The event, sponsored by Floyd Physical Therapy and Rehab and Floyd Primary Care,…

The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee planned and presented its annual membership appreciation event, Cookout on the Corner last Friday at the chamber.