Two local lawmakers encouraged to take it one step at a time amid self-isolation after one lawmaker tested positive for COVID-19, prompting 236 lawmakers and their staff to go into self-isolation for 14 days. Sen. Brandon Beach, R-Alpharetta received a positive test, after turning up for Monday’s special session. The special session was to pass […]
Read More »UPDATE: Gordon County Task Force updates for March 31, 2020
CALHOUN–Gordon County has 16 confirmed cases and one death, remaining the same as Monday night’s numbers, according to the Georgia Department of Health. The numbers released by the Department of Public Health (DPH) as of 7 p.m. confirm 4,117 cases of COVID-19 in the state of Georgia, up 300 from 3,817 cases at the same […]
Read More »Unprecedented challenge: Guardsman speaks of deployment
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga.–Unprecedented challenge is how Clay Fuller described the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent activation of his Air National Guard unit. Fuller will deploy with the 187th Fighter Wing –a unit made famous by the Tuskegee Airmen, in Montgomery, Alabama. He is a major Deputy Staff Judge Advocate with the unit, which boasts of […]
Read More »UPDATED: Murray County closings March 20, 2020
UPDATED March 20, 2020 at 10:21 p.m. Here are the latest Murray County closings. The following schools, government offices, and businesses announce the following changes and resources. This list was be updated as new information becomes available. Email your business changes to [email protected] Murray County Schools Closed through March 27, 2020 GA Northwestern Technical College […]
Read More »Schools, private businesses offer aid during COVID-19 shutdown
CALHOUN, Ga.–Schools and private businesses in Gordon County offer aid to those most impacted by the COVID-19 shutdown. Gordon County and Calhoun City schools, along with Frosty Kreme, want to make sure no child goes hungry. North Georgia Home Sitters, a company providing home care to seniors, is offering free errand running for seniors during […]
Read More »Rep. Tom Graves’ son starts rehab after bike accident
ATLANTA, Ga.–Rep. Tom Graves’ (R-14) son, John, is making progress, according to posts on the congressman’s Facebook page. John Graves was injured on March 8, during the Calhoun Downtown Criterium race. He is a member of the Georgia Tech Cycling Team. Graves posted: “Our family would like to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and […]
Read More »UPDATED: Gordon County closings as of March 18, 2020
UPDATED March 18, 2020 at 4:52 p.m. Gordon County closings as of March 16, 2020. The following is a list of closures, changes, and resources for Gordon County. If you’d like your business included in this list, please email the information to [email protected] Schools Gordon County Schools closed through March 31, 2020 Calhoun City Schools […]
Read More »Gunther qualified for 14th Congressional race
Army Veteran and U.S. HUD Inspector Andy Gunther qualified for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Retired Army veteran and U.S. Dept. of HUD Inspector Andy Gunther officially announces his candidacy for Georgia’s 14th District Congressional seat. A former Airborne Instructor, Ranger, competitive (military rifle) marksmanship Gold Medalist, and R.O.T.C. instructor at the University of North Carolina at […]
Read More »Gordon County closings: rec centers, conference room, schools
Calhoun and Gordon County officials are closing their gyms to organized activities and are making preparations in case they have to close the Senior Center, although they will continue to provide meal service and welfare calls. Other Gordon County closings include both county and city school systems and the conference room at the Gordon County […]
Read More »COVID-19 virus too close for comfort for Murray County
Murray County schools found themselves too close to COVID-19 virus when the father of one of their teachers was diagnosed with the virus. The Board of Education released a statement telling parents that the teacher and a student in a similar situation are quarantined. Local schools are preparing for COVID-19 amid concerns, fears, and close […]
Read More »Whitfield GOP hosts candidates for Georgias 14th
Whitfield GOP hosted candidates seeking to garner the most votes in the party’s primary election. Voters in the May 19th primary election will have to choose between nine Republican candidates who all support President Donald Trump, believe in the Second Amendment, support pro-life and want to battle socialism. “We’re very fortunate,” said Dianne Putnam, chairman for […]
Read More »Other local school districts keeping an eye on COVID-19
Other local school districts, Gordon County, Calhoun, Whitfield County and Dalton, are keeping an eye on COVID-19. Other local school districts like Murray County and Murray counties are also preparing for the worse, but hoping for the best. “To our knowledge, we don’t have any confirmed cases, or anyone in contact with confirmed cases,” said […]
Read More »UPDATE: Rep. Tom Graves’ son critically injured in bike accident Sunday
Representative Tom Graves (R-GA-14) said in a statement released on his Facebook page, that his son suffered severe head trauma but is responding to treatment at an undisclosed hospital. John Graves was critically injured while competing with the Georgia Tech bicycling team in the Calhoun Road Race and Downtown Criterium on Sunday. A lifeflight helicopter […]
Read More »Qualifying over in Murray County, new candidates to be on the ballot
Murray County qualifying is underway for those who want to make the ballot. Candidates can qualify at the Murray County Senior Center through Friday noon. According to representatives for the Democratic and Republican parties, the following people have qualified for these positions. FYN will update this list each day until qualifying ends later this week. […]
Read More »Bullock seeking Georgia’s 14th Congressional seat
Ben Bullock, US Air Force veteran, has made the decision to run in the 14th district after learning about Tom Graves’ future retirement. In a recent statement, Ben noted, “I can think of no greater honor than to serve Northwest Georgia where my family has such deep roots. For over 200 years, my family has […]
Read More »Boling to run for Sheriff
After fervently praying, gaining family support, and listening to the need for strong leadership from our community, I am announcing my candidacy for Sheriff of Murray County. It is my desire to serve the citizens of Murray County. My name is Dekota Boling — the son of Mont and Judy Hall Boling of Chatsworth. I […]
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