Community Corner
🌱 How serious were the violations at this Calhoun restaurant?
Spotted on the Calhoun calendar: Nero Simon and The Sunsetters
Good day Calhoun! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How serious were the violations at this Calhoun restaurant?
- Can Calhoun upset undefeated Dalton under the Friday night lights?
- Why New Echota in Calhoun is a must-visit historic site
Also on today's calendar: Comedian Killer Beaz Brings the "Best Buzz In Town" Tour to Calhoun's Gem Theatre and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Los Jefes Castillo Base of Operation in Calhoun receives a 63% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com) — A Calhoun restaurant, Los Jefes Castillo Base of Operation on US-41, recently scored 63 out of 100 on a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection, triggering a follow-up visit. Inspectors cited problems with handwashing, food storage order, reheating, and hot holding temperatures, though several issues were corrected on-site. Locals may want to review the full report before deciding where to eat. 
• FNF3 Week 4 Game of the Week: Calhoun vs. Dalton (local3news.com) — Calhoun's Yellow Jackets head to Dalton this Friday for a televised Game of the Week matchup, looking to rebound after two straight losses, including a 42–0 defeat to Troup County. Dalton enters 3–0 with quality wins and will host at Harmon Field. Coverage starts Wednesday, with live pregame Friday leading up to the 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
• 11 Georgia Places Where Pieces of Towns That Almost Disappeared Are Still Standing (myfamilytravels.com) — New Echota State Historic Site in Calhoun is spotlighted as one of Georgia's most important remnants of towns that nearly vanished, and it sits just off GA-225. The piece explains its role as the former Cherokee Nation capital, with recreated buildings, trails, and an orientation video that frames the Trail of Tears history. It also notes hours, parking, and why the grounds appeal to families and history buffs.
📸 Around Calhoun
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Calhoun
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★ Featured events ★
- Nero Simon and The Sunsetters →
Gem Theatre, 114 N Wall St, Calhoun
7:30 pm
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- CMS Volleyball vs. North Whitfield
Calhoun City Schools North Whitfield Middle School, 350 Trailblazer Ln, Dalton, GA 3
5:00 pm - Volleyball @ Hammond Creek (Non-Region Team Only_
Red Bud Middle School Calhoun, GA 30701
5:00 pm - Softball vs. Armuchee @ Home
Red Bud Middle School Calhoun, GA 30701
5:00 pm - CHS Softball @ SE Whitfield
Calhoun City Schools Southeast Whitfield High School, 1954 Riverbend Rd, Dalton, GA
5:30 pm - Northwest Georgia Fair →
Cherokee Capital Fairgrounds, Hwy 53/Rome Road, Calhoun - CMS softball vs. Lafayette
Calhoun City Schools Calhoun High School, 355 S River St, Calhoun, GA 30701, USA
5:00 pm - CHS Football @ Dalton
Calhoun City Schools Harmon Field at Bill Chappell Stadium, 721 Vernon Ave, Dalton
7:30 pm - Downtown Calhoun Farmers' Market →
Downtown City Park, Calhoun - September Champion of the Court →
Pickleball 706, 122 WC Bryant Parkway, STE 1, Calhoun
9:00 am - Girl Scouts on the Trail of Tears →
New Echota Cherokee Capital State Historic Site, 1211 Chatsworth Hwy SE, Calhoun
10:00 am - Comedian Killer Beaz Brings the "Best Buzz In Town" Tour to Calhoun's Gem Theatre →
Gem Theatre, 114 N Wall St, Calhoun
7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has any one that has a private well took Calhoun Utilities offer of a free water meter being installed yet.
I applied for and was tested and did show too much PFAS in my well water. Calhoun Utilities will install a free water meter leaving me responsible… (Nextdoor Bray Rd SW) - Hello, I'm looking for someone to haul off some tree trimming, old piece of fence and some other smaller items.
You will have to have a rather large trailer, please don't contact me if you don't have a large trailer. I'm not going pay someone to make 10 trips… (Nextdoor Calhoun I)
- Mapei S.p.A. posted a job opening for Production Operator, Laborer in Calhoun. Apply here.
- Engineered Floors, LLC posted a job opening for Coating Wrapper in Calhoun. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Calhoun here.
🗞 Nearby News
Adairsville
- Five-run fourth ignites Lady Tigers' win at Coahulla Creek (bartowsportszone.com)
Dalton
- Hughes Septic Services Provides Professional Septic Tank Inspection Services in Dalton, GA and North Georgia (issuewire.com)
- Reuse & Recycle: Who makes recycling work? (daltoncitizen.com)
- Community Calendar (Wed., Sept. 9, 2026) (daltoncitizen.com)
Ok Calhoun! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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