Calhoun County also offers excellent healthcare. Calhoun-Liberty
Hospital serves the surrounding areas of Calhoun, Liberty, Gulf and
Jackson counties. The facility is state licensed for 36 beds and
offers a large number of services to the area. The nursing homes
offer our community a total of
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242 beds for long term
care and rehabilitation facilities.
A local education
system from pre-school thru high school prepares children for the
nearby major colleges and universities. Calhoun County Schools rank
among the best in the state, featuring quality teachers and
facilities.
For manufacturing, distribution and
business, Calhoun County makes good sense. Calhoun County has many
commercial or industrial sites available. There is also an
industrial park available.
In addition, Calhoun County has three
annual festivals. Goat Day which occurs on the 3rd Saturday in October
features local Arts and Craft, greased pig chasing, penny digs, and of
course goats.
The Flathead Catfish Festival occurs in
May. Fisherman from around the Southeast try their luck at trying to
land the "big one" for the State Record and the Grand Prize.
In April the Panhandle Folk Life Days
presents regional traditions and practice for students and the general
public to observe, learn and enjoy.
You will see quilt making,
blacksmithing, soap making, candlestick making, pine needle basketry.
You may be asked to help with the "chores" for a little "on the job
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