It looks like this Summer will be another scorcher, attests Tim Herrington, Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency. He urges the public to remain vigilant against heat related illnesses and injuries, like heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Of those, heat strokes are the most serious and require immediate medical attention. Individuals…… read more »
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): This spring, Harbin Clinic Radiation Oncology was once again granted the prestigious three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR). This accreditation serves as a testament to the practice’s commitment to delivering high-quality patient care, exceptional standards in radiation oncology, and maintaining excellence in all aspects of its…… read more »
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Floyd County Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn White is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Crabbe as the new Executive Director of Student Services. “We are excited about Mr. Crabbe’s return to Floyd County Schools,” said Dr. Glenn White. “With his extensive experience and dedication, he is poised…… read more »
June is National Reunification Month. It is a time to celebrate reunification of families and its impact on the lives of children who have been in the foster care system, attests Mary Margaret Mauer, Co-Founder of Restoration Rome, who adds that reunification is a primary goal of her organization. Mauer asserts that reunification is made…… read more »
(Story written by Julie Linebeck, University of West Georgia https://www.westga.edu/news/academics/education/ghc-uwg-integrated-health-wellness.php) A new agreement between the University of West Georgia and Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will give health and wellness students an accelerated pathway to a master’s degree. “University of West Georgia’s Master of Science in Integrative Health and Wellness degree is an approved training program with the National Board for…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities and meet faculty and staff. The event on Thursday, June 13, will take place from 10 a.m. to…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Angelica Hernandez’s ability to connect with her patients at Atrium Health Floyd Behavioral Health has not gone unnoticed by those she cares for. From ensuring a suicidal patient got immediate care, to helping see that important medications were received, Hernandez has shown dedication to those who rely on her.…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer and a period known as the “100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers,” which runs through Labor Day weekend. This is a time when there is an increase in the number of fatal crashes involving teen drivers. “Now that…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average remains steady at the pump. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average remains the same as a week ago, is 10 cents less than a month ago, and 7 cents more than this time…… read more »
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Floyd County Elections Office successfully completed an audit of all ballots cast in the 2024 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election, for the Sheriff of Floyd County, Clerk of Superior Court, as well as the Democratic District 14 United States House of Representatives. The Secretary of State selected the Justice Supreme…… read more »