Category Archives: Local News
GOVERNOR KEMP, JOINED BY COMMISSIONERS JOHN KING AND RUSSEL CARLSON, PROVIDES UPDATE ON GEORGIA ACCESS AND PATHWAYS
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp:On Monday, Governor Brian Kemp, joined by Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King, Department of Community Health Commissioner Russel Carl...
Cripple Creek Aug 20, 2024

GA DPH’S NORTHWEST HEALTH DISTRICT OBSERVES NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH, MEASLES CASE CONFIRMED IN METRO ATLANTA
August is observed every year as National Immunization Awareness Month. Dr. Gary Voccio, who serves as Health Director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s 10-county Northwest Health Di...
Cripple Creek Aug 20, 2024

CANCER NAVIGATORS PREPARING FOR ANNUAL HOLIDAY WREATH SALE & AUCTION
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd:Wreath decorators with a desire to help cancer patients can show off their skills during the Cancer Navigators' Annual Holiday Wreath Sale & Auction.Crafters...
Cripple Creek Aug 20, 2024

GHC DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS 5K AND 1-MILE TO RAISE MONEY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
Media release from Georgia Highlands College:The Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Running Club is inviting the community to enjoy an exciting run around beautiful Paris Lake at the Floyd Campus&nb...
Cripple Creek Aug 20, 2024

GBI INVESTIGATES OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN BARTOW COUNTY
Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation:At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff's Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Bartow County. Chris Cochran, ...
Cripple Creek Aug 20, 2024

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST FREE NWGA CARDIOVASCULAR SYMPOSIUM
Media release from AdventhHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is hosting a free NWGA Cardiovascular Symposium from 8 am to 4:30 pm on Wed., Sept. 18, at the Forum Rivercenter Ballroom, located at 301...
Cripple Creek Aug 16, 2024

GA DNR: GOVERNOR’S PROCLAMATION DESIGNATES AUGUST AS SHOOTING SPORTS MONTH IN GEORGIA
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources:August is designated as Shooting Sports Month according to a recent proclamation signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. That is reason to celebrate! ...
Cripple Creek Aug 16, 2024

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE ROSE SLIGHTLY IN JULY, STILL LOWER THAN NATIONAL RATE
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor:Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s July unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, up one-tenth from a ...
Cripple Creek Aug 15, 2024
HOUSE RURAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO HOST FIRST 2024 MEETING IN ROME
Announcement from the Georgia House of Representatives Media Services Office:The House Rural Development Council, co-chaired by State Representatives Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) and Mack Jackson (...
Cripple Creek Aug 15, 2024

GNTC GRADUATE HELPS COORDINATE ELECTION POLL WORKERS IN FLOYD COUNTY
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduate has been recognized for her outstanding work as the primary coordinator for election ...
Cripple Creek Aug 15, 2024



