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GNTC AWARDS 2025 JUDGE DAN PEACE WINN SCHOLARSHIPS

GNTC AWARDS 2025 JUDGE DAN PEACE WINN SCHOLARSHIPS

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has announced the 2025 recipients of the Judge Dan Peace Winn Scholarship. The Judge Dan Peace Winn Scholarship supports Polk County residents or those with a connection to Polk County, who are completing a degree, diploma or certificate at GNTC. The scholarship was…read more »

FCPD CONDUCTS INVESTIGATION INTO COIN OPERATED AMUSEMENT MACHINES

FCPD CONDUCTS INVESTIGATION INTO COIN OPERATED AMUSEMENT MACHINES

Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department: The Floyd County Police Department recently conducted a compliance inspection of coin-operated amusement machines, commonly known as “ding-dings,” at several retail establishments throughout Floyd County. The inspection uncovered a substantial number of violations, prompting serious concerns about the machines’ impact on the well-being of local communities.…read more »

ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD EARNS HONOR FOR HEART ATTACK CARE

ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD EARNS HONOR FOR HEART ATTACK CARE

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama residents who may be experiencing a heart attack or chest pain can look to Atrium Health Floyd for the highest level of care, and that care begins even before they arrive at the hospital. The American College of Cardiology has recognized Atrium Health Floyd…read more »

SHORTER UNIVERSITY FACULTY RECITAL SHARES MUSIC OF LOVE, LONGING, AND FAITH

Media release from Shorter University: On the evening of Monday, September 15, Shorter University’s Brookes Chapel was filled with apowerful program of music exploring themes of love, loneliness, and faith. Presented by facultymembers Dr. Yuman Lee, bass-baritone, and Dr. Jerico Vasquez, piano, the recital offeredaudiences a rich selection of works by Maurice Ravel, Franz Schubert,…read more »

ART, MUSIC, FOOD, AND A CHANCE TO SEE THE WORLD’S FOLK ART CHURCH AWAIT ATTENDEES OF FINSTER FEST THIS WEEKEND AT HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN

ART, MUSIC, FOOD, AND A CHANCE TO SEE THE WORLD’S FOLK ART CHURCH AWAIT ATTENDEES OF FINSTER FEST THIS WEEKEND AT HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN

The Paradise Garden Foundation invites all Northwest Georgia residents to Finster Fest 2025, set for this Saturday and Sunday, September 20th and 21st at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville, GA. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm both days. Davia Weatherill, Executive Director of the Paradise Garden Foundation, enthuses that the event will feature…read more »

CHIAHA ARTS GUILD OFFERS ARTS EDUCATION GRANTS

CHIAHA ARTS GUILD OFFERS ARTS EDUCATION GRANTS

Media release from the Chiaha Arts Guild: The Chiaha Arts Guild is now accepting applications for its 2025 Arts Education Grant. The grant program has provided more than $30,000 to support visual and performing arts education in Rome and Floyd County since its formal launch in 2010.K–12 schools and nonprofit organizations in Floyd County are…read more »

ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD’S KURT STUENKEL HONORED FOR SUPPORT OF GHC

ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD’S KURT STUENKEL HONORED FOR SUPPORT OF GHC

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Atrium Health Floyd PresidentKurt Stuenkel has received the University System of Georgia Regents Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award in recognition of his support of Georgia Highlands College. A strong advocate for education and workforce development, Stuenkel has played a pivotal role in forging Atrium Health Floyd’s…read more »

STUDENT MANUALS DONATED TO GNTC’S COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM

STUDENT MANUALS DONATED TO GNTC’S COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has received a donation of 32 student manuals for its Commercial Truck Driving – Class A program. J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. recently notified the GNTC Foundation that it would make a one-time donation of 32 copies of its “Entry-Level Driver Training…read more »

AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE EASED BY TWO CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK

AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE EASED BY TWO CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average is trending downward, offering drivers a modest reprieve. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 2 cents lower than it was a week ago, 3 cents lower than it…read more »