Category Archives: Local News

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE HELD STEADY OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Georgia gas price average remains steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.02 per gall...
Cripple Creek Feb 05, 2024

THIS IS SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IN GEORGIA
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency):The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, along with the National Weather Service, would like to...
Cripple Creek Feb 05, 2024

NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL CANCER COALITION TO JOIN CANCER PREVENTION DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL
The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition will participate in Cancer Prevention Day at Georgia’s State Capitol in Atlanta next Monday, February 12th.Erin Hernandez, President and CEO, says...
Cripple Creek Feb 04, 2024

GNTC’S PRICE NAMED TO TCSG’S 2024 COHORT OF THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
(Media release from the Technical College System of Georgia):The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the launch of the 2024 Senior Leadership Academy, a professional develo...
Cripple Creek Feb 04, 2024

AMERICAN RED CROSS CURRENTLY FACES A BLOOD SHORTAGE, DONATIONS ARE URGENTLY SOUGHT
The American Red Cross is facing a blood shortage and is encouraging those who are eligible to donate blood as soon as possible.Carla Maton, Executive Director of the Northwest Georgia Chapter, says t...
Cripple Creek Feb 02, 2024
GEORGIA SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION TO REGULATE SPORTS BETTING
(Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office):On Thursday, The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 386 to regulate and tax sports betting under the oversight of the Georgia Lottery Commission. Th...
Cripple Creek Feb 02, 2024

GNTC HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR RECEIVES ADVANCED CERTIFICATION
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Elizabeth Barksdale, director of Human Resources at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), recently received certification from the ...
Cripple Creek Feb 01, 2024

DARLINGTON PLAYERS TO PRESENT ‘CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION’ IN DOWNTOWN ROME FROM FEBRUARY 23RD THROUGH 25TH
(Media release from Darlington School):Darlington’s fine arts department and The Darlington Players will present “Chicago: Teen Edition” Feb. 23-25 at the Rome City Auditorium. Show ...
Cripple Creek Feb 01, 2024

FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION, BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HOLD JOINT MEETING ON THURSDAY
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA):The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Floyd County Board of Education on Thursday, February 1st from 11 am until 1 pm in the F...
Cripple Creek Jan 30, 2024

GNTC NAMES 2024 GOAL, RICK PERKINS AWARD WINNERS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Ashley Marie Cowan, a Pre-Occupational Healthcare student from Adairsville, has been named Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) 2...
Cripple Creek Jan 30, 2024



