Category Archives: Local News

CRAIG MCDANIEL NAMED TOLES, TEMPLE & WRIGHT, INC.’S SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR

(Media release from Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.): Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. (TTW) has announced that REALTOR Craig McDaniel has been named the company’s 2022 salesperson of the year. Associate broker and REALTOR Dan Carlton has been honored as 2022 runner-up. McDaniel received this accolade for the second calendar year in a row, having earned his…read more »

CANEDO JOINS GNTC’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces the appointment of Ben Canedo to its Board of Directors. Canedo, senior Human Resources business partner at Roper Corp. in LaFayette, leads a 10-member Human Resources team to manage full-cycle recruiting, on-the-job training and front line leadership development. He was sworn in during…read more »

GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW REVENUE COMMISSIONER

(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced that Frank O’Connell will continue his service to the State of Georgia as State Revenue Commissioner. He has served as Interim Commissioner since November, 2022. “Frank O’Connell has demonstrated the leadership and expertise necessary to lead the Department of…read more »

HARBIN CLINIC OPHTHALMOLOGIST DR. PAUL HARTON SELECTED AS A 2023 CASTLE CONNOLLY TOP DOCTOR

(Media release from Harbin Clinic): Harbin Clinic ophthalmologist Dr. Paul Harton has been selected as a 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctor. This distinguished honor is presented to best-in-class healthcare providers who embody excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills. Castle Connolly Top Doctors are peer-nominated and thoroughly vetted by a physician-led research team. The selection follows…read more »

MULLIS, GRIGSBY AMONG APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED BY GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP

(From the Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced the appointment and re-appointment of 48 people to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Among those – Stone Mountain Memorial Association Jeff Mullis is President and CEO of the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority. He is a former member of the…read more »

STATE SENATOR CHUCK HUFSTETLER OF ROME HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE ALONG WITH GEORGIA’S SECRETARY OF STATE BRAD RAFFENSPERGER

(Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office): Earlier this week, State Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome) held a press conference along with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to introduce Senate Bill 84. SB 84 would provide for financial protections, delay in disbursements and liability protections for elder and disabled adults who may be victims of…read more »

GNTC HOSTS CAREER PREVIEW DAY IN ROCK SPRING

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Northwest Georgia high school students explored career pathways and educational opportunities during Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Career Preview Day on Friday, Feb. 3, at the Walker County Campus in Rock Spring. More than 150 students from Chattooga County High School, Dalton High School, Heritage High School, LaFayette…read more »