Category Archives: Local News

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY OFFERS MINOR HOME REPAIRS PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LOCAL HOMEOWNERS

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY OFFERS MINOR HOME REPAIRS PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LOCAL HOMEOWNERS

Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley: Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley offers Minor Home Repairs Program, aimed at helping local homeowners maintain safe, livable homes through essential repairs and upgrades. The program focuses on assisting low- to moderate-income residents who may lack the financial or physical ability to perform necessary home maintenance.…read more »

RED CROSS: SUMMER BLOOD DONATIONS VITAL TO AVOID BLOOD SUPPLY IMPACT

RED CROSS: SUMMER BLOOD DONATIONS VITAL TO AVOID BLOOD SUPPLY IMPACT

Media release from the American Red Cross, Georgia Region: Atlantic hurricane season began this month. Disasters like hurricanes and severe summer weather can disrupt blood drives for several days and impact the momentum of a growing blood supply. Help the American Red Cross plan for the unexpected by making an appointment to give blood. Even when hospitals…read more »

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE IS ROLLING DOWN HILL

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE IS ROLLING DOWN HILL

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.86 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 2 cents lower than it was a week ago, 4 cents lower than…read more »

GOVERNOR KEMP: MAY NET TAX REVENUES UP 9.1%, ADJUSTED YTD UP 0.2%

GOVERNOR KEMP: MAY NET TAX REVENUES UP 9.1%, ADJUSTED YTD UP 0.2%

Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in May totaled $2.69 billion, for an increase of $224 million, or 9.1%, compared to FY 2024, when net tax collections approached $2.47 billion for the month. As a result of the hurricane-related tax filing deadline extension granted by Governor…read more »

GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION WEEK FOR THE FALL SEMESTER

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week on June 9-13 to help those who are seeking to enroll in the fall semester. GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students during Free Application Week. The admissions deadline for the fall semester…read more »

SISTERS COME UP WITH T-SHIRT DESIGN FOR KIKI’S KIDS CAMP

SISTERS COME UP WITH T-SHIRT DESIGN FOR KIKI’S KIDS CAMP

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Sisters Emily and Addison Baker both have Type 1 diabetes, and luckily, they also have each other. The determined duo came up with the T-shirt design for this year’s Kiki’s Kids Camp, organized annually by Floyd Healthcare Foundation and held at Darlington School. Their design celebrates possible scientific advances…read more »

NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR THE SUMMER

NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR THE SUMMER

Are you looking for volunteer opportunities over the Summer? Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries could really use your help! Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, says that volunteers are needed to pack Backpack Buddies for next school year and Summer feeding. Extra help is sought by the non-profit to make up for the assistance normally provided by area…read more »