Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun on Nov. 1 to honor 25 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class #BPC1-2024-08. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment as…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: For the second consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd President Kurt Stuenkel has been included on Georgia Trend’s “GEORGIA 500” list of the state’s most influential leaders. The comprehensive list reflects the innovation, vitality and success of local leaders who drive the economy across the state. Stuenkel has led the…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, the same price as a month ago, and 2 cents more than this time last year. It…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office: Georgia voters exceeded the 4 Million mark on Friday, concluding the last day of Early Voting. To date, 4,004,588 voters have cast ballots either by voting early or absentee by mail. With 55.3% turnout, Georgians cast 3,761,968 ballots during Early Voting, and 242,620 ballots by mail. As…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service, declare November 6 as Georgia’s Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Day for schools, businesses and individuals to take part in a severe weather exercise/tornado drill around 9:30 a.m. “While hurricane…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is waiving its $30 application fee through the month of November to help reduce barriers for those seeking to attain a college education. Called “No Fee November,” this opportunity is available to all student types, from high school seniors to transfer students to non-traditional working…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) is hosting a Georgia State Agency Career Fair on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GTNC) Floyd County Campus in Rome. This free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Conference Center in Building…… read more »
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries seeks new volunteers as Thanksgiving approaches. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, states that the Tuesday before Turkey Day is the busiest day of the year for her organization. Some extra helping hands from around the community are sought to serve those in need on that day and throughout the upcoming holiday season.…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office: Secretary Raffensperger made the following statement on Thursday night: “Earlier today, our office became aware of a video purporting to show a Haitian immigrant with multiple Georgia ID’s claiming to have voted multiple times. This is false and is an example of targeted disinformation we’ve seen…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will accelerate its expansion into Polk County to meet increasing demand for solar panel recycling services. The company is investing an additional $62 million to increase its panel recycling capacity to 10…… read more »