Category Archives: Local News

GNTC’S NURSING PROGRAM ACHIEVES 100% PASS RATE

GNTC’S NURSING PROGRAM ACHIEVES 100% PASS RATE

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: All 17 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduates in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program have passed a national nursing licensure exam this year on their first attempt and achieved a 100% pass rate. This year is the third consecutive year that 100% of GNTC’s ASN…read more »

SHORTER UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CELEBRATES THE START OF A NEW YEAR FOR TEACHING HAWKS

SHORTER UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CELEBRATES THE START OF A NEW YEAR FOR TEACHING HAWKS

Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University’s School of Education proudly welcomed the 2025–2026 class of student teachers during its annual Clinical Practice Orientation, held Monday on campus. This year’s theme, “Road Trip: The Adventure Begins,” set the tone for a year full of growth, impact, and discovery in the classroom. To kick off the celebration, students had…read more »

HARBIN CLINIC PATIENTS NOW HAVE ACCESS TO MyAtriumHealth PORTAL

HARBIN CLINIC PATIENTS NOW HAVE ACCESS TO MyAtriumHealth PORTAL

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Staying connected is an important part of patients’ health care journey. Now that Harbin Clinic and Atrium Health Floyd are one team, patients’ health information has been centralized in one place at the patient portal.Benefits of MyAtriumHealth With a MyAtriumHealth account, you’ll be able to manage health and wellness information…read more »

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT: “NOW AND THEN” AT ROME LITTLE THEATRE

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT: “NOW AND THEN” AT ROME LITTLE THEATRE

Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome Little Theatre is thrilled to announce auditions for the upcoming production of “Now and Then,” a heartfelt romantic comedy by Sean Grennan, directed by James Swendsen. Auditions will be held on August 11 & 12, 2025, with callbacks (if necessary) scheduled for August 13, 2025. The rehearsal period…read more »

AAA: STEADY FUEL COSTS IN THE PEACH STATE

AAA: STEADY FUEL COSTS IN THE PEACH STATE

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average is holding steady, giving Georgians across the Peach State a welcome pause at the pump, as the state’s average gas price holds steady at $2.91. In an unusual turn, this price remains unchanged from both last week and last month and sits 38 cents lower…read more »

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND NAMED BEST REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND NAMED BEST REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is honored to be named Best Regional Hospital in Northwest Georgia in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. The ratings highlight the clinical excellence that powers whole-person health care, and AdventHealth Redmond achieved high performing ratings in: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Heart Bypass Surgery…read more »

GA DNR: GOVERNOR KEMP PROCLAIMS AUGUST AS SHOOTING SPORTS MONTH

GA DNR: GOVERNOR KEMP PROCLAIMS AUGUST AS SHOOTING SPORTS MONTH

Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: In recognition of Georgia traditions and the positive impact of the shooting sports industry on the state’s economy, Governor Brian Kemp has officially proclaimed August as Shooting Sports Month in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) is encouraging Georgians of all…read more »