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GNTC Welding Program Continues to Meet Growing Industry Demand Across Northwest Georgia

Thursday, May 21

Georgia Northwestern Technical College officials say the college’s Welding and Joining Technology program continues to see strong demand as manufacturers and industrial employers across Northwest Georgia search for skilled workers to fill critical positions. The program, offered at GNTC’s campuses in Rome, Cedartown, Rock Spring... Read More.

Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit New Records as Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.5%

Thursday, May 21

The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia's labor force surged to an all-time high of 5,461,455, and that total employment also set a new record at 5,271,138. The April unemployment rate held steady at 3.5%, which is 0.8 percentage point lower than... Read More.

AAA Activates “Tow to Go” Program for Memorial Day Weekend in Georgia

Wednesday, May 20

As Memorial Day weekend travel ramps up across Georgia and the Southeast, AAA is once again activating its “Tow to Go” program to help keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group announced the program will be available beginning at 6 p.m. Friday,... Read More.

Gordon County Local Election Results

Wednesday, May 20

Gordon County took to the polls yesterday to vote for multiple local races. The voters across Gordon County got to vote for county commissioners and for seats on the School Board. Gordon County will be seeing one of the races advance into a runoff... Read More.

Georgia Primaries Head to Multiple Runoffs

Wednesday, May 20

Gordon County voters made their voices known yesterday as they voted in both statewide and local elections. Voters across Georgia will have another chance to go to the polls with multiple races headed into runoffs. The runoff elections will be held across Georgia on... Read More.

Georgia DOT Suspends Lane Closures for Memorial Day Travel Weekend

Wednesday, May 20

The Georgia Department of Transportation is suspending interstate lane closures statewide for the upcoming Memorial Day travel period to help reduce traffic delays and improve safety for motorists traveling during the busy holiday weekend. According to Georgia DOT, interstate lane closures will be suspended beginning... Read More.

Special Food Distribution Planned in Calhoun on May 30

Tuesday, May 19

Chattanooga Area Food Bank, in partnership with Heritage Baptist Church, will host a special food distribution event later this month to assist eligible Georgia residents with free groceries and food assistance. The distribution is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.... Read More.

Community Meeting Scheduled in Calhoun to Discuss Potential Data Centers in Gordon County

Tuesday, May 19

Residents in Gordon County will have an opportunity this weekend to learn more about the possibility of data centers coming to the area during a public community meeting in Calhoun. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, at 3 p.m. at the Gordon County... Read More.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Announces Free Application Week for Fall 2026 Semester

Tuesday, May 19

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is giving prospective students a chance to save money while preparing for the upcoming school year through its upcoming Free Application Week. Georgia Northwestern Technical College announced it will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students who apply for... Read More.

SBA Announces Low-Interest Disaster Loans for Georgia Businesses Impacted by Drought

Monday, May 18

Small businesses and nonprofit organizations across Northwest Georgia may now qualify for low-interest federal disaster loans following a drought disaster declaration issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are available to help eligible businesses and private... Read More.

GNTC Welding Program Continues to Meet Growing Industry Demand Across Northwest Georgia

Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit New Records as Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.5%

AAA Activates “Tow to Go” Program for Memorial Day Weekend in Georgia

Gordon County Local Election Results

Georgia Primaries Head to Multiple Runoffs

Georgia DOT Suspends Lane Closures for Memorial Day Travel Weekend

Special Food Distribution Planned in Calhoun on May 30

Community Meeting Scheduled in Calhoun to Discuss Potential Data Centers in Gordon County

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Announces Free Application Week for Fall 2026 Semester

SBA Announces Low-Interest Disaster Loans for Georgia Businesses Impacted by Drought

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