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GNTC honors Electrical Lineworker program graduates for spring 2026

Sixteen students graduated on Wednesday, March 25, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart.   The students experienced a vigorous, 10-week training program that included donated equipment such as trucks, poles and climbing equipment,... Read More.

Georgia Centennial Farm Applications Now Open Through May 1

Applications are now being accepted for the Georgia Centennial Farm program, which honors farms that have played a significant role in the state’s agricultural and family heritage for more than a century. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. Farms have long served as... Read More.

Gordon County Sees Growth Surge, Property Tax Bill Advances at State Capitol

GORDON COUNTY, GA — Local growth and statewide policy changes took center stage during Tuesday’s Gordon County General Administration Committee meeting, as officials highlighted rising development activity and provided an update on major property tax legislation. County Clerk Hollis Barton reported a sharp increase in... Read More.

High Fire Danger Warning Issued Across Tri-State Area

High Fire Danger Warning Issued Across Tri-State Area NORTH GEORGIA / NORTHEAST ALABAMA / SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE — The National Weather Service has issued a High Fire Danger Warning for much of the region due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Officials say a combination of low... Read More.

Georgia Streamlines Career Pathways to Align with Workforce Needs

Georgia is modernizing how career pathways are organized in schools, transitioning from 17 Career Clusters to a streamlined structure of 14 clusters designed to better align with today’s workforce needs. The Georgia Department of Education announced that all 152 state-approved Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education... Read More.

Historic Floyd County Courthouse On Fire

Fire Prompts Evacuation at Historic Floyd County Courthouse ROME, GA — A fire at the Historic Floyd County Courthouse prompted an evacuation Monday afternoon. Officials say the fire was discovered around 2:20 p.m., leading to the immediate evacuation of the building. According to Floyd County Manager... Read More.
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