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GNTC Nursing Program Achieves 100% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for Third Consecutive Year

All 17 graduates pass national licensure exam on first attempt ROCK SPRING, GA — Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is celebrating a major milestone as all 17 graduates of its 2025 Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program passed the National Council Licensure Examination for ...

Gordon County 4-H’ers Shine at 82nd Annual Georgia 4-H State Congress

Gordon County was well represented at the 82nd Annual Georgia 4-H State Congress, held in Atlanta from July 22–25, where top 4-H members from across the state came together to compete, connect, and celebrate their achievements. This prestigious event marks the culmination of the 4-H ...

Flood Watch Issued for Gordon County

A Flood Watch is currently in effect for Gordon County and much of the surrounding region. The western two-thirds of the area are expected to receive between 2 to 4 inches of rainfall through Monday evening, with isolated areas potentially seeing even higher totals. Residents ...

Calhoun Police Searching for Missing Teen Trenton Jones

Calhoun, GA – The Calhoun Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Trenton Jones, who was reported missing after leaving his residence on July 20, 2025. According to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division, Trenton ran away from his home located at ...

AAA Launches Statewide “School’s Open – Drive Carefully” Campaign to Promote Back-to-School Safety

As Georgia students head back to class, AAA is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert near schools and bus stops as part of its annual “School’s Open – Drive Carefully” campaign. The initiative, launched nationally in 1946, aims to reduce dangerous driving ...

Santa in Uniform Launches Grill Raffle to Support Public Safety Programs

CALHOUN, GA — Local nonprofit organization Santa in Uniform has announced a community fundraiser in the form of a raffle for a high-end grilling package, with all proceeds going toward supporting local public safety initiatives. The featured item in the raffle is a Recteq Weekend ...

Deadline Approaching: Last Day to Appeal Tax Assessments in Gordon County

CALHOUN, GA – Gordon County residents are reminded that tomorrow, July 30, is the final day to appeal their property tax assessment values. Property owners who believe their assessed value is incorrect are encouraged to act promptly. Appeals must be submitted to the Gordon ...

Gordon County Emergency Management and Local Cities Partner to Open Cooling Stations Amid Extreme Heat

CALHOUN, GA – With another wave of extreme heat sweeping across much of the United States this week, Gordon County officials are taking action to help residents and visitors stay safe. Gordon County Emergency Management has partnered with local municipalities to open multiple cooling stations ...

AdventHealth and GNTC Partner to Expand Nursing Education in Northwest Georgia

In a strategic move to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals, AdventHealth and Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) have officially signed a partnership agreement aimed at boosting enrollment in GNTC’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program. The collaboration, which went into effect on ...

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR GORDON COUNTY: DANGEROUS HEAT INDEX VALUES EXPECTED

GORDON COUNTY, GA — A Heat Advisory has been issued for Gordon County, taking effect from 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, through 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 29. Forecasters are warning of heat index values reaching between 105 and 109 degrees during this ...
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