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New Georgia Law Requires AED Registration with Local 9-1-1 Centers

Sunday, July 19

A new Georgia law aimed at improving emergency response during cardiac emergencies is now in effect, requiring owners of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to register the devices with their local 9-1-1 communications center. The Mason Sells AED Coordination Act, also known as Senate Bill 399,... Read More.

Calhoun Fire Department Completes Three-Day Elevator Rescue Training at Calhoun High School

Friday, July 17

The Calhoun Fire Department recently completed three days of specialized elevator rescue training designed to prepare firefighters for emergencies involving stalled elevators. The training, held at Calhoun High School, combined classroom instruction with hands-on rescue exercises, allowing firefighters to practice the techniques and procedures used... Read More.

Former Bartow County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested Following GBI Child Abuse Investigation

Friday, July 17

A former Bartow County Sheriff's Office deputy has been arrested after a Georgia Bureau of Investigation inquiry into allegations of child abuse. According to the GBI, 31-year-old Andrew Sean Williams of Taylorsville has been charged with one count of misdemeanor battery. The investigation began on July... Read More.

Chatsworth Man Arrested in Whitfield County Child Exploitation Sting

Friday, July 17

A Chatsworth man has been arrested following an undercover operation conducted by the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit targeting individuals seeking to exploit children. According to the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office, detectives with the Special Victims Unit concluded an operation on Thursday, July... Read More.

Georgia Reaches New All-Time Highs in Labor Force and Employment

Thursday, July 16

The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,477,859) and employment (5,294,229) in June, while the state's unemployment rate held steady at 3.4%. Georgia's unemployment rate remains 0.8 percentage points below the national rate.... Read More.

Residents Displaced After Air Fryer Fire Damages Calhoun Home

Thursday, July 16

A Wednesday evening house fire in Gordon County displaced a family and caused thousands of dollars in damage after investigators say an unattended air fryer caught fire. According to Gordon County Fire Rescue Chief Heath Derryberry, firefighters were dispatched around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July... Read More.

GNTC Celebrates 15 Graduates of Electrical Lineworker Program

Wednesday, July 15

Fifteen students completed Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Electrical Lineworker program on Wednesday, July 15, during a graduation ceremony held at the college’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart. The graduates successfully completed the program’s intensive 10-week training course, which prepares students for careers in the... Read More.

Protect Yourself and Your Family From Cyclosporiasis – Take Precautions When Handling Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Tuesday, July 14

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to take extra precautions when purchasing, preparing, and consuming fresh fruits and vegetables to help prevent cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal disease. At this time, DPH is not aware of any Georgia-specific outbreaks, clusters, or potential... Read More.

Operation Southern Slow Down Underway Across Georgia and Tennessee

Monday, July 13

As summer travel increases across Tennessee and Georgia, law enforcement agencies are stepping up traffic enforcement and urging motorists to slow down behind the wheel. Georgia and Tennessee have joined Alabama, South Carolina and Florida for the annual Operation Southern Slow Down, a weeklong campaign... Read More.

Property Owners Have Until Aug. 14 to Appeal Gordon County Tax Assessments

Monday, July 13

Gordon County property owners who disagree with their annual property tax assessment have until Friday, Aug. 14, to file an appeal with the Gordon County Tax Assessors Office. The office mailed the annual Notices of Assessment on Tuesday, June 30, and officials say property owners... Read More.

New Georgia Law Requires AED Registration with Local 9-1-1 Centers

Calhoun Fire Department Completes Three-Day Elevator Rescue Training at Calhoun High School

Former Bartow County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested Following GBI Child Abuse Investigation

Chatsworth Man Arrested in Whitfield County Child Exploitation Sting

Georgia Reaches New All-Time Highs in Labor Force and Employment

Residents Displaced After Air Fryer Fire Damages Calhoun Home

GNTC Celebrates 15 Graduates of Electrical Lineworker Program

Protect Yourself and Your Family From Cyclosporiasis – Take Precautions When Handling Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Operation Southern Slow Down Underway Across Georgia and Tennessee

Property Owners Have Until Aug. 14 to Appeal Gordon County Tax Assessments

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