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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 ...

Bridging the Gap: Georgia DOT Launches Statewide Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes

In an effort to curb a recurring and costly transportation hazard, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at reducing bridge strikes across the state. Titled “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right,” the initiative encourages drivers—particularly those ...

Georgia Officials Urge Caution as Off-Highway Vehicle Crashes Rise Statewide

With summer activities in full swing, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is issuing a renewed call for caution when operating multipurpose off-highway vehicles (MPOHVs), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), low-speed vehicles (LSVs), and golf carts. According to DPS data, from January 1 through June 20, ...

Dangerous Heat Expected Across North Georgia This Week.

Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for dangerously high heat indices, which are expected to climb above 100 degrees beginning this weekend and continuing into early next week. The National Weather Service warns that Heat Advisories are increasingly likely for Sunday, Monday, and ...

Georgia Unemployment Steady at 3.5% as State Hits Historic Jobs Milestone

ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.5% in June, matching May’s rate and remaining six-tenths of a percentage point below the national average, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced Thursday. The report also revealed a historic jobs milestone for the state, as ...

Lt. Governor Burt Jones’ Field Representatives to Host Mobile Office Hours in North Georgia

July 15, 2025 — ATLANTA — Next week, constituents in North Georgia will have the opportunity to meet with Lt. Governor Burt Jones’ Statewide Field Representatives during mobile office hours. Luke Hetland, North Georgia Field Director, will be available to discuss community concerns, provide assistance, ...

GEORGIA JOINS ALABAMA, FLORIDA,TENNESSEE , SOUTH CAROLINA FOR “OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN” TO INCREASE SPEED ENFORCEMENT ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST

Georgia is joining forces with Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina for “Operation Southern Slow Down” — a major speed enforcement effort running July 14th through July 20th across the Southeast. The goal? To crack down on dangerous driving and reduce deadly crashes during one ...

Dalton and Rome Among Cheapest Metro Areas for Gas in Georgia

Motorists in northwest Georgia are enjoying some of the lowest gas prices in the state, with Dalton averaging $2.79 per gallon and Rome close behind at $2.78, according to AAA's latest fuel price report. These two metro areas trail only slightly behind the Catoosa-Dade-Walker County ...

New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1

As Georgia enters the 2026 fiscal year on Tuesday, July 1, a wide range of new state laws will go into effect, impacting everything from taxes and education to healthcare and consumer protections. While some laws have already taken effect and others will roll ...

Georgia Department of Education Introduces Student Bill of Rights

The Georgia Department of Education has introduced a Student Bill of Rights, a new guiding document that outlines the essential rights of all K–12 students in the state’s public schools. Launched ahead of the United States Semiquincentennial in 2026, the initiative aims to celebrate the ...
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