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Northwest Georgia Health Departments to Close Monday Due to Hazardous Weather

The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District announced that its district office in Rome, along with county health departments across northwest Georgia, will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to anticipated hazardous weather conditions. The closure affects health departments in Bartow, Catoosa, ...

Winter Storm Possible in Northwest Georgia This Weekend

The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting a potential winter storm that could impact Northwest Georgia this weekend, bringing the possibility of substantial snow and/or ice to the area. Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston said he and senior staff with the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office ...

Gas Prices Up A Penny in Georgia

Georgia’s overall average price for a gallon of regular unleaded inched up just one cent this week to $2.66 per gallon, according to the latest AAA report, though daily shifts at local stations remain possible. That slight increase still leaves drivers paying: 1 cent more ...

GDOT Completes $9 Million Bridge Replacements in Gordon County as Part of Northwest Georgia Infrastructure Projects

Two major bridge replacements in Gordon County are now complete and open to traffic following a multi-million-dollar investment by the Georgia Department of Transportation. The Gordon County project included the replacement of two bridges on State Route 136 over the Coosawattee River and a nearby ...

Study Finds Elevated “Forever Chemical” Levels in Northwest Georgia Residents

Preliminary findings from a new study suggest some residents in northwest Georgia may have significantly higher levels of so-called “forever chemicals” in their blood compared to most Americans. Researchers with Emory University tested blood samples from nearly 200 people living in the communities of Rome ...

Northwest Georgia Health Officials Urge Residents to Get Annual Flu Shot

As flu season approaches, the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District is encouraging residents to protect themselves and their families by getting an annual flu vaccine. Health officials emphasize that receiving a flu shot each year is the most effective way to prevent ...

Northwest Georgia Fair Returns to Calhoun This Friday

The countdown is almost over—the 2025 Northwest Georgia Fair opens this Friday, September 5, at the Cherokee Capitol Fairgrounds on Highway 53 toward Rome. The fair runs for nine nights through Saturday, September 13, offering midway rides, classic fair food, livestock shows, games, animals, ...

Northwest Georgia Fair Returns to Calhoun September 5

CALHOUN — The 2025 Northwest Georgia Fair is almost here, bringing nine nights of rides, food, shows, and family fun to the Cherokee Capitol Fairgrounds. Gates open nightly at 5 p.m. from Friday, Sept. 5 through Saturday, Sept. 13. Fairgoers can look forward to midway ...

Dalton State, GNTC to Host First Northwest Georgia Workforce Summit

Dalton State College and Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) are partnering to host the inaugural Northwest Georgia Workforce Summit on Friday, August 22, at Dalton State’s Gignilliat Hall. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and will bring together educators, business leaders, and community partners ...

GNTC Foundation Awards Nearly $40,000 in Scholarships to Students Across Northwest Georgia

The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded approximately $40,000 in grants and scholarships for fall semester 2025, with recipients ranging in age from 17 to 87. Each scholarship included an award between $500 and $1,500 to assist in paying for fall semester at GNTC. Fifty-two ...
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