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Former Hutcheson Hospital Campus Closed; Emergency Services Now at New Battlefield Parkway Facility

Tuesday, January 13

All services, including the emergency department, at the former CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia facility (formerly Hutcheson Hospital) are now closed, hospital officials confirmed. Patients seeking emergency care should instead go to the CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital North Georgia, located at 4710 Battlefield Parkway, which is now... Read More.

Georgia Drivers Can Now Add Emergency Contact Information to License Records

Monday, January 12

Georgia residents can now add emergency contact information to their driver’s license or state ID record, giving law enforcement and medical personnel a faster way to notify loved ones during emergencies. The new option allows drivers to securely store emergency contact details in a statewide... Read More.

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Georgia Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly in November, Remains Below National Average

Monday, January 12

Georgia’s unemployment rate edged up slightly in November 2025 but remained well below the national average, according to data released this week by the Georgia Department of Labor. The state’s unemployment rate stood at 3.5 percent in November, up from a revised 3.4 percent in... Read More.

LOWEST GAS PRICES IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA LEAD STATEWIDE STABILITY AT THE PUMP

Monday, January 12

Drivers in Dade, Catoosa and Walker counties continue to enjoy some of the most affordable fuel in Georgia, with the **Catoosa-Dade-Walker region reporting the lowest average regular gasoline price in the state at approximately $2.52 per gallon as of Monday — well below the... Read More.

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Jackson County Board of Education Honors Donna Abbott as Teacher of the Year

Monday, January 12

The Jackson County Board of Education has announced Mrs. Donna Abbott as the 2025 Jackson County Teacher of the Year. Abbott is a kindergarten teacher at Bridgeport Elementary School, where she has dedicated the past 16 years to educating and inspiring young learners. The Jackson County... Read More.

GNTC Receives Aircraft Donation for Aviation Maintenance Program

Monday, January 12

Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program has expanded its hands-on training resources with the donation of a Cessna 401A aircraft. The aircraft was donated by a private individual from Dalton and marks the fourth 400-series Cessna airplane now owned by GNTC. According to... Read More.

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GDOT Completes Major I-59 Bridge Improvements in Dade County as Part of $51 Million Northwest Georgia Investment

Monday, January 12

The Georgia Department of Transportation has completed a series of major infrastructure projects across Northwest Georgia, including a significant bridge rehabilitation effort along Interstate 59 in Dade County. The Dade County project involved rehabilitation work on multiple bridges along I-59, a critical freight and commuter... Read More.

Dade County Commission Addresses Public Safety, Capital Projects, and Community Priorities at January Meeting

Monday, January 12

Dade County Commission Addresses Public Safety, Capital Projects, and Community Priorities at January Meeting The Dade County Board of Commissioners conducted a workshop followed by its regularly scheduled January meeting, focusing on public safety investments, capital improvement projects, financial matters, and community initiatives. Workshop Highlights During the... Read More.

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IB Parks & Entertainment to Operate Lake Winnepesaukah Starting in 2026

Monday, January 12

Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park will begin a new chapter in 2026, as IB Parks & Entertainment announces a long-term commitment to operate the historic attraction. The partnership focuses on preserving the park’s heritage while ensuring its continued success for future generations. “Lake Winnie is a... Read More.

Lady Bulldogs Host South Carolina — Sunday on K-WIN

Sunday, January 11

Lady Bulldogs Host South Carolina — Sunday on K-WIN ATHENS, Ga. — The University of Georgia Lady Bulldogs return to action this Sunday as they host the South Carolina Gamecocks in a marquee women’s basketball matchup in Athens. Tip-off is set for Sunday, January 11, with... Read More.

Former Hutcheson Hospital Campus Closed; Emergency Services Now at New Battlefield Parkway Facility

Georgia Drivers Can Now Add Emergency Contact Information to License Records

Georgia Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly in November, Remains Below National Average

LOWEST GAS PRICES IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA LEAD STATEWIDE STABILITY AT THE PUMP

Jackson County Board of Education Honors Donna Abbott as Teacher of the Year

GNTC Receives Aircraft Donation for Aviation Maintenance Program

GDOT Completes Major I-59 Bridge Improvements in Dade County as Part of $51 Million Northwest Georgia Investment

Dade County Commission Addresses Public Safety, Capital Projects, and Community Priorities at January Meeting

IB Parks & Entertainment to Operate Lake Winnepesaukah Starting in 2026

Lady Bulldogs Host South Carolina — Sunday on K-WIN

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