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Georgia Northwestern Technical College Announces Multiple Job Openings Across Campuses

Friday, January 2

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is currently seeking qualified candidates to join its team at several campuses across Northwest Georgia. The college is hiring for a variety of positions, ranging from part-time support staff to full-time instructional roles. Open positions include: Part-Time Custodian – Aviation... Read More.

Georgia DPS Releases New Year’s Holiday Travel Activity Report

Friday, January 2

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released its New Year’s holiday travel period activity report, outlining enforcement efforts and crash statistics recorded statewide by law enforcement agencies. According to the report, troopers and officers issued 125 DUI citations during the holiday travel period.... Read More.

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Sports Illustrated Names McLemore’s “The Keep” Best New Golf Course in the Nation

Thursday, January 1

McLemore Resort’s newest golf course, The Keep, has earned national recognition after being named Sports Illustrated’s Best New Course of 2025, placing the northwest Georgia destination among the elite in the golf world. The honor was announced by Sports Illustrated following months of evaluation and... Read More.

Several New Georgia Laws Take Effect, Impacting Courts, Elections, Insurance, and Consumers

Thursday, January 1

A wide-ranging slate of new Georgia laws went into effect Thursday, bringing changes that affect everything from court proceedings and elections to insurance coverage, consumer protections, and professional licensing. Among the most significant changes is the Georgia Courts Access and Consumer Protection Act, which places... Read More.

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Georgia Awarded $218.8 Million for First Year of GREAT Health Initiative

Tuesday, December 30

The State of Georgia has been awarded $218.8 million for the first year of the Georgia Rural Enhancement and Transformation of Health (GREAT Health) Program, a new initiative aimed at strengthening rural healthcare systems and improving health outcomes statewide. Governor Brian Kemp, in partnership with... Read More.

Airlines Tighten Carry-On Enforcement as New ID Option Takes Effect in New Year

Tuesday, December 30

Travelers heading into the new year should prepare for stricter enforcement of carry-on luggage rules at airports, along with a new option for passengers who do not have a standard form of identification. Most airlines now limit carry-on bags to a maximum size of 22... Read More.

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Sand Mountain Community Mourns Loss of 14-Year-Old Student

Tuesday, December 30

Sand Mountain Community Mourns Loss of 14-Year-Old Student IDER, Ala. — The Sand Mountain community is mourning the loss of Noah Smothers, a 14-year-old student remembered for his kindness, humor, and bright spirit. New Home Baptist Church shared on social media that Smothers, a member of... Read More.

Red Flag Warning Issued for Dade County Amid Dangerous Fire Conditions

Tuesday, December 30

A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for Dade County and other parts of Georgia today from noon until 7 p.m., as weather conditions create a heightened risk for wildfires. According to forecasters, elevated winds with gusts reaching up to 25 miles per hour,... Read More.

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New Georgia Laws Take Effect Thursday, Bringing Changes to Courts, Elections, Insurance and Healthcare

Monday, December 29

Several new Georgia laws will take effect Thursday, January 1, 2026, ushering in changes that impact courts, elections, insurance, healthcare, vehicle registration and consumer protections across the state. One of the new measures, the Georgia Courts Access and Consumer Protection Act, creates new regulations for... Read More.

Brrr….Winter Weather is back!

Monday, December 29

A strong cold front is sweeping across northwest Georgia, bringing sharply colder temperatures and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say temperatures will fall steadily through the day as the front moves from northwest to southeast across the region. Residents can expect... Read More.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Announces Multiple Job Openings Across Campuses

Georgia DPS Releases New Year’s Holiday Travel Activity Report

Sports Illustrated Names McLemore’s “The Keep” Best New Golf Course in the Nation

Several New Georgia Laws Take Effect, Impacting Courts, Elections, Insurance, and Consumers

Georgia Awarded $218.8 Million for First Year of GREAT Health Initiative

Airlines Tighten Carry-On Enforcement as New ID Option Takes Effect in New Year

Sand Mountain Community Mourns Loss of 14-Year-Old Student

Red Flag Warning Issued for Dade County Amid Dangerous Fire Conditions

New Georgia Laws Take Effect Thursday, Bringing Changes to Courts, Elections, Insurance and Healthcare

Brrr….Winter Weather is back!

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