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

Thursday, August 7

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... Read More.

Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing Begins Today for 423 Area Code

Tuesday, August 5

Beginning today callers in East Tennessee’s 423 area code will be required to dial all 10 digits of a phone number—including the area code—for all local calls. This change affects residents and businesses in Hamilton, Marion, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, Bradley, McMinn, Monroe, and... Read More.

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Fort Payne Police Department Achieves Prestigious State Accreditation

Monday, August 4

FORT PAYNE, AL — After nearly two years of diligent preparation and hard work, the Fort Payne Police Department has achieved a major milestone—becoming one of only 14 law enforcement agencies in Alabama to be officially accredited by the Alabama Association of Chiefs of... Read More.

Dade County Breaks Ground on New Affordable Housing Development

Monday, August 4

Trenton, GA – August 4, 2025 — A new chapter in Dade County’s future began this morning as local leaders, officials, and community partners gathered to break ground on a long-awaited affordable housing project. The ceremony, held at 10 a.m., marked the official start of... Read More.

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GNTC Nursing Program Achieves 100% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for Third Consecutive Year

Monday, August 4

All 17 graduates pass national licensure exam on first attempt ROCK SPRING, GA — Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is celebrating a major milestone as all 17 graduates of its 2025 Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program passed the National Council Licensure Examination for... Read More.

Dade County Pet Project Expands Services with Free Microchips for Spayed/Neutered Pets

Monday, August 4

Dade County, GA — Pet owners in Dade County have something to celebrate: the Dade Animal Coalition (T-DAC) has received a generous donation of 100 microchips, now being offered free of charge to pets spayed or neutered through the Dade County Pet Project. This new... Read More.

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Jackson County Prepares For No Student Cell Phone Use

Saturday, August 2

Ider Police Target Reckless Driving in Saturation Patrol

Saturday, August 2

IDER, AL – Due to a recent increase in traffic collisions, roadway fatalities, and reports of reckless driving, the Ider Police Department initiated a targeted saturation patrol to improve roadway safety and crack down on dangerous driving behaviors. The operation led to multiple arrests, including... Read More.

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Six Dade County Students Approved for Georgia Promise Scholarship

Thursday, July 31

Six students from Dade County have been approved for Georgia’s new Promise Scholarship program, joining thousands across the state who will receive education vouchers worth more than $6,000 for the upcoming school year. The Georgia Promise Scholarship, managed by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, is... Read More.

AAA Launches Statewide “School’s Open – Drive Carefully” Campaign to Promote Back-to-School Safety

Tuesday, July 29

As Georgia students head back to class, AAA is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert near schools and bus stops as part of its annual “School’s Open – Drive Carefully” campaign. The initiative, launched nationally in 1946, aims to reduce dangerous driving... Read More.

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

Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing Begins Today for 423 Area Code

Fort Payne Police Department Achieves Prestigious State Accreditation

Dade County Breaks Ground on New Affordable Housing Development

GNTC Nursing Program Achieves 100% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for Third Consecutive Year

Dade County Pet Project Expands Services with Free Microchips for Spayed/Neutered Pets

Jackson County Prepares For No Student Cell Phone Use

Ider Police Target Reckless Driving in Saturation Patrol

Six Dade County Students Approved for Georgia Promise Scholarship

AAA Launches Statewide “School’s Open – Drive Carefully” Campaign to Promote Back-to-School Safety

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