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Category Archives: Polk County

GNTC student to compete in national competition, visit family in Chicago

GNTC student to compete in national competition, visit family in Chicago

June 22, 2022–6:39 p.m. NEWS RELEASE A trip to Chicago is not only an opportunity to compete in a national competition for one Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student, but also will reunite her with her sister for the first time in six years. Aixa Rodriguez, who was born and raised in Chicago, is among…read more

Ribbon-cutting for Floyd helipad Thursday

Ribbon-cutting for Floyd helipad Thursday

June 22, 2022–6:34 p.m. STAFF REPORTS The new helipad at Floyd Medical Center will officially be dedicated Thursday afternoon during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The helipad sits at the North Second Avenue entrance to the Emergency Care Center and has direct elevator access to trauma bays. It replaces Atrium Health Floyd’s helipad, which was on Riverside…read more

Atrium Health Floyd’s Will Byington earns key real estate designation

Atrium Health Floyd’s Will Byington earns key real estate designation

June 22, 2022–10:14 a.m. NEWS RELEASE Will Byington, director of real estate for Atrium Health Floyd, is now a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). CCIMs can help companies minimize risk, get the maximum return on investments, and make wiser business decisions. Candidates are required to complete extensive educational courses and pass a comprehensive exam. They…read more

Primary Runoff Election returns

Primary Runoff Election returns

June 22, 2022–6:18 a.m. The November General Election contests are now set. On Tuesday, there were four Democrat primary runoffs that were decided. Charlie Bailey won his runoff against Kwanza Hall and will now face Republican Burt Jones in November. For Secretary of State, Bee Nguyen defeated Dee Dawkins-Haigler. Nguyen will now face incumbent Republican…read more

AAA offers some hop tips for driving in the heat

AAA offers some hop tips for driving in the heat

June 21, 2022–5:09 p.m. NEWS RELEASE A heat wave is anticipated across north Georgia this week.  AAA urges motorists to be cautious while driving in extreme heat. “Nothing ruins a summer trip faster than a flat tire, overheated cooling system, or battery that quits working on a hot summer day,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman, AAA-The Auto…read more

Today is runoff election day

Today is runoff election day

June 21, 2022–9:53 a.m. STAFF REPORTS Today is runoff election day in Georgia. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. The only runoff contests locally are state contests on the Democrat ballot. Charlie Bailey is in a runoff with Kwanza Hall for Lt. Governor. For secretary of state Dee Hawkins-Haigler and Bee Nguyen…read more

Georgia gas prices down a penny

Georgia gas prices down a penny

June 20, 2022–10:11 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices decreased by one penny compared to a week ago. The average price is now $4.47. The national average was down three cents and is now $4.98 a gallon. AAA can’t predict if gas prices will decline this week, but you should be prepared to deal with…read more

Georgia gas prices down a penny

Georgia gas prices down a penny

June 20, 2022–10:11 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices decreased by one penny compared to a week ago. The average price is now $4.47. The national average was down three cents and is now $4.98 a gallon. AAA can’t predict if gas prices will decline this week, but you should be prepared to deal with…read more

Georgia Power offers energy efficiency tips during heat wave

Georgia Power offers energy efficiency tips during heat wave

June 20, 2022–9:41 a.m. NEWS RELEASE With afternoon high temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and 100’s this week across the state, air conditioners will be running at full capacity. Georgia Power has some tips on how to keep your home cool without breaking the bank. The company’s My Power Usage program, a free service available for…read more

2022 Census of Agriculture underway

2022 Census of Agriculture underway

June 19, 2022–1:24 p.m. UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION Have you started farming or producing in the last five years? That means you are new to the #AgCensus. Take a minute to register for the 2022 Census of Agriculture, also called the Ag Census, so you can have a voice in the future of our…read more