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Category Archives: Polk County

GNTC POST graduation held in Calhoun

GNTC POST graduation held in Calhoun

Tuesday, July 30, 2024–9:00 a.m. -News Release- Friends, family, and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun on July 22 to honor 12 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class #BPC1-2024-07. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment as…read more

Gas prices decrease by a penny

Gas prices decrease by a penny

Monday, July 29, 2024–12:21 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices have slowed.  Georgians are paying an average price of $3.33 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline which is a penny less than a week ago, 1 cent more than a month ago, and 21 cents less than this time last year.  It costs drivers an average price of $49.95 to…read more

Audit underway for Northwest Georgia Housing Authority finances

Audit underway for Northwest Georgia Housing Authority finances

Thursday, July 25, 2024–11:15 a.m. -John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com The new director of the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority has brought in an outside accountant to begin sorting out finances within the agency. During the authority’s meeting…read more

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center again recognized for heart care

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center again recognized for heart care

Tuesday, July 23, 2024–9:50 a.m. -News Release- For the seventh consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has earned Gold certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) for the care it provides heart failure patients. The AHA releases its Get With The Guidelines honorees annually. The Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure quality achievement…read more

Georgia gas prices decline

Georgia gas prices decline

Monday, July 22, 2024–6:38 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.34 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago,7 cents more than a month ago, and 1 cent less than this time last year.  It costs…read more

Georgia gas prices increase

Georgia gas prices increase

Monday, July 15, 2024–8:14 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are on the rise. The statewide average is $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline is 7 cents more than a week ago, 10 cents more than a month ago, and 11 cents more than this time last year.  It costs drivers an average price of $50.85 to fill a 15-gallon tank…read more

Georgians urged not to eat Diamond Shruumz products

Georgians urged not to eat Diamond Shruumz products

Sunday, July 14, 2024–5:11 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating reports of severe illnesses associated with Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. Diamond Shruumz products may contain harmful and undisclosed…read more

Gas prices up slightly

Gas prices up slightly

Monday, July 8, 2024–8:32 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices increased slightly compared to a week ago. The statewide average is now $3.32 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny more than a week ago. That is also 1 cent more than a month ago, and 8 cents more than this time last year.  It costs drivers…read more

Georgia gas prices dip

Georgia gas prices dip

Monday, June 24, 2024–11:57 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices dipped another two cents compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is also 12 cents less than a month ago, and 3 cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers an average…read more