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GNTC student overcomes challenges through Accelerated Career program
Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Accelerated Career program has empowered Logan Knight to pursue a career path in information technology after overcoming brain cancer. Logan Knight, 18, and his twin sister, Ella, are seniors at Model High School in Rome. He participates in GNTC’s Accelerated Career program, which allows eligible high school students to fast-track…
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Parks statue unveiled at Alabama state capitol in Montgomery
Former Northwest Georgia resident and sculptor Julia Knight got to celebrate the unveiling of her latest work in Montgomery ahead of the weekend as the State Capitol added two new statues to their grounds to honor some of Alabama’s finest citizens. The new statue honoring Rosa Parks was unveiled to the public on Friday, October…
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Shut down likely to continue, Troops still getting paid
The bad news? There’s no end in sight as the House of Representatives remains closed and House Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to negotiate and the Senate remains deadlocked on a continuing resolution to fund the government and re-open the doors to agencies and offices across the nation. The shutdown of the Federal government continues, and…
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WEATHER: False fall still around for days ahead
Another pleasant, sunny day mixed with a few clouds is in store for the area as the National Weather Service predicts more false fall=like forecasts for at least the rest of the week, and into the start of September. Temperatures will remain around a high in the mid 80s for the day and down in…
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AT&T Donates $25,000 to TCSG Foundation to Support Digital Access and Literacy for Underserved Students in Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. — The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Foundation has received a $25,000 contribution from AT&T to support the expansion of digital access and literacy for underserved students participating in Georgia’s Dual Achievement Program. The investment will provide students ages 16 to 21 with loaner computers and digital literacy training—equipping them with the tools…
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RELEASE: Consistent, Steady Growth Key to Winning Economic Long Game
Note: The following release was provided by the Georgia Department of Labor on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Apologies for just now getting it online. – KtE ATLANTA – Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced (Thursday, April 18) that Georgia’s March unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged from a revised 3.1 percent in February. The unemployment rate…
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Ashley Marie Cowan (left) is Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) 2024 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner, and Deanna Hulsey, instructor of Cosmetology, has been named the college’s 2024 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year. (Contributed by GNTC) GNTC names 2024 GOAL, Rick Perkins Award winners
Ashley Marie Cowan, a Pre-Occupational Healthcare student from Adairsville, has been named Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) 2024 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner, and Deanna Hulsey, instructor of Cosmetology, has been named the college’s 2024 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year. The winners were named during the Seven Hills Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30,…
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Firefighters save victim pulled out of burning residence this morning
Cedartown Fire and Rescue were able to save a man who was inside of a home on Jones Street that caught fire and was a total loss, according to Fire Chief Kyle Watters. Engines 4 and 5 initially responded to the Jones Street residence at 8:45 a.m. where firefighters found the house engulfed in flames…