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Floyd County celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Thursday, April 16, 2026 -Staff reports- This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. 911 dispatchers are the first point of contact when someone needs help the most, and this week is a time to say thanks. "I just want to thank our community and the board for the support they have given us this week...
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Berry College's first-ever Day Of Giving raises nearly $500,000
Thursday, April 16, 2026 -News Release- The Berry College community rallied around the theme "We All Row!" during the college's first-ever Day of Giving on April 8. By the end, 1,860 donors contributed $489,170 to support scholarships and financial aid, academics, athletics, and the student experience. "...
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Dr. Eric L. Holland Honored with GSSA Marvin E. Lewis Sr. Trailblazer Award
Thursday, April 16, 2026 -News Release- Breaking barriers. Building systems. Changing lives. Those are not just phrases. They define the leadership of Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Holland. On Wednesday in Savannah, the Georgia School Superintendents Association recognized Dr. Holland with the prestigiou...
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Chiaha Arts Guild and Cecil T's Mercantile invite Romans to Go Fly A Kite
Thursday, April 16, 2026 -News Release- The Chiaha Arts Guild and Cecil T's Mercantile are taking art outside and into the air. On Sunday, April 19th, from 1-3 PM, the two are partnering to host Go Fly A Kite, a free community event at Bridgepoint Plaza in celebration of National Go Fly A Kite Day. Attendees are invite...
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[VIDEO] GHC Disaster Simulation Builds Nursing Student's Skills
-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- Georgia Highlands College hosted their 6th annual simulated disaster response on Wednesday, April 15th. The event is intense, and includes students in makeup depicting injuries from minor to severe. The maked-up students labelled "victims" were shown to the gymnasium, where they were to li...
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