Category Archives: Gordon County

GNTC’s Nursing program achieves 100% pass rate

GNTC’s Nursing program achieves 100% pass rate

Wednesday, August 6, 2025–10:50 a.m. -News Release- All 17 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduates in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program have passed a national nursing licensure exam this year on their first attempt and achieved a 100% pass rate. This year is the third consecutive year that 100% of GNTC’s ASN…Continue Reading

Former Labor Commissioner announces run for Governor

Former Labor Commissioner announces run for Governor

Wednesday, August 6, 2025–9:00 a.m. -Staff reports- Former DeKalb County CEO Mike Thurmond has officially launched his campaign for Governor of Georgia, joining an ever-growing Democratic field. Thurmond also served as Georgia’s Labor Commissioner from 1999-2011. In a news release, Thurmond said:  “I’m running for Governor to fight for working families, protect and expand access…Continue Reading

Flood Watch remain in effect until this evening

Flood Watch remain in effect until this evening

Tuesday, August 5, 2025–7:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Watch until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be po.ssible in portions of central, east central, north entral, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia, including Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Paulding and Polk Counties. Excessive runoff…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices hold steady

Georgia gas prices hold steady

Monday, August 4, 2025–11:00 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average is holding steady, giving drivers across the Peach State a welcome pause at the pump, as the state’s average gas price holds steady at $2.91.  In an unusual turn, this price remains unchanged from both last week and last month and sits 38 cents lower…Continue Reading

AdventHealth Redmond named Best Regional Hospital in Northwest Georgia by U.S. News and World Report

AdventHealth Redmond named Best Regional Hospital in Northwest Georgia by U.S. News and World Report

Monday, August 4, 2025–10:55 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Redmond is honored to be named Best Regional Hospital in Northwest Georgia in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. The ratings highlight the clinical excellence that powers whole-person health care, and AdventHealth Redmond achieved high performing ratings in: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Heart…Continue Reading

Sendros Appointed to GHA Board of Trustees

Sendros Appointed to GHA Board of Trustees

Sunday, August 3, 2025–6:55 p.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Georgia and AdventHealth Redmond president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Isaac Sendros was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA), as announced at the association’s Annual Meeting of the Assembly on July 11. Sendros will serve as an At-Large Trustee, where his…Continue Reading

AdventHealth and GNTC announce partnership

AdventHealth and GNTC announce partnership

Tuesday, July 29, 2025–9:50 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth and Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) have signed an agreement designed to boost enrollment in GNTC’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program, thereby helping to expand and continue nursing education services in northwest Georgia. The collaboration is designed to strengthen the connection between academic preparation and…Continue Reading

Another hot day in Northwest Georgia

Another hot day in Northwest Georgia

Tuesday, July 29, 2025–9:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. You can expect heat index values up to 108 in portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, so drink plenty of fluids, stay…Continue Reading

Heat Advisory in effect for Monday

Heat Advisory in effect for Monday

Monday, July 28, 2025–8:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday. Heat index values of 105 to 109 are expected for portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink…Continue Reading