Category Archives: Polk County

Pink Day stresses the importance of annual mammograms, breast health

Pink Day stresses the importance of annual mammograms, breast health

Monday, October 13, 2025–10:45 a.m. -News Release- As northwest Georgia’s largest and longest-serving cancer care providers, Atrium Health Floyd + Harbin Clinic brings years of experience and collaboration to every patient’s care. For the 24th year, that expertise in the fight against breast cancer was illustrated Friday at Truett’s Chick-fil-A in Rome during National Mammography…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices dip

Georgia gas prices dip

Monday, October 13, 2025–10:35 a.m. -AAA South- As fall settles over the Peach State, Georgia motorists are enjoying a modest break at the gas pump. Over the past weekend, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline dipped slightly, reflecting national trends of steady supply and tempered demand. As of Monday, the statewide average stands at…Continue Reading

Breast cancer awareness event in Polk County on Monday

Breast cancer awareness event in Polk County on Monday

Sunday, October 12, 2025–3:45 p.m. -News release- The Polk County Health Department will host a breast cancer awareness event featuring free breast exams on Monday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the health department, located at 125 East Ware Street in Cedartown.   Interested women may walk in for service during these hours. Door prizes,…Continue Reading

[Video] Skills Challenge for high school students coming to Rome on Nov. 4

[Video] Skills Challenge for high school students coming to Rome on Nov. 4

Sunday, October 12, 2025–3:26 p.m. -News Release- The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) is partnering with Duffey Southeast, Inc. and RaLin to host construction students from high schools in 14 local counties for the Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge. The event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the…Continue Reading

[Interview} Dr. Gary Voccio discusses COVID-19, flu vaccines

[Interview} Dr. Gary Voccio discusses COVID-19, flu vaccines

Thursday, October 9, 2025–11:20 a.m. -Staff reports- Earlier this week, it was announced that the Georgia Department of Public Health has begun administering COVID-19 vaccinations at health departments throughout Georgia based on the current vaccine supply. Those interested in getting the vaccine should call their local health department to be sure they have the vaccine…Continue Reading

GNTC’s Medical Assisting program excels on accreditation review

GNTC’s Medical Assisting program excels on accreditation review

Thursday, October 9, 2025–10:50 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Medical Assisting program successfully passed its recent accreditation site visit with no recommendations from the review team. GNTC’s Medical Assisting program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in hospitals, physicians’ offices, outpatient care, and other healthcare facilities. The program also…Continue Reading

Paulding County elementary school student dies during field trip in Polk County

Paulding County elementary school student dies during field trip in Polk County

Thursday, October 9, 2025–7:40 a.m. -Staff reports- A Paulding County Elementary School student died on Wednesday during a field trip to a farm in Rockmart. According to the Polk County Police Department: Officers were dispatched to an address on Cartersville Highway at around 12:16 p.m. in reference to a child who was not breathing. The…Continue Reading

DPH administering COVID-19 vaccines ahead of respiratory season

DPH administering COVID-19 vaccines ahead of respiratory season

Wednesday, October 8, 2025–9:20 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approval of last month’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations, the Georgia Department of Public Health has begun administering COVID-19 vaccinations at health departments throughout Georgia based on the current vaccine supply. Health departments have additionally…Continue Reading

GNTC to host Open House events on all six campuses Oct. 16

GNTC to host Open House events on all six campuses Oct. 16

Tuesday, October 7, 2025–10:20 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities, and meet faculty and staff. The event on Thursday, Oct. 16, will take place from 10 a.m. to…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices creep upward

Georgia gas prices creep upward

Monday, October 6, 2025–11:10 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average is quietly edging higher, reminding drivers that even small increases can add up at the pump. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight.  As of Monday, the state average is 2 cents higher than…Continue Reading