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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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[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...
Apr 15, 2026
Railroad crossing work on Alabama Highway scheduled for Thursday
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 -Staff reports- Norfolk Southern Railroad is returning to the area on Thursday Alabama Highway will be down to two lanes starting at 8 am between Coosa High School and the city limits. It's the same spot as before. Crews are improving the approach to the crossing and extending. There will be a...
Apr 15, 2026
