Polk County
Emergency Need: Blood Assurance calls for donors after surge in trauma cases
Friday, December 12, 2025--7:00 p.m. -News Release- Blood Assurance is facing an emergency need for donations after a sudden spike in trauma cases across the region. The increase in emergency situations has significantly strained the nonprofit's already thin supply. The holiday season is historically one of the most ch...
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Stay safe this sick season: Ways you can help prevent the spread of illness
Thursday, December 11, 2025--10:45 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- As respiratory illnesses rise, Atrium Health Floyd is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around them. Simple actions like practicing good hygiene, staying up to date on vaccinations, and staying home when sick, can hel...
Dec 11, 2025
Troyanna Foster named GNTC's 2026 Adult Education Teacher of the Year
Thursday, December 11, 2025--10:35 a.m. -News Release- Troyanna "Troy" Foster, Adult Basic Education (ABE) instructor for Adult Education in Floyd County, was named Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) Adult Education Teacher of the Year for 2026. "Adult Education makes what seems impossible p...
Dec 11, 2025
Coosa Valley Credit Union wins Best of Georgia designation
Tuesday, December 9, 2025--10:40 a.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union has been recognized as a 2025 Best of Georgia® winner in the Georgia Business Journal's annual readers' poll in the category of Credit Unions. This annual competition allows readers to vote for the best of everything in Georgia, honoring...
Dec 09, 2025
Georgia drivers see some relief at the gas pump
Monday, December 8, 2025--9:55 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia's average price for a gallon of regular gas fell this week, offering some relief to drivers across the state. As of Monday, the statewide average sits at $2.79 per gallon, though daily price changes remain possible. "Georgia drivers are getting some relief at...
Dec 08, 2025
