ATLANTA, Aug. 31, 2026 — The American Red Cross announced its LifeBlood Fund, a five-year, $300 million national effort to strengthen and modernize the nation’s blood supply — ensuring that every patient in the United States has access to lifesaving blood when and where it is needed. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, and the Red Cross provides nearly 40% of the nation’s supply. However, mounting pressures — including extreme weather disruptions to

By: MELANIE DALLAS | CEO, Highland Rivers Behavioral Health September is National Recovery Month and it is a good opportunity for us to reflect on what recovery means, especially for individuals living with complex mental health challenges. It’s important to understand that recovery is not the same as ‘cure.’ Individuals living in recovery with mental health conditions are not cured of their conditions, but rather have learned to manage those conditions in order to live in an

Lauretta Hannon is executive director of Institutional Advancement at GNTC and author of “A Priest Walks into a Waffle House: Stories from a Gritty, Grace-Filled Life.” Lauretta Hannon, executive director of Institutional Advancement at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), has announced a book launch celebration for her spiritual memoir, “A Priest Walks into a Waffle House: Stories from a Gritty, Grace-Filled Life.” The event will take place Thursday, Sept. 10, fr

Reports this morning indicate a Cedartown Police officer has been placed on administrative leave after a donkey was shot, and the donkey's owner has established a GoFundMe to help with legal fees. Fox5 Atlanta reports this morning that Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newson announced that command staff has launched an investigation into a shooting that took place at Elsberry Riding and Farm. Fox5 said an unidentified officer with teh Cedartown PD has been placed on administrativ

Lorenzo Robinson is the new voice of the Gordon Central Warriors on Georgia 101.7 WJTH. (Photo: NICOLE SEITZ) For those who listen to Gordon Central Football on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH, you might have heard a new, refreshing voice behind the microphone of the first game of the season on August 20th. That voice belongs to the extremely talented broadcaster Lorenzo Robinson, 25, who is now the official voice of Gordon Central Warriors football for the local radio station. Robinso

Gordon County Schools will be holding a meeting for private and home school children with disabilities on September 21, 2026, at 3:30 PM. The consultation process is required by the IDEA 2004 to discuss services and support offered by Gordon County Schools. At the meeting, we will discuss child find processes and how parents, teachers, and private school officials will be informed of the child find process and procedures; determine the proportionate share of federal funds ava

GNTC’s graduates of the Associate of Science in Nursing program in December 2025 are (from the top left) Brenna Lauren Collins, Amanda Arnold, Diego Espinoza, Brittany Lashea Moore, Alaina M. Robinson, Carlee Ann Corbin, Kimberly A. Lopez, Jordan McLain, April Christian, Elizabeth Contez Abernathy, Tjede S. Howard, Netashna Elizabeth Dianne Ford, Alora Bryan, Heather B. Lee, Sisi Mariela Mendez Jimenez, and Savannah Grace Watkins. Alyssa Bell Oberg and Annalisa Stowe are not

AdventHealth invites the community to gather for an evening of worship, encouragement and connection at Night of Hope, a free concert and community event taking place Saturday, Sept. 19, at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. The event will feature performances by nationally recognized Christian artists Naomi Raine and Pat Barrett, along with songs by local musician, Daniel Mulkey, and encouraging messages from area faith leaders. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with the program beginning at

ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. – the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. In addition to the payment, Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook. The agreement resolves claims by 47 States and D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the N

Atlanta - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is pleased to announce that his office will be hosting a FIN FIT webinar on Monday, September 21 at 6 pm titled “Funding Strategies & AI-Powered Decision Making.” “Often, business owners focus on finding capital without taking time to understand the true cost and risk that comes with it,” said Secretary Raffensperger. “This webinar will help business owners protect their bottom line and position their businesses for long-term su

From left are Joann Jackson, HMC surgical clinical reviewer; Madison Mills, Surgical Services director; Rod Rodriguez, MD, HPG – General Surgery; and Emily Porupski, medical student; at the recent American College of Surgeons National Quality, Safety, and Cancer Conference in Orlando. Madison Mills, Surgical Services director for Hamilton Medical Center, and Rod Rodrguez, MD, surgeon for Hamilton Physician Group – General Surgery, were selected to present an abstract poster a

Calhoun High School proudly recognizes 52 students who earned AP Scholar distinctions from the College Board for their outstanding performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams in 2026. The College Board’s AP Scholar Awards recognize high school students who demonstrate college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. During the 2025–2026 school year, Calhoun High School offered 17 AP courses, providing students with rigorous academic opportunities across a wide range o