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Charlie Ferguson Community Center Hosts Free Health and Job Fair
The Charlie Ferguson Community Center hosted its annual free Community Health and Job Fair July 13, providing services and resources to almost 300 people. Health services included vision screenings, A1C test, blood glucose, body mass, blood pressure, vaccines, breast exams, prostate markers, stroke prevention, hepatitis C and HIV testing. Health partners included Wellstar Health System, Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, Georgia Highlands Medical Services, Lions Club, Bethesda Community Clinic and the Abundant Living Foundation. Resources at the fair included Medicare Fraud Patrol, Social Security Administration, Veterans Services, 911, EMA, Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, Stand Up for Seniors, Cherokee County Senior Services, MS Society, Legal Services, Goodwill and Workforce Georgia. Chick-fil-A Canton and Medicare Fraud Patrol co-sponsored lunch.
Local Receives Award at NSDAR Conference
Members of the Fielding Lewis DAR Chapter in Marietta recently attended the 133rd Continental Congress, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s annual conference in Washington, DC. During Continental Congress, awards and honors are presented to chapters, daughters and individuals. The American Heritage Committee honored all the 2023 winners at their ceremony on June 25. The prestigious Evelyn Cole Peters award is given in recognition of excellence to entries...
Roswell police investigating shooting after victim turns up at precinct
ROSWELL, Ga. - Roswell police officers at the precinct at 4400 Lower Roswell Road, which is near Johnson Ferry Road, were alerted to a shooting that had occurred at another location shortly before midnight July 21. The injured person was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Roswell...
Researchers work to change perception of weeds in Georgia
With ecology as common ground, Mario Bretfeld, Michael Blackwell, and Eric Duncan have taken on a bit of a marketing project. They want people to love weeds. Using scientific acumen, the trio want people to reconsider certain plants as beneficial to the environment, thanks to a project housed at Kennesaw State University's Field Station.
Entrepreneur seeks degree at GNTC
A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student is studying Business Technology more than 20 years after receiving her High School Equivalency through GNTC. Amanda Chadwell, 42, was born in Florida and moved to Georgia when she was 11. Family circumstances led her to drop out of high school. Chadwell, then an 18-year-old mother-to-be enrolled at […] The post Entrepreneur seeks degree at GNTC appeared first on Polk Today.
Georgia Weather: Scattered Storms Expected Through Saturday
Scattered thunderstorms will again roll into Georgia this afternoon. Residents should prepare for lightning, heavy rainfall, and gusts up to 40 mph. 🌩️ Why It Matters: Severe weather impacts daily life, from commute disruptions to potential property damage. Staying informed helps residents take necessary precautions. 🌧️ What’s Happening:...
Hiding indoors from the heat? Here's what to know about air quality
LISTEN: Georgians escaping the heat by staying indoors are two to five times more at risk of breathing polluted air versus being outdoors. That’s according to the American Lung Association. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge reports on ways to stay healthy at home. Higher temperatures, humidity and indoor air pollutants...
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