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Cobb Executive Women to host speed networking luncheon September 6
Cobb Executive Women, a project of the Cobb Chamber, distributed the following announcement about its luncheon in September at the Marietta Country Club:. The Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Executive Women (CEW) will host its speed networking luncheon on Friday, Sept. 6. This event is designed to foster connections and collaboration among like-minded women.
Creekview Agriculture Education Program Earns National Award
The Creekview High School chapter of the FFA agricultural education program has been named a 2024 3 Star Chapter by the National FFA Organization. The National Chapter Award Program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters nationwide, and 3 Star is the highest star rating awarded. Honored chapters demonstrate success in providing educational experiences for all members, growing student leaders, participating in community service and raising awareness about the importance of agriculture. The...
History Cherokee Celebrates Historic Preservation at Annual Awards Banquet
CANTON, GA – History Cherokee hosted its annual Historic Preservation Awards Banquet last night at the Bluffs Conference Center. The event is dedicated to honoring the outstanding work in historic preservation throughout Cherokee County. This year's banquet recognized several historic property owners, businesses, and individuals for their exceptional efforts in preserving the county's rich heritage.
Cherokee Family Violence Center Wins $2,500 at Charity Event
The Cherokee Family Violence Center recently won a $2,500 first place prize in the Cherokee Association of Realtors’ inaugural Charity Pitch Battle. The event, which took place Aug. 14 at The Timbers on Etowah in The Mill on Etowah in Canton, featured an audience vote that determined the winner. The winning charity received a donation of $2,500. An additional $500 was awarded to each of the four other Cherokee County charity competitors: Cherokee County Homeless Veterans, Dominic’s Mission, Limitless Disability Services and North Georgia Angel...
Applications open for Georgia's Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program
The Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program (GVELRP) provides financial relief, by way of student loan repayment, for veterinarians willing to provide veterinary services for food animals in shortage areas around the state. This program is administered by the State Veterinary Education Board with assistance from the Georgia Student Finance Authority (GSFA). The Board also receives administrative support from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The application period for 2025 will be open from Aug 1, 2024, through Sept 30, 2024. For complete details about the Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program please see the overview document below. To be eligible to apply for...
Sandy Springs Fire Department prepares for new resources
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Sandy Springs Fire Department is gearing up to get a new tool that could save lives in the field. The department said it is one of the first in the state to receive the new piece of technology. Seconds matter for first...
Muscogee County Elections Board pushes back on 11th-hour changes by the Georgia Election Board
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — We’re just over 10 weeks away from the general election on Nov. 5. Georgia’s election rules and suggested changes to them remain a topic of discussion. The Republican-controlled Georgia Elections Board has been proposing and making those changes in the run-up to the election. That promoted action this week from the […]
Georgia doctor: With the return of fall sports, here's how to keep young athletes safe
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. — As the new school year gets underway, many students are lacing up their sneakers and hitting the field for fall sports. WJCL 22 News spoke to a doctor about how to help young athletes stay healthy and safe. Dr. Jenna Sirmans with SouthCoast Health said...
GPB evening headlines for August 23, 2024
Many Georgia Democrats gathered to watch Kamala Harris' speech as she formally accepted the party's nomination for president. Metro Atlanta Congresswoman Lucy McBath spoke about gun violence as she followed other Georgians on the stage at the DNC. Savannah's district attorney is dropping charges against six people after two police...
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