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Georgia football gets 2025 commitment from in-state offensive lineman
Cortez Smith watched as a recruit as Georgia football further established itself under Kirby Smart as a premier program by winning national championships in 2021 and 2022 and going 42-2 over the last three seasons. The four-star offensive lineman from Parkview High who lives in Snellville didn’t mention that on-field...
Man found shot dead in crashed car in Hall County
OAKWOOD, Ga. - Oakwood police found a man shot multiple times inside a crashed vehicle in Hall County late Saturday afternoon. Officials say the car had crashed into the back of a residence on Wild Berry Court. The victim was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville where he was...
Thousands Attend Snapping Shoals EMC Annual Meeting
More than 3,000 people, including about 1,500 members, gathered Thursday for the Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corp. annual meeting at the Georgia International Horse Park. In addition to the traditional blue grass sounds of The Purple Hulls, attendees received health information from Piedmont Newton Hospital, energy tips from SSEMC employees and a visit from 811’s Digger the Dog. Keith Williams of Covington was the lucky winner of the 2003 Ford Ranger that was retired from SSEMC’s fleet. Rufus and Margaret Johnson of Covington were recognized as the Oldest Married Couple present and will receive a $100 credit on their power bill. Carolyn Greeson of Covington was recognized as the Oldest Member in attendance and will receive a $50 credit. Lance Harper (District 1), G. Anthony Norton (District 2), Walter Johnson (District 3) and Gene Morris (District 4) were each re-elected to serve three-year terms for their districts on the SSEMC board of directors. Jeff Wigington was elected to fill the unexpired term of District 2 director Dr. Millard Ross, who died last July. Snapping Shoals EMC is a member-owned electric cooperative providing electric service to approximately 100,000 homes and businesses in an eight-county area that includes large portions of Newton, Rockdale and Henry counties, as well as part of DeKalb, Butts, Walton, Jasper and Morgan counties.
Cherokee Schools Wins National Communications Awards
The Cherokee County School District has earned a record number of national awards for excellence in communications and public relations, the district announced. The National School Public Relations Association annually honors the best publications and electronic media produced by school districts nationwide as part of its communications efforts. CCSD earned seven national awards in this year’s contest, which is judged by communications and public relations professionals. ...
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.
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