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Whitfield County Women: Could Prunes Be Your Secret to Stronger Bones? Doctors Explain
In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights of the findings and provide Georgia residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouA new study from Penn State University suggests that prunes may play a significant role in supporting bone health in postmenopausal women. This research is particularly relevant for women in Whitfield County, Georgia, because maintaining strong bones can significantly impact quality of life and independence.What This Means for Your HealthIncorporating prunes into your daily diet could help preserve bone density and strength, potentially reducing your risk of fractures and...
Cohutta fireworks celebration to highlight town growth, offer food and fun
Cohutta may be one of the smallest communities in Whitfield County, but Mayor Ron Shinnick said the town has “a lot of great things going on.”. “It’s constantly growing and changing,” Shinnick said. “It’s a great family town.”. On Saturday, Shinnick said the town will...
Chatsworth's Ridley appointed to House study committee on private water systems
ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Ridley,R-Chatsworth, was recently appointed by Speaker Jon Burns R-Newington to serve as a member of a Georgia House of Representatives study committee on private water systems. Ridley represents the citizens of District 6, which includes Murray County and portions of Gordon and Whitfield counties.
The Bookshelf: Dalton Library electric vehicle chargers adding an hourly fee for usage
After four months of providing the Electric Vehicle community with free access to electricity for charging their automobiles, the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library will begin charging a fee of $3 per hour starting July 1. The library installed two tethered J-1772 Level 2 Commercial 48Amp 11.5kw chargers that went live...
Planning commission recommends approval of several rezoning requests
The Dalton-Varnell-Whitfield County Planning Commission recommended approval of several rezoning requests at its Monday meeting. The planning commission makes recommendations to the city councils of Dalton and Varnell and the county commissioners. The commission recommended approval of:. — A request by Leslie Araceli Ramirez to rezone from low-density, single-family residential...
Planning commission recommends denial of Dug Gap rezoning
Residents of the Dug Gap Road area packed the Whitfield County courthouse meeting room to overflowing Monday for a meeting of the Dalton-Varnell-Whitfield County Planning Commission. The planning commission makes recommendations to the city councils of Dalton and Varnell and to the county commission on zoning matters. The Dug Gap...
The Bookshelf: Library system’s Summer Reading Program is in full swing
If you are looking for fun, free things to do this summer then stop by one of the Northwest Georgia Regional Library System branches, Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library and Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library. Each branch has programs for all ages every month. Plus, they have a reading challenge for all ages.
Dalton-Varnell-Whitfield County Planning Commission meets Monday
The Dalton-Varnell-Whitfield County Planning Commission meets Monday at 6 p.m. in the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners meeting room of the county courthouse, 205 N. Selvidge St. in Dalton. The planning commission makes recommendations to the city councils of Dalton and Varnell and the county commissioners. The planning commission members...
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