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News from August 2022

Hall County names Still to role of Asst. Director of Planning & Development

By Press release submission | Aug 12, 2022

Hall County is pleased to announce the hiring of Ellis Still to the role of Assistant Director of Planning & Development.

Brenau dean of library services presents paper at C.S. Lewis Summer Institute 2022

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2022

Linda Kern, Brenau University’s dean of library services, was among over a dozen presenters from around the world at the C.S. Lewis Summer Institute at Oxford University in Oxford, England, from July 28–Aug. 5.

Board of Commissioners Meeting (Days) on September 14

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

Board of Commissioners Meeting (Days) on September 14

Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Announces 2022 Smart Communities

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation, a public-private organization designed to position Georgia as the leader for innovation, opportunity, and shared economic success, today announced the winners of the 2022 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge, at Central Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins.

Calhoun City Schools and UWG Host Innovation Conference

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2022

Calhoun City Schools (CCS) consistently strives to inspire all students to become lifelong learners in the pursuit of excellence. Although the needs of the workforce are ever changing, CCS recognizes that certain characteristics are constant as we develop the next generation of learners. Creativity, innovation and collaboration are three core traits that are essential to the success of an individual entering the workplace.

Annual Title I Meeting: September 16th, 2022

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2022

Annual Title I Meeting: September 16th, 2022

Council Meeting on August 18

By Press release submission | Aug 8, 2022

Council Meeting on August 18

The Search for Relief Against Extreme Heat

By Press release submission | Aug 8, 2022

Temperatures are climbing around the globe, leaving parts of the world sweltering under extreme heat, with record-breaking temperatures fueling wildfires and severe drought in some areas.

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Median age of Whitfield County residents is 36

By NW Georgia News | Aug 7, 2022

Whitfield County residents have a median age of 36-years-old as of 2020, according to US Census Data.

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121 more people living in Whitfield County in 2021 compared to 2020

By NW Georgia News | Aug 7, 2022

Whitfield County had the 25th largest population in Georgia in 2021.

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Dalton-based Household Goods and Home Construction company Dixie Group Inc. (DXYN:NMQ) sees value rise 30.8% in week ending Aug. 6

By NW Georgia News | Aug 7, 2022

Dixie Group Inc. (DXYN:NMQ) was the highest Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Georgia on Aug. 3.

BC Farmers Market - Downtown at Southern Bank Pavilion on August 9

By Press release submission | Aug 7, 2022

BC Farmers Market - Downtown at Southern Bank Pavilion on August 9

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Walker County sees 1.2% rise in population from 2020 to 2021

By NW Georgia News | Aug 6, 2022

Walker County had the 35th largest population in Georgia in 2021.

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NW Georgia News area weekly mass times

By NW Georgia News | Aug 6, 2022

The following parishes in the NW Georgia News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Median age of Walker County residents reached 42 by 2020

By NW Georgia News | Aug 6, 2022

Walker County residents have a median age of 42-years-old as of 2020, according to US Census Data.

Lake Oconee Academy Senior Lindsey Herring Named Athlete of the Month by Piedmont Athens Regional

By Press release submission | Aug 6, 2022

Piedmont Athens Regional’s Sports Medicine department announced Lindsey Herring, a rising senior at Lake Oconee Academy, has been named Athlete of the Month, a program that recognizes one student athlete each month for his/her demonstrated perseverance through an athletic injury or medical illness either on or off the field.

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Median age of Murray County residents reached 39 by 2020

By NW Georgia News | Aug 5, 2022

Murray County residents have a median age of 39-years-old as of 2020, according to US Census Data.

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Did the population of Murray County rise or fall from 2020 to 2021?

By NW Georgia News | Aug 5, 2022

Murray County had the 52nd largest population in Georgia in 2021.

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Participating Whitfield County Ace Hardware stores raising money for charity starting Aug. 5

By NW Georgia News | Aug 5, 2022

This is the 10th year Ace Hardware stores have raised money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

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Annual charity fundraising event starting at participating Dade County Ace Hardware stores

By NW Georgia News | Aug 5, 2022

This is the 10th year Ace Hardware stores have raised money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.