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Late Tallapoosa Mayor William ‘Pete’ Bridges Inducted into Georgia Municipal Hall of Fame - City Of Tallapoosa, Georgia
The late Tallapoosa Mayor William “Pete” Bridges was one of four outstanding local government leaders inducted into the Georgia Municipal Hall of Fame on Monday at the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Convention in Savannah.
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Northside updates online pricing resources
Northside Hospital has updated its online information related to patient billing, health care cost estimates, and prices for treatment. You can find details at northside.com/pricing-transparency.
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Experimental Colorectal Cancer Drug Dostarlimab Leading to Remission
For decades, immunotherapy drugs have been used to treat life-threatening diseases like lung cancer or leukemia. Recently, doctors at New York's Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center conducted research on an immunotherapy drug to treat colorectal cancer — with incredible results.
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Nurse Practitioner Julie Horton Joins CHI Memorial Family Practice Associates - Northgate
CHI Memorial Medical Group is pleased to announce Julie Horton, NP-C, is now seeing patients at CHI Memorial Family Practice Associates – Northgate. Horton earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. She then completed a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Samford University in Birmingham, AL. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
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Salvation Army Community Information Session on July 12
Salvation Army Community Information Session on July 12
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FCS Board Work Session on July 12
FCS Board Work Session on July 12
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City of Tallapoosa City Council Meeting on July 11
City of Tallapoosa City Council Meeting on July 11
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Two Arrested in Animal Cruelty Case in Walker County - Walker County, GA - Official Government Site
Two people stand accused of animal cruelty following the discovery of a hoarding case over the weekend in north Walker County.
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City Council Meetings on July 5
City Council Meetings on July 5
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Georgia Tech’s Economic Impact Grows to Nearly $4.2 Billion in Fiscal Year 2021
The University System of Georgia (USG) released its annual report highlighting the significant economic impact that Georgia’s higher education institutions had across the state between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021. The data calculated by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business includes a breakdown of Georgia Tech’s benefit to the state.
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Atlanta Ophthalmology Associates wins patient care award
Atlanta Ophthalmology Associates is the winner of the Physician/Physician Practice Group category of Atlanta Business Chronicle's Health Care Heroes awards.
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City Of Woodstock Awarded Lci Grant By Atlanta Regional Commission
The Atlanta Regional Commission announced on May 11th that it awarded a Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grant to Woodstock and nine other metro Atlanta communities. The grant amount awarded to Woodstock is $200,000 for the Woodstock Downtown Noonday Creek and Rubes Creek Trail plan.
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AJC: Long COVID and heart conditions — even mild cases can cause long-term problems
In the wake of the Delta and Omicron surges of the past year, physicians are finding that 10% to 30% of patients who have had COVID-19 are experiencing an array of life-altering, long-term conditions referred to as long-haul COVID. These include heart disease and cardiovascular-related symptoms, such as a fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, brain fog and chronic fatigue.
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Smith Named Roan Assistant Principal
Alesa Smith was approved as the assistant principal for Roan School at the June meeting of the Dalton Board of Education. Smith currently serves as a primary instructional coach at City Park School.
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Board Meeting on July 11
Board Meeting on July 11
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NGMC Credited with Contributing more than 3.5 Billion to Local and State Economy in 2020
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has a positive financial impact on the local community and state, estimated at more than $3.5 billion according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA).
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Non-Invasive Esophageal Cancer Screening Now Available in Athens
Patients suffering from frequent heartburn or acid reflux are at a higher risk of developing esophageal cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Research, esophageal adenocarcinoma, the most common form of esophageal cancer, is often linked to a condition called Barrett’s Esophagus, which is believed to affect about one percent, or approximately 3.3 million, of people in the U.S. Esophageal cancer is often not found until it is advanced, but it can be treated successfully if it is found early through screenings. Early detection saves lives, and this screening technology can identify pre-cancerous cells that can be effectively eradicated.
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First Fridays - Concert on the Square: Soul Purpose Band, Motown and Soul Music on July 1
First Fridays - Concert on the Square: Soul Purpose Band, Motown and Soul Music on July 1
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SBA Working Capital Disaster Loan Deadline
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses in Georgia to apply for working capital loans before the July 13 deadline. The disaster loan program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations affected by the severe flood damage from Hurricane Ida from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, 2021.
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NGMC Lumpkin Breaks Ground on Future Hospital in Dahlonega
The future of healthcare in Lumpkin County and the anchor of the Gateway Corridor is now officially under construction. Hundreds of people, community leaders, healthcare workers and project members gathered this morning to break and bless the ground at the future campus of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Lumpkin.