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From the Ingles Studio this is The Northwest Georgia News Podcast from the Rome News Tribune, Calhoun Times, Catoosa Walker News, and Polk County Standard. 

Today is Saturday, November 23rd and happy birthday to Bruce Hornsby 

***11.23.24 - BIRTHDAY – BRUCE HORNSBY*** 

I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Northwest Georgia is talking about presented by Drake Realty. 

1. Polk County Students Explore Health Care Career Options 
2. Wildfire Risk Persists in North Georgia Despite Recent Rainfall 
3. Signs of Christmas at Atrium Health Floyd 

Plus, Dr. Ike Reighardt from Must Ministries on the Gobble Jog. 

These stories and more are coming up in today’s edition of the Northwest Georgia News podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  

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STORY 1:   Polk County Students Explore Health Care Career Options 

Polk County College and Career Academy students explored various health care careers at a fair organized by Atrium Health Floyd on November 15 at Cedartown High School. The event aimed to broaden students' understanding of health care roles beyond doctors and nurses. About 750 students from Rockmart and Cedartown High Schools attended, engaging with representatives from areas like imaging, radiology, EMS, and more. Senior Abbie Crenshaw expressed interest in becoming an EMT. Atrium Health Floyd, the official health care provider for Polk School District, supports school health services and virtual doctor visits. 

STORY 2:   Wildfire Risk Persists in North Georgia Despite Recent Rainfall 

Georgia remains in a prolonged drought, with recent rains only slightly reducing wildfire risks. Fire Management Officer Mike Davis warns that despite the rain, vegetation remains highly flammable. Leaves and fine fuels can dry out quickly, returning to high-risk conditions within days. The public is urged to remain cautious and follow SSTAR burn requirements, which include maintaining safe distances from flammable areas and structures, burning only during daylight, and ensuring constant supervision until fires are fully extinguished. For fire restrictions, contact local fire departments or the Georgia Forestry Commission. 

STORY 3:  Signs of Christmas at Atrium Health Floyd 

Workers used a crane to place a large Christmas tree, adorned with silver ornaments and topped with a star, on the roof of Atrium Health Floyd on Wednesday. This festive addition contributes to the growing holiday spirit in the community, as decorations begin to brighten the area for the season. 

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STORY 4: Community Thanksgiving Worship Event Nov. 25 in Calhoun 

The Gordon County Christian Ministerial Alliance is hosting a Community Thanksgiving Worship on Monday, November 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Harris Arts Center's Ratner Theater. Worship leader Jim Sellers and his wife Treva will lead the event with a medley of praise and worship music. The GCMA aims to unite local churches for community worship and foster a sense of partnership among them. 

STORY 5:   GHC To Add a New Bachelor's Degree in the Fall 

In 2025, Georgia Highlands College will introduce a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Communication, its first four-year degree in the School of Humanities. This innovative program, led by Dean Jessica Lindberg, aims to equip students with diverse skills in media and communication, catering to the growing creative economy in Georgia. The curriculum includes core courses in media, communication, business, and technology, with flexible electives and a capstone project or internship. The program also offers a seamless transition for associate degree students and includes a partnership with the Georgia Film Academy for additional certification. 

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