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News from July 2022

NGMC Celebrates Pathway to Med School Graduates

By Press release submission | Jul 18, 2022

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) continues to do all it can to help address a shortage of primary care providers across the state, as eight young students recently graduated from the Pathway to Med School program.

Piedmont Leases Space for New Medical Offices Near Piedmont Newton Hospital

By Press release submission | Jul 18, 2022

Piedmont has leased 25,000-square-feet of space in the Shoppes at Martin’s Crossing, about one mile from the Piedmont Newton Hospital campus, for medical offices. The shopping center will be renamed Eastside Crossing and is adjacent to the popular Eastside Trail. Renovations are slated for completion in early 2023.

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NE Atlanta News area weekly mass times

By NE Atlanta News | Jul 16, 2022

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

Northside Hospital system and Anthem reach agreement on contract terms in Georgia

By Press release submission | Jul 15, 2022

The Northside Hospital system and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Georgia today announced they have finalized a new agreement that provides access to care at Northside for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s members. “Northside Hospital has an unwavering focus on patients and their families, and that always is our mission,” said Scott Wade, vice president of Northside Hospital.

Dr. Marc Miller Joins MGA As School Of Business Dean: Middle Georgia State University

By Press release submission | Jul 15, 2022

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South Georgia Technical College To Offer College Completion Grant Opportunities

By Press release submission | Jul 14, 2022

South Georgia Technical College will be offering a new opportunity called the Georgia College Completion Grant Program beginning Fall Semester.

New Care Center Will Help Patients Get More Seamless Care and Back Home Faster

By Press release submission | Jul 14, 2022

Patients will now experience a more streamlined and organized hospital stay thanks to a new Care Traffic Control Center at Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS).

Beth Timberlake Promoted to Chief Nursing Officer of Piedmont Newton Hospital

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2022

Piedmont Newton Hospital has announced Beth Timberlake, MHA, BSN as its new chief nursing officer (CNO).

New video launched to highlight Highlands to Islands Trail

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2022

A new video highlighting the Highlands to Islands Trail has been released, touting the trail system’s existing network of trails and the impact the trail system has on the community as a whole.The video, which can be viewed here (insert link), is a collaboration between the cities of Gainesville, Flowery Branch and Oakwood, as well as the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce’s Vision 2030 and Hall County Government.

Mandi Bell joins Brenau as new swim coach

By Press release submission | Jul 12, 2022

In June, the Brenau University swim team welcomed Mandi Bell as the new head coach.

NGMC Celebrates Pathway to Med School Graduates

By Press release submission | Jul 12, 2022

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) continues to do all it can to help address a shortage of primary care providers across the state, as eight young students recently graduated from the Pathway to Med School program.The Pathway to Med School program is a 4-week, residential program for undergraduate pre-medical students who attend Georgia institutions and intend on staying in the state to practice primary care.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Gainesville stagnates at 1 in June

By NE Atlanta News | Jul 12, 2022

There were no new teachers in Gainesville who signed the pledge in June, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Georgia

By NE Atlanta News | Jul 11, 2022

These Georgia political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from April 1 to June 30, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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No new teachers in Cumming in June sign pledge to teach Critical Race Theory

By NE Atlanta News | Jul 11, 2022

There were no new teachers in Cumming who signed the pledge in June, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Marx Named Piedmont Athens Regional’s Chief Medical Officer

By Press release submission | Jul 11, 2022

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center has announced Geoffrey Marx, M.D., MS, FHM, as the hospital’s new Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Hall County departments to move temporarily as renovations continue at Government Center

By Press release submission | Jul 11, 2022

As renovations continue at the Hall County Government Center, several departments will move to temporary locations to continue serving the public.Throughout the week of July 18-22, the following departments and divisions typically located on the third floor of the Government Center will move to temporary offices on the lower level, accessible via the elevators in the main lobby area:Building InspectionsBusiness LicenseEngineeringEnvironmental HealthMarshal’s OfficePlanning & DevelopmentPublic WorksAdditionally, the GIS and Construction Management Divisions, which are typically located on the third floor, will move into temporary offices on the second floor.Administration, Financial Services and the Law Department will move back into their regular offices on the fourth floor, where renovations are complete.As a reminder, many forms of business can be conducted online, by phone or by email.

Doctorate of Nursing Practice program earns accreditation

By Press release submission | Jul 10, 2022

The Doctorate of Nursing Practice program in the Ivester College of Health Sciences at Brenau University has been granted its initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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NE Atlanta News area weekly mass times

By NE Atlanta News | Jul 9, 2022

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

Beth Timberlake Promoted to Chief Nursing Officer of Piedmont Newton Hospital

By Press release submission | Jul 9, 2022

Piedmont Newton Hospital has announced Beth Timberlake, MHA, BSN as its new chief nursing officer (CNO). Timberlake joined Piedmont in March 2019, and she served most recently as the director of Women’s and Surgical Services at Piedmont Newton.

How high did Flowery Branch junior tennis player Joseph Kim rank in Boys' 16 doubles bracket in February?

By NE Atlanta News | Jul 8, 2022

Flowery Branch tennis player Joseph Kim won four points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by February.