The Chatsworth Times

Georgia jobless rate steady

Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Northwest Georgia’s unemployment rate did not change from July to August and ties the all-time low set last month. "Although we are … more

By Georgia DOL | 9/23/21

GRAD sites recognized at state conference

ATLANTA – During the 2021 Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) Annual Conference in Savannah, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced new ‘GRAD … more

Submitted by Georgia Department of Economic Development | 9/21/21

(Front from left) Deanna Mathis, Shaw director of Corporate Outreach; Emily Lightsey, Shaw plant manager; Linda Case, GNTC Board of Trustees Vice Chair; Chad Anderson, Shaw director of Collaborative Innovative Manufacturing (CIM); and GNTC President Dr. Heidi Popham (back row) Darrell Huggins, GNTC program director and instructor of Automation Engineering Technology; Colin Drafts, Shaw plant manager; Winston Massengale, Shaw vice president of Automation and Engineering; and Brian Cooksey, Shaw director of Workforce Development.

GNTC unveils the Shaw Industries Automation Engineering Lab

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is proud to announce its partnership with Shaw Industries through the company’s recent sponsorship of the Automation Engineering Technology lab on … more

Submitted by GNTC | 9/13/21

Georgia Power provides energy assistance programs

ATLANTA – Georgia Power is reminding customers that the company offers energy assistance programs to those in need of help paying or reducing their monthly energy bill. Assistance when you need … more

Submitted by Georgia Power | 9/10/21

Shaw sponsors virtual invention challenge

DALTON – Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw), a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., has partnered with Bridge Innovate, Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and the Design … more

Submitted by Shaw Industries | 9/2/21

Gregg and Lisa Cleary, owners of Cleary’s Sit and Sleep, were recognized as Retail Business of the Year at the Chamber of Commerce annual meeting.

Chamber meeting draws large crowd

The “all new” Murray County Chamber of Commerce hosted its first annual meeting at Cohutta Springs Conference Center last Wednesday. Author and public speaker Pamela Mumm delivered the … more

By Jimmy Espy | 9/1/21

Georgia Power provides energy assistance programs

ATLANTA – With temperatures frequently exceeding 90 degrees across much of the state and the heat index near 100, Georgia Power is reminding customers that the company offers energy … more

Submitted by Georgia Power | 8/29/21

Deal Scholarship: (from left to right) Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarship recipient Jonathan Garcia stands with GNTC President Dr. Heidi Popham, President and CEO of CRI and TCSG Board Member Joe Yarbrough and fellow scholarship recipient Eduardo Hernandez. Not pictured is scholarship recipient Eric Garcia. The three recipients of the award were recognized for their excellence in the Industrial Systems Technology program on GNTC’s Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton.

GNTC awards three students with the Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarship

Three Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Industrial Systems Technology students from the Whitfield Murray Campus (WMC) in Dalton received The Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education … more

8/29/21

Food City to open store in Cartersville

ABINGDON, VA – Company officials announced this week plans to construct a Food City at the intersection of Joe Frank Harris Parkway and Mac Johnson Road NW in Bartow County, GA. The 59,000+ … more

Submitted by Food City | 8/26/21

Business booming in July at Port of Savannah

SAVANNAH – The Georgia Ports Authority has kicked off Fiscal Year 2022 with record volumes in both containers and Roll-on/Roll-off traffic.The Port of Savannah handled 450,000 TEUs in July, an … more

8/16/21

Public Service Commission calling attention to false rooftop solar ads

ATLANTA - The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) is going after bad actors in the rooftop solar industry.Commission Chairman Tricia Pridemore has sent a letter urging state Attorney … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 8/15/21

First National Community Bank names new executive team

CHATSWORTH – The First Chatsworth Bankshares, Inc. merger with Heritage First Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Heritage First Bank and First National Community Bank was finalized on July 1, … more

Submitted by First National Community Bank | 8/13/21

(From left to right) Paul Meredith, member of GNTC’s Board of Directors and Mohawk senior technical director; Linda McEntire, Mohawk director of technical training; Sherrie Patterson, chair of the GNTC Foundation Trustees; Becky Redd, GNTC Foundation Trustee and Mohawk senior HR director of talent management; Lauretta Hannon, GNTC director of Institutional Advancement; and GNTC President Dr. Heidi Popham.

GNTC partners with Mohawk Industries on Industrial Systems Lab

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is proud to announce its partnership with Mohawk Industries through the company’s recent sponsorship of the Industrial Systems Technology program … more

Submitted by GNTC | 8/8/21

Shaw’s Edwards receives Manufacturing Institute STEP Ahead Award

DALTON – The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced it will recognize Amanda Edwards, vice … more

8/8/21

Mohawk debuts antimicrobial flooring

CALHOUN — Pergo Defense+ flooring is made to stay cleaner for people who really live on their floors. This spring, Mohawk debuted the new line at The Home Depot with laminate wood and will … more

Submitted by Mohawk Industries | 8/8/21

Freight Forum planned for Aug. 10

CHATTANOOGA -- On Aug. 10, join decision makers and business leaders across the tri-state region for Thrive Regional Partnership’s 2021 Freight Forum: The State of Truck Parking, presented by … more

Submitted by Thrive Regional Partnership | 7/28/21

North Georgia EMC plans annual meeting

North Georgia EMC invites members to attend the cooperative’s 85th annual meeting online.In celebration of the cooperative’s 85th annual meeting, all registered members will be entered … more

Submitted by North Georgia EMC | 7/28/21

Hernandez named chaplain at hospital

Alexa Hernandez will serve as the new chaplain at AdventHealthMurray hospital. Hernandez has served in ministry for 22 years in a professional capacity. Her experience includes lay-pastor … more

Submitted by AdventHealth Murray | 7/28/21

Real Estate: You have to go inside the house

My sister and her three kids are moving cross country — and I mean literally from one coast to the other. On the fifth day of their long car trip, they finally made it to Georgia and stopped in … more

By Joe and Ashley English | 7/23/21

Scam alert: Pyramid scheme aimed at Instagram users

ATLANTA – Attorney General Chris Carr is warning consumers about a new take on the classic pyramid scheme. Pyramid schemes are illegal multilevel marketing programs that promise consumers or … more

By Georgia A.G. Chris Carr | 7/22/21