This week, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced the appointment of Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. She will be sworn into office on April 4th and will complete the term of Bruce Thompson, who passed away last November. Governor Kemp expressed pride in this historic appointment, highlighting Holmes’ proven success in economic development and education, and wishing her success in her new role.

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Atrium Health Floyd will hold a Career Fair today, Thursday, March 20, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Rome Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive.

Both clinical and non-clinical opportunities are available at multiple locations. Drop-ins are welcome; applicants can also pre-register here: https://bit.ly/4gU4v9H

While people often think about doctors and nurses when they hear about healthcare careers, office managers, office assistants, security officers and dietary/cafeteria teammates are just a few of the positions that support Atrium Health Floyd’s commitment to provide excellent patient care.

To learn more about open positions, visit https://careers.atriumhealth.org  Potential applicants are encouraged to bring resumes.

The Georgia General Assembly is taking decisive action to address the deteriorating condition of the state’s correctional facilities, according to State Representative Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee). With many prisons facing critical infrastructure issues, lawmakers are prioritizing the safety and well-being of both inmates and correctional officers.

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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is issuing a public service announcement urging vigilance when selecting perpetual care and memorialization services following a recent scam that preyed on a grieving widow. The incident, reported in January, involved a Georgia resident whose mother was targeted by a scammer impersonating a representative from the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) cemetery where her late husband was to be buried.

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(From left) Lauretta Hannon, executive director of Institutional Advancement at GNTC; Kathi Vroman; scholarship recipient Shasten Tomas; Tim Vroman, who is holding a photo of GNTC Aviation Maintenance Technology graduate Matthew Vroman; and Jon Byrd, executive director of Aviation at GNTC and Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) state aviation advisor, celebrate the award of the first Matthew Vroman Memorial Scholarship.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Shasten Tomas as the first recipient of the Matthew Vroman Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors Matthew Vroman, who graduated from GNTC’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program and tragically passed away in 2024 at age 25 due to health struggles. It supports students in aviation who exemplify Vroman’s kindness, strong values, and hardworking spirit.

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Due to an email issue, WZQZ News didn’t receive arrest reports from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.  Here is the latest arrest report for March 17-19, 2025 as of 4:30 PM, March 19, 2025:

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A request by two Walker County residents to have their dog euthanized by a local veterinarian results in their arrest.

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Rocking S Farm, LLC’s attempt to challenge Chattooga County’s ordinance regarding commercial poultry operations has been dealt a blow in the Superior Court of Chattooga County. In a ruling issued by Judge Don Thompson denied the farm’s request for a preliminary injunction and a declaratory judgment against the county’s ordinance. The legal battle, Civil Action File No. 2025CA45724, pitted Rocking S Farm, LLC against Andy Allen, in his official capacity as the sole county commissioner of Chattooga County.

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Northwest Georgia will see rain and strong winds starting tonight, following a period of sunny weather. A cold front is moving east across the central U. S. , bringing scattered showers mainly after midnight. The National Weather Service predicts light rain, averaging less than a quarter of an inch, with a low chance of thunderstorms.

Today’s weather forecast shows mostly sunny skies with a high near 77 degrees. Winds will increase to 10-15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. A WIND ADVISORY is in effect from noon until 10 PM EDT, predicting winds of 10 to 20 mph and gusts up to 40 mph.  Also, a FIRE WEATHER WATCH is in place for today for all of Northwest Georgia.

Rain is expected tonight with a low around 46 degrees. A 30% chance of showers is possible on Thursday, with a high near 51 degrees. Temperatures will drop to around 31 degrees overnight, with recommended precautions for driving and securing outdoor items.

Cooler temperatures are expected headed into the weekend with highs in the 60’s on Thursday and up to around 70 on Friday.  The next chance for rain is on Sunday.