Advent Health and GNTC partnership signing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) continued to expand its impact across northwest Georgia in 2025 through new partnerships, student achievements, and institutional recognition.
A political and community event titled “Country Democrats Rising” is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Walker County Ag Center located at 10052 North Highway 27 in Rock Spring. Organizers describe the gathering as a mix of political discussion, entertainment, and music.
The event will feature comedian Corey Ryan Forrester, also known as the “Redneck Liberal,” along with appearances by local and congressional candidates, including U.S. Congressional candidate Shawn Harris and Public Service Commission candidate Peter Hubbard. A cornbread and chili lunch is also planned for attendees, along with live country music from Abston/Mast Trio.
Tickets are priced at $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $15 for youth ages 16 to 30, with organizers noting the event is for adults only. Prepaid tickets are available online through ActBlue.
The Northwest Georgia Beekeepers Association is inviting area residents to a special club meeting focused on protecting honeybee hives from pesticide exposure, with guest speakers scheduled to answer questions and share practical information for local beekeepers.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is assisting the Walker County Sheriff’s Office with an investigation into a shooting that left a 2-year-old child hospitalized in Rock Spring.
Walker County Schools is actively considering a move to a four-day school week, and district leaders are asking parents, guardians, and community members to share their opinions through a public survey before any decision is made.
(From left) Ben Canedo, Roper’s Human Resources senior business partner and a member of GNTC’s Board of Directors; scholarship recipients Tammy Chandler and Hayleigh Cochran; and Luther Ingram, Roper’s president and executive director and a member of the GNTC Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has announced the first recipients of the Roper Corporation Scholarships, highlighting Roper’s commitment to workforce development in Northwest Georgia. The scholarships have been awarded to Tammy Chandler, a Computer Support Specialist student, and Hayleigh Cochran, who is studying Business Management. Both students are enrolled at GNTC’s Walker County Campus in Rock Spring. Luther Ingram, Roper’s president, emphasized the company’s support for developing skilled workers through this scholarship, which is intended to create opportunities for students entering essential fields. The Roper Corporation Scholarship, established in 2024, assists GNTC students employed by Roper Corporation, which employs over 2,500 people in LaFayette. Eligible students can use the funds for tuition, fees, and essential educational materials. Ben Canedo from Roper noted the importance of the partnership in addressing workforce needs through specialized training programs.