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Over 120 bank failures in the country since 2012: See if Pickens County was affected

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 14, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, one of which occurred in Pickens County.

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3,500 white students enrolled in Pickens County School District schools in 2022-23 school year

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 14, 2024

Around 89% of students enrolled in Pickens County School District public schools identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Bartow County in week ending June 8

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Bartow County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Falcons' evaluators impressed by Michael Penix Jr.'s college performance

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 14, 2024

Finding Falcons is a series that ventures beyond Atlanta's decision to draft a specific player and reveals the reasons behind doing so. Exclusive interviews with Falcons position coaches, area scouts, and top decision-makers detail the moments that solidified the decision to draft each of the men who make up their 2024 draft class. For eight consecutive weeks, these stories will be told.

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Rep. Loudermilk reintroduces bill raising financial reporting thresholds

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 14, 2024

Washington D.C. (June 14, 2024) | This week, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) reintroduced the Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act (H.R. 8686) to raise the Currency Transaction Report (CTR) threshold from $10,000 to $60,000 and ensure it is periodically adjusted for inflation. Updating this threshold aims to reduce the compliance and filing burden for small community banks and credit unions.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Bartow County in week ending June 8

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Bartow County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Pickens County School District schools in 2022-23 school year?

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 13, 2024

Around 2% of students enrolled in Pickens County School District public schools identified as multiracial in the 2022-23 school year.

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Falcons penalized for tampering violations after acquiring new players

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 13, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – After the Falcons acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney, and tight end Charlie Woerner in free agency this March, the league opened an investigation into potential violations of its Anti-Tampering Policy. That investigation has now concluded.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Bartow County in week ending June 8?

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 12, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Bartow County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Pickens County School District Education: 275 Hispanic students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 12, 2024

Around 7% of students enrolled in Pickens County School District public schools identified as Hispanic in the 2022-23 school year.

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Falcons reflect on major takeaways from 2024 offseason

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 12, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Two months, one week, and two days have passed since the Atlanta Falcons began their 2024 offseason program. Wednesday marks its official conclusion.

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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 1% of Pickens County School District's student body during 2022-23 school year

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 11, 2024

There were 39 Black students enrolled in Pickens County School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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Registered Sex Offenders: 328 living in Bartow County as of week ending June 8

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 11, 2024

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 328 registered sex offenders were living in Bartow County as of the week ending June 8.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bartow County in week ending June 8?

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 11, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Bartow County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Pickens County in week ending June 8?

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 11, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Pickens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Falcons sign Harrison Hand, release Anthony Sao

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 11, 2024

The Falcons signed cornerback Harrison Hand, the team announced Tuesday.

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Grady Jarrett discusses injury rehab progress ahead of Falcons training camp

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 11, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The day after Grady Jarrett's surgery to repair a torn ACL, the Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle began his rehabilitation process with a barometer test. Perched on the edge of an examination table, he attempted to raise his injured right leg.

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Falcons conclude mandatory minicamp ahead of summer break

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 11, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- After months of voluntary work that began in April, the Falcons held their final practice of the offseason on Tuesday to close out mandatory minicamp. Atlanta will hold one more day of team meetings Wednesday before players and staff break for summer. They will report back for training camp in late July.

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Troy Andersen steps up communication skills in pivotal year with Falcons

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 11, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Raheem Morris responded candidly when asked during a recent media availability about third-year linebacker Troy Andersen. Morris admitted he wasn't as familiar with Andersen compared to fellow linebackers Kaden Elliss and Nate Landman.

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Tanisha Wright named scout for USA Women's National Team at Paris Olympics

By NW Atlanta News | Jun 11, 2024

Atlanta, Ga. (June 11, 2024) – Atlanta Dream Head Coach Tanisha Wright will serve as a scout for the 2024 USA Basketball Women’s National Team at the Paris Olympic Games, USA Basketball announced today.