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Nema Shepherd Named Piedmont Cartersville’s 2026 Promise 360 Champion
Cartersville, Ga. (July 1, 2026) – Demonstrating exceptional dedication, quick thinking, and unwavering advocacy for patients, Nema Shepherd, RN, of the Piedmont Cartersville Emergency Department, has been named the Promise 360 Champion for FY 2026. Shepherd earned the recognition after going above and beyond during a high-pressure emergency department shift, exemplifying Piedmont Healthcare’s commitment to patient-centered care. During the shift, a patient arrived via EMS experiencing a stroke with no
Rome’s Ryan Earnest Elected Vice Chairman of the Georgia Bankers Association
ATLANTA – Ryan P. Earnest, president and CEO, First National Community Bank, Rome, has been elected by his peers to serve as Vice Chairman of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA). “Ryan is a respected leader whose extensive experience and commitment to community banking make him an excellent choice for this role,” said Susan V. Moss, GBA chairman and president and CEO, Planters & Citizens Bank, Camilla. “His leadership, industry insight and dedication to service will help advance the association’s work
Acworth Woman Finds Strength, Faith and Hope Through Cancer Journey
Cartersville, Ga. - At 75, Elaine Stanton has faced her share of life’s challenges—but nothing quite like a cancer diagnosis. A retired educator living in Acworth, Stanton built a full and joyful life centered on family. Married to her husband, Mike, for nearly 29 years, she spends her days surrounded by children, grandchildren and the simple moments that matter most. “I’ve had a wonderful life,” Stanton said. “My family means everything to me.” That life shifted when she discovered a painful lump one
Mary Owens Named Piedmont Cartersville’s 2026 Nurse of the Year
Cartersville, Ga. — Piedmont Cartersville has named Mary Owens, RN, as its 2026 Nurse of the Year, recognizing her exceptional leadership, compassion and commitment to patient care. Owens, a full-time charge nurse on 3 North, joined Piedmont Cartersville in July 2024 as a nurse resident after previously serving as an LPN at a local skilled nursing facility. She was first selected for the honor by her peers and coworkers on 3 North before advancing to hospital-level consideration by the Board of Directors
Before the Emergency Happens, Be Ready with Elevate Autism
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT‼️ Before the Emergency Happens we want to be ready❗️ Elevate Autism, Inc. is proud to share a new resource now available to Bartow County families. Through the efforts of Elevate Autism, Inc. and collaboration with Bartow County 911 and the Bartow County Sheriff's Office, individuals on the autism spectrum can now have important information voluntarily added to the county's 911 system. By completing a simple two-page form and submitting it to the Bartow County Sheriff's Office, important
