Shannon, GA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy
Population (female): 1,060
Median Age: 44.4 years
Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2019: $702.
Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 28.0%
Elevation: 696 feet
Population Density:
Zip Codes: 30161
Median Incomes:
Estimated median household income in 2019: $38,158 (it was $41,144 in 2000)
Estimated per capita income in 2019: $21,286 (it was $17,565 in 2000)
Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $104,909 (it was $62,700 in 2000) Shannon:$104,909GA:$202,500
Races:
White alone - 1,600 - 83.9%
Hispanic - 253 - 13.3%
Two or more races - 21 - 1.1%
Asian alone - 13 - 0.7%
Shannon is located in northeastern Floyd County between Rome and Calhoun, just off Highway 53. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Shannon CDP has a total area of 5.0 square miles (13.0ÃÂ km2), of which 5.0 square miles (12.9ÃÂ km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1ÃÂ km2), or 0.86%, is water.
Recognitions and Certifications
Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service
and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all
drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.
Important Links
National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)
National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)
Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)
Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)
US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)
Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)
Shannon, Georgia Drug and Alcohol Testing Centers
If you are an employer or individual in need of a Drug or Alcohol Test in Shannon, GA or the surrounding areas,
Accredited Drug Testing has multiple drug and alcohol testing locations within minutes of your home or office.
Our local Shannon, GA drug testing centers offer urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT
physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for companies
in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing
for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons, probation or family purposes. Same
day service is available and the process to schedule a test is fast and easy. Drug testing methods include urine,
oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood, ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available
in 24-48 hours and all tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified Laboratory and verified by our Medical Review
Officers (MRO's). Rapid/instant result testing is also available at many of our Shannon, GA testing centers.
We also offer onsite mobile drug testing for employers needing to test multiple employees at one time.
"When You Need A Test, Choose The Best"
Shannon Drug Testing locations
AI Overview
Overview of Local Drug Testing
Drug testing is a common procedure used in various contexts, including employment, sports, and law enforcement, to detect the presence of controlled substances in an individual's system. Local drug testing refers to drug tests administered within a specific locality or community, often facilitated by local healthcare providers, testing facilities, or through workplace initiatives. This overview provides consumers with key information about the purposes, methods, and implications of local drug testing.
Purposes of Drug Testing
Drug testing serves several purposes:
- Employment: Employers may require drug testing to ensure a safe and productive work environment, often as a part of pre-employment screening or randomly throughout employment.
- Sports: Athletes are regularly tested to maintain fair competition and deter the use of performance-enhancing drugs.
- Legal and Forensic: Drug testing can be ordered by courts in cases of drug-related offenses or in custody disputes.
- Medical Reasons: Healthcare providers may perform drug tests to diagnose substance abuse disorders or monitor treatment efficacy.
Common Drug Testing Methods
Several methods are used for drug testing, each with its own specific applications and detection windows:
- Urine Testing: The most common method due to its non-invasiveness and ability to detect a wide range of substances within hours to a few weeks after use.
- Blood Testing: Provides a more accurate measurement of active substances in the body but is more invasive and used less frequently.
- Saliva Testing: Gaining popularity for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect recent drug use.
- Hair Follicle Testing: Can detect drug use over a longer period, typically up to 90 days, making it useful for detailed monitoring.
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Drug testing is governed by various legal and ethical guidelines that protect individuals' rights:
- Consent: In most cases, individuals must provide informed consent before undergoing drug testing.
- Privacy: Results from drug tests are considered private health information and must be handled according to privacy laws.
- Accuracy: Testing facilities must adhere to strict standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
In conclusion, local drug testing is a vital tool used across various fields to promote safety, fairness, and health. Consumers are advised to understand the reasons for testing, the methods used, and their legal rights regarding the testing process.
Coastal Drug Testing
5764 NEW CALHOUN HWY NE 3.3 miles
5764 NEW CALHOUN HWY NE
ROME,
GA
30161
Categories: ROME GA
304 TURNER MCCALL BLVD 8.1 miles
304 TURNER MCCALL BLVD
ROME,
GA
30165
Categories: ROME GA
323 E 8TH ST SW 8.3 miles
323 E 8TH ST SW
ROME,
GA
30161
Categories: ROME GA
304 SHORTER AVE NW ste 102 8.4 miles
304 SHORTER AVE NW ste 102
ROME,
GA
30165
Categories: ROME GA
7435 ADAIRSVILLE HWY 9.0 miles
7435 ADAIRSVILLE HWY
ADAIRSVILLE,
GA
30103
Categories: ADAIRSVILLE GA
2112 SHORTER AVE NW STE 200 9.8 miles
2112 SHORTER AVE NW STE 200
ROME,
GA
30165
Categories: ROME GA
2510 REDMOND CIR NW 9.9 miles
2510 REDMOND CIR NW
ROME,
GA
30165
Categories: ROME GA
1101 MARTHA BERRY BLVD NW 11.5 miles
1101 MARTHA BERRY BLVD NW
ROME,
GA
30165
Categories: ROME GA
251 HIGHWAY 53 E 12.7 miles
251 HIGHWAY 53 E
CALHOUN,
GA
30701
Categories: CALHOUN GA
109 HOSPITAL DR 14.7 miles
109 HOSPITAL DR
CALHOUN,
GA
30701
Categories: CALHOUN GA
100 HOSPITAL CT 14.7 miles
100 HOSPITAL CT
CALHOUN,
GA
30701
Categories: CALHOUN GA
1035 RED BUD RD NE 14.8 miles
1035 RED BUD RD NE
CALHOUN,
GA
30701
Categories: CALHOUN GA
33 MILTON'S WALK 15.9 miles
33 MILTON'S WALK
CARTERSVILLE,
GA
30120
Categories: CARTERSVILLE GA
970 CASSVILLE WHITE RD NE 15.9 miles
970 CASSVILLE WHITE RD NE
CARTERSVILLE,
GA
30121
Categories: CARTERSVILLE GA
1328 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE 17.2 miles
1328 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE
CARTERSVILLE,
GA
30120
Categories: CARTERSVILLE GA
960 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE 18.2 miles
960 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE
CARTERSVILLE,
GA
30120
Categories: CARTERSVILLE GA
958 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE STE 100 18.2 miles
958 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE STE 100
CARTERSVILLE,
GA
30120
Categories: CARTERSVILLE GA
12 MEDICAL DR NE 18.3 miles
12 MEDICAL DR NE
CARTERSVILLE,
GA
30121
Categories: CARTERSVILLE GA
48 HILLS CREEK RD 18.3 miles
48 HILLS CREEK RD
TAYLORSVILLE,
GA
30178
Categories: TAYLORSVILLE GA
11766 HIGHWAY 27 18.6 miles
11766 HIGHWAY 27
SUMMERVILLE,
GA
30747
Categories: SUMMERVILLE GA
108 MERCHANTS SQUARE DR 18.7 miles
108 MERCHANTS SQUARE DR
CARTERSVILLE,
GA
30121
Categories: CARTERSVILLE GA
911 N TENNESSEE ST STE 105 19.0 miles
911 N TENNESSEE ST STE 105
CARTERSVILLE,
GA
30120
Categories: CARTERSVILLE GA
402 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR 19.4 miles
402 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
CARTERSVILLE,
GA
30120
Categories: CARTERSVILLE GA
30 CENTER RD SE STE 102 19.7 miles
30 CENTER RD SE STE 102
CARTERSVILLE,
GA
30121
Categories: CARTERSVILLE GA
1000 MARQUETTE RD 22.0 miles
1000 MARQUETTE RD
ROCKMART,
GA
30153
Categories: ROCKMART GA
For additional testing center locations, please call (800) 221-4291
With our talented team of drug testing specialists, you can always count on receiving a professional and knowledgeable experience delivered each time with the utmost respect for confidentiality.
Every day we work closely with companies of all sizes and all industries, as well as with third party administrators and individuals in need of an Shannon drug test. Our comprehensive portfolio of Shannon drug testing and Shannon alcohol screening services is designed to always meet your testing needs.
Services provided at our Shannon drug testing, alcohol testing and DNA testing are designed to be your "One Stop Shopping" for all of your Shannon drug testing needs.
Shannon Drug Testing Services
Our Shannon, GA drug testing centers provide a wide variety of standard drug and alcohol tests, as well as customized drug screening to meet a specific need. Our standard drug test is a 5 panel, 9 panel, 10 panel, 11 panel and 12 panel drug screen which can also be expanded to look for additional opiates, prescription drugs, K2, spice and bath salts.
If you are not sure of what specific Shannon, GA drug test you need, please speak with one of our trained professionals to review some of the many options available to you at our Shannon Accredited Drug Testing centers. Shannon testing centers are located throughout Shannon, GA and the surrounding areas and our ADT staff members are committed to providing affordable, convenient and confidential drug, alcohol and DNA testing services.
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About Shannon
Local Area Info: Shannon Sharpe
Shannon Sharpe (born June 26, 1968) is a former American football tight end who played for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL), as well as a former analyst for CBS Sports on its NFL telecasts. He is a TV presenter who co-hosts Skip and Shannon: Undisputed with Skip Bayless.
Sharpe was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 6, 2011. He played 12 seasons for the Broncos (1990–1999, 2002–2003) and two with the Ravens (2000–2001), winning three Super Bowls and finishing his career as the NFL’s all-time leader in receptions (815), receiving yards (10,060) and receiving touchdowns (62) by a tight end, until Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten surpassed all three of those records. He was the first tight end to amass over 10,000 receiving yards. He was named to the First Team of the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s.
Shannon, the younger brother of former NFL star wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, grew up poor in Glennville, Georgia. He once joked, "We were so poor, a robber once broke into our house and we ended up robbing the robber." He commented, "I was a terrible student. I didn't graduate magna cum laude, I graduated 'Thank you, Lawdy!'" At Savannah State, he played football and basketball, and also competed in track and field. In track, he competed in jumping and throwing events. He had personal-bests of 6.73 meters in the long jump and 14.73 meters in the triple jump. He also got a top throw of 42.06 meters in the discus throw.
Shannon Employee Drug Testing
Businesses that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace.
The benefits of being a true Drug Free Workplace can include but are not limited to:
- Enhanced Employee Performance
- Reduced Job-Related Accidents
- Reduced Employee Absenteeism
- Lower Workers Compensation Rates
- Improved Employee Moral
- Customer Satisfaction
In addition, many companies regardless of size report that being a Drug Free Workplace has increased the quality of job applicants and improved the overall workplace environment.
Also many states such as Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia, Wyoming, Ohio, Alabama, Arkansas, Washington provide by law a discount on workers compensation insurance rates provided a business qualifies as a Drug Free Workplace in accordance with state law.
States Which Provide Workers Compensation Discounts for Drug Free Workplace Programs
| Alabama 5% |
Arkansas 5% |
Florida 5% |
| Kentucky 5% |
Misissippi 5% |
Ohio 5% |
| Tennessee 5% |
Virginia 5% |
Washington 5% |
Accredited Drug Testing Inc will work with your insurance agent to ensure that any available discounts are provided for implementing and properly maintaining a drug free workplace.
Any company can benefit by being a Drug Free Workplace regardless of the number of employees, but it is crucially important that any business that wishes to be a Drug Free Workplace maintain the program properly.
A properly maintained Drug Free Workplace should include the following:
- A written Drug Free Workplace Policy
- Employee Drug Testing
- Employee Education
- Supervisor Training
- Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
- Drug Free Workplace Signage
Studies have shown that substance abuse among employees has serious repercussions for both the working environment and the economic success of the business.
As a result of drug and alcohol abuse, employers see increased costs related to medical fees, absenteeism and overall productivity.
Shannon companies regardless of size wishing to implement a Drug Free Workplace can contact Accredited Drug Testing and ADT can schedule all drug tests and manage the entire Drug Free Workplace program for our clients. Simply speak with an ADT drug testing representative and tell them you are interested in our Shannon drug testing services and programs.
When it comes to employee drug testing, we recognize the importance of convenience and confidentiality. For that reason, we offer online scheduling and delivery of test results, which allow employers to utilize our services from the convenience of their office.
In addition, we also provide Mobile Drug Testing that brings our Shannon drug testing services right to your place of business. These on-site services are able to ensure maximum employee participation as well as minimum disruption to the work day. (Additional fees may apply).
Shannon Alcohol Testing
In addition to offering Shannon drug testing in , ADT also offers urine, saliva, breath and ETG alcohol testing for DOT and NON-DOT requirements.
Shannon DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing
As a National drug and alcohol testing company, the staff of Accredited Drug Testing Inc is certified and qualified in DOT drug and alcohol testing collections and our in-house staff are fully knowledgeable of DOT 49 CFR Part 40. All DOT tests include test collections by a qualified ADT technician, SAMHSA certified laboratory analysis and verification by a qualified Medical Review Officer.
Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT required 5 panel urine tests, breath alcohol tests, consortium/random pool membership and all Federal Chain of Custody documents. If you need a DOT drug or alcohol test, simply call the ADT office and speak with one of our DOT drug testing specialists.
DOT Drug Testing Shannon
To review DOT 49 CFR Part 40 Drug and Alcohol Regulations Click Here
ADT can schedule and manage all of your DOT and NON-DOT drug testing needs Nationwide, anywhere and at anytime.
Additional Services-Background Checks and Physicals
In addition, to Shannon drug testing, Shannon alcohol testing and Shannon DNA testing, Accredited Drug Testing Inc also provides background checks for employers conducting employee screenings.
Accredited Drug Testing also provides Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals for CDL truck drivers(49 CFR, Part 40) or companies in need of Return To Duty or Job Fitness exams.
"One Stop Shopping" for all of your Shannon, GA Drug Testing Needs
If you are a HR/Office manager needing employee drug testing, a school, government agency or simply an individual in need of a drug or alcohol test, Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides drug testing for pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, post accident, court ordered or any other drug testing need, Call Accredited Drug Testing today (800)221-4291
Show Regional Data
Population (female): 1,060
Median Age: 44.4 years
Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2019: $702.
Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 28.0%
Elevation: 696 feet
Population Density:
Zip Codes: 30161
Median Incomes:
Estimated median household income in 2019: $38,158 (it was $41,144 in 2000)
Estimated per capita income in 2019: $21,286 (it was $17,565 in 2000)
Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $104,909 (it was $62,700 in 2000) Shannon:$104,909GA:$202,500
Races:
White alone - 1,600 - 83.9%
Hispanic - 253 - 13.3%
Two or more races - 21 - 1.1%
Asian alone - 13 - 0.7%
Shannon is located in northeastern Floyd County between Rome and Calhoun, just off Highway 53. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Shannon CDP has a total area of 5.0 square miles (13.0ÃÂ km2), of which 5.0 square miles (12.9ÃÂ km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1ÃÂ km2), or 0.86%, is water.
