(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is offering wage supplements of $1,000 to members of the early care and education workforce who are attaining higher education credentials. Known as POWER-ED for Providing Our Workforce Essential Recognition for Educational Development, the supplements are…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ATLANTA BRAVES PICK UP SECOND STRAIGHT WIN OVER MIAMI MARLINS AT TRUIST PARK
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Miami Marlins 7-4 on Tuesday night in the second outing of a four-game set at Truist Park, which allowed the Braves to take a 2-0 lead in the series among rivals in the National League East. Offensive highlights included back-to-back home runs by Eddie Rosario and Ozzie Albies in the…… read more »
ROME BRAVES OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH A WIN
The Rome Braves opened a six-game set in Greensboro, NC with a 7-2 win over the Grasshoppers on Tuesday evening. Those teams will meet again this morning at 11 am. Rome’s series in Greensboro will continue through Sunday. View the full ’23 schedule at www.romebraves.com.… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS REMAIN ALIVE IN NBA PLAYOFFS WITH WIN OVER BOSTON CELTICS
The Atlanta Hawks avoided elimination from the 2023 NBA postseason on Tuesday night with a win over the Boston Celtics by 119-117 in Game Five of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series at Boston, MA. Trae Young led the charge with 38 points, including a three-pointer that put the Hawks ahead with just seconds remaining…… read more »
GEORGIA GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION AIMED AT CUTTING RED TAPE FOR WOMEN-, MINORITY-, AND VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESSES
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Rep. Soo Hong, Sen. Mike Hodges, local and state leaders, and representatives from the state’s business community, signed House Bill 128 into law on Monday at a ceremony in Augusta. The bill, sponsored by Representative Soo Hong and co-sponsored by Representatives…… read more »
INAUGURATION SCHEDULED IN SEPTEMBER FOR THE FIFTH PRESIDENT OF GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Mike Hobbs became the fifth president of Georgia Highlands College in July 2022, and now the college and the University System of Georgia have set the date for the official inauguration in September of this year. The investiture ceremony will take place on September 28 at 11AM in Rome…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS HOLDS 2ND ANNUAL MIDDLE GRADES MATH COMPETITION
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): The Floyd County Schools (FCS) 2nd annual Middle Grades Math Competition was held Friday, April 21st at the FCS Central Office. With 18 fifth through seventh graders from each of the four Floyd County attendance areas, FCS was well represented by fantastic mathletes! All four schools took home…… read more »
GEORGIA ARCHIVES TO PRESENT LUNCH AND LEARN ON THE CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS IN MAY
(Media release from the Georgia Archives): The Georgia Archives Lunch and Learn presentation, “The Center for Puppetry Arts,” by Kelsey Fritz, will be held onsite. The presentation is on Friday, May 12, 2023, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Georgia Archives. The Lunch and Learn presentation is free, and no registration is required. Kelsey Fritz will discuss Atlanta’s own…… read more »
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL ‘STAMP OUT HUNGER’ FOOD DRIVE ON SATURDAY, MAY 13TH
(Media release from the United States Postal Service): The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 31st annual national food drive on Saturday, May 13. Letter Carriers will join forces with community leaders and others to help fight hunger in Georgia and throughout the country. The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the country’s largest single-day…… read more »
STRIDER MAKES HISTORY IN ATLANTA BRAVES’ SHUTOUT WIN OVER MIAMI MARLINS
The Atlanta Braves blanked the Miami Marlins 11-0 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game National League East series at Truist Park. It allowed the Braves to snap a four-game losing streak. Spencer Strider took a no-hitter into the eighth inning. He gave up just two hits, walked none, and struck out a…… read more »