(Media release from the Rome International Film Festival): The Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) seeks submissions for the 2023 Festival, to be held in Rome, Georgia this November. This year marks the twentieth year since the Festival’s founding, and in recent years the event has attracted more sponsorship, more submissions by filmmakers, and more regional…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
SENATE ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE CHAIRS, CHUCK HUFSTETLER OF ROME NAMED CHAIR OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
(Media release from the Office of Lt. Governor Burt Jones): On Thursday, Lt. Governor Burt Jones and the Senate Committee on Assignments announced new standing committee chairs for the first session of the 157th Georgia General Assembly. “I want to congratulate the committee chairs and members on their appointments, which were based on their areas…… read more »
THOMPSON SWORN IN AS NEW LABOR COMMISSIONER
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): On Thursday, Bruce Thompson took an oath confirming his role as the tenth Commissioner of Labor for the state of Georgia. Commissioner Thompson most recently represented the 14th district in the Georgia State Senate before running for labor commissioner. A small business owner, Mr. Thompson will use…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: QCELLS TO MORE THAN DOUBLE PRODUCTION IN GEORGIA, CREATE 2,500 NEW JOBS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced that Qcells, one of the largest and most-recognized renewable energy solutions providers, will invest more than $2.5 billion to expand its solar module manufacturing operations in Georgia. Qcells will build a new facility in Cartersville and add a third…… read more »
FULL SLATE OF MLK WEEKEND ACTIVITIES TO BE HIGHLIGHTED BY ANNUAL FREEDOM MARCH ON MLK DAY
The life and legacy of late Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be honored this weekend during the 2023 MLK Weekend Celebration hosted by the MLK Commission of Rome/Northwest Georgia. Activities will include a talent and showcase at the Rome City Auditorium on Friday night, a family prayer breakfast in the Life…… read more »
‘READY TO START’ SCHOLARSHIP AT GHC CONTINUES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): On average $200 can make the difference for a student working to complete a college degree. The “Ready to Start” scholarship at Georgia Highlands College is for any student who falls a few hundred dollars short of paying after financial aid and other scholarships have been applied. Alongside the…… read more »
AG CARR RECOGNIZES HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH IN JANUARY
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing this January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and (recognized) Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day by encouraging all Georgians to join in the fight to rid our state of human trafficking. “Our Human Trafficking Prosecution…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ON WLAQ THIS WEEKEND!
Tune in for Model High School basketball this weekend on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM! Model’s teams will host Rockmart on Friday night. Girls will play at 6 pm, followed by the boys at 7:30 pm. The Lady Blue Devils will head to Darlington for a 6 pm outing on Saturday evening. Fans may…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP MATCH AT HOME TO MILWAUKEE BUCKS
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks 114-105 in NBA action at State Farm Arena on Wednesday night. Bogdan Bogdanovic was the Hawks’ top scorer with 22 points off the bench. De’Andre Hunter had 16 points. Jrue Holiday scored a game-high 27 points for the Bucks. Brook Lopez had 20 points and 12…… read more »
COOSA’S CANTRELL SIGNS WITH BOSSIER PARISH
(From the Floyd County Schools, GA): Congratulations to Coosa High Senior Trent Cantrell who will continue his education and baseball career at Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City, LA!! Pictured left to right: CHS baseball coach Hunter Davis, Tommy Smith (grandfather), Jessie Cantrell (mother), Sherry Johnson (grandmother), Trent, Jane Covington (grandmother), Jon Cantrell (father),…… read more »