Those who would like to enjoy leaf-peeping around Georgia this Fall need to get outside before the brilliant colors of the season disappear and give way to Winter. Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites have been busy throughout the season with visitors in search of Fall colors, festivals, and more, attests Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
GEORGIA’S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF GEORGIA’S ROME FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT ALLIANCE
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): In 2010, Rome and Floyd County was one of the first 13 communities in the state to be recognized as “Camera Ready.” As the direct liaison with the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment office (a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development) our community…… read more »
ERIKA AMBROCIO GREENWELL WINS GNTC’S 2024 EAGLE AWARD
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Erika Ambrocio Greenwell was chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Leadership Institute state competition on March 25-27, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD PRESIDENT KURT STUENKEL NAMED TO GEORGIA TREND’S ‘GEORGIA 500’ LIST
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Atrium Health Floyd President Kurt Stuenkel is included on Georgia Trend’s “GEORGIA 500” list of the state’s most influential leaders of 2023. The comprehensive list reflects the innovation, vitality and success of local leaders who drive the economy across the state. With more than 40 years of experience at…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK 12!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the 12th and final week of regular season play for 2023! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football tonight as the Tigers head up to Trion for a Region 7-A Division 1 outing…… read more »
SIX ATLANTA BRAVES NAMED FINALISTS FOR SILVER SLUGGER AWARDS, BRAVES SIGN JIMENEZ TO THREE YEAR DEAL
Six of the Atlanta Braves have been named finalists for 2023 Silver Slugger Awards. That list includes Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, Ronald Acuna Jr, Sean Murphy, and Marcell Ozuna. The award winners are slated to be announced via the MLB Network on November 9th. In other news from the Braves, pitcher Joe Jimenez…… read more »
IT IS SHOWTIME FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!
It is showtime for the 20th anniversary edition of the Rome International Film Festival, which runs Thursday, November 2nd through Sunday, November 5th. Opening Night festivities will include a 20th anniversary celebration at which past film festival directors will be on hand, as indicated by Leanne Cook, the current Executive Director. Shay Bentley-Griffin, noted casting…… read more »
GEORGIA WATER COALITION ANNOUNCES CLEAN WATER HEROES IN 2023 CLEAN 13 REPORT
(Media release from the Georgia Water Coalition): The Georgia Water Coalition on Wednesday released its Clean 13 report for 2023. The report highlights individuals, businesses, industries, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies whose extraordinary efforts have led to cleaner rivers, stronger communities and a more sustainable future for Georgians. “In the past several years Georgia has…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TEAMS WITH FLOYD EMA AND COUNTY SCHOOLS TO KEEP FAMILIES WARM ONE COAT AT A TIME
(Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department): Only in Georgia can weather go from 82 degrees on Sunday to 39 degrees on Wednesday. As colder weather approaches we all scramble to find those coats, jackets, sweaters and gloves. But in some cases there are families and children who have none. With that in…… read more »
GA DHS: LIHEAP FUNDS SOON AVAILABLE FOR HEATING ASSISTANCE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services): The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced that the application period for the 2023-2024 winter season of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin on Dec. 1, 2023. The program helps Georgians – including both homeowners and renters – with the costs…… read more »