(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Employees of a northwest Georgia concrete supplier will receive apprenticeship training at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) thanks to a new grant program. Wayne Davis Concrete has selected loader operator Elijah Page as the first of 10 apprentices it will send for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training through…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
GA AG CARR JOINS 26 STATES IN PUSHING BACK ON ROGUE FEDERAL AGENCIES
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 27 states in filing a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overrule – or at least clarify – the doctrine known as Chevron defense. “For years, federal agencies have sought to unlawfully expand their powers to…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES TURN MLB’S FIRST TRIPLE PLAY OF THE YEAR, STILL DROP SERIES OPENER IN BOSTON TO RED SOX
The Atlanta Braves were defeated by the Boston Red Sox by 7-1 on Tuesday night in the rain-delayed first outing of a two-game interleague set at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. The Braves scored the first run of the night on an RBI single by Sean Murphy in the top of the first inning. The…… read more »
ROME BRAVES OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS IN ASHEVILLE, NC TO THE TOURISTS
The Rome Braves fell to the Asheville Tourists by 13-7 on Tuesday night in the opener of a six-game series in Asheville, NC. The teams will meet again this evening at 6:35 pm. Rome is in the midst of a 12-game road trip to the Carolinas. Their series in Asheville will continue through Sunday and…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF DAVE ROBERSON ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO BE SAFE AS LOCAL STUDENTS PREPARE TO BEGIN THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
It’s almost time for local students to head back to school! Friday, July 28th is the first day of classes for the Rome City Schools. Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson encourages local families to stay safe as summer vacation ends and the rush of a new school year begins. Drivers are urged by Sheriff Roberson…… read more »
FCS ANNOUNCES 2023-24 MEAL PRICES AND MEAL CHARGE PLAN
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): The federal funding COVID-19 waivers that allowed all students to receive meals at no charge ended in June 2022. For the 2023-24 school year, Floyd County Schools has implemented a new charge protocol that will go into effect on August 3, 2023. A breakdown of this protocol includes:…… read more »
GHC TO HOST OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW GHC@NIGHT DEGREE OPTION, WAIVE APPLICATION FEE FOR ATTENDEES
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): To provide a closer look at the new GHC@Night Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) degree option, Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will host an open house at its Cartersville Site, 5441 Hwy. 20 NE, Cartersville, on Tuesday, August 1. Attendees can drop by the Student Center from 6PM to 8PM to learn about…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS: SAND SPRINGS ROAD CLOSING TEMPORARILY
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will close Sand Springs Road beginning Tuesday July 25 from 8 a.m. replace a failed cross drain. The project is expected to take two days. The area of construction is near Fouche Gap Road. Detours around the zone include: · Fouche Gap Road, · Big Texas Valley Road,…… read more »
GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER ISSUES NEW CONSUMER ALERT
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office): Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is raising public awareness of the latest financial scam impacting hardworking Georgia families. Secretary Raffensperger issued an Investor Alert warning consumers of a trend known as “Pig-butchering”, a cryptocurrency scam that has been targeting Georgia investors this summer. “Pig-butchering” scams, as they…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES IN BOSTON FOR TWO-GAME SET VERSUS RED SOX
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off day for Monday and will continue a five-game road trip tonight with the first of two interleague games in Boston, MA versus the Red Sox. Charlie Morton will serve as the starting pitcher for Atlanta. First pitch is slated for 7:10 pm at Fenway Park. Hear all the…… read more »