Non-profit organizations are currently seeking year-end donations from the public. Among those non-profits – the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia. Carla Maton, Executive Director, says that anyone who gives a gift to the Red Cross over the holiday season will be given a gift; donations may be made online at www.redcross.org. The donations will…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
FCS: HENNON, ROBINSON AWARDED FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO STANFORD, DUKE THROUGH QUEST BRIDGE
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Pepperell High School senior, Katie Hennon, and Model High School senior, McAllister Robinson, have been matched with their top collegiate choice and awarded full scholarships through QuestBridge. Hennon matched with Stanford University and Robinson matched with Duke University. “We are so very proud of Katie and McAllister,” said…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES INCREASED FUNDING FOR CJCC’S VICTIM SERVICES GRANT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced he has directed the Office of Planning and Budget to increase funding for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council’s (CJCC) Victim’s Services grant using $13.2 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for FY 2024. This follows significant…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE PRODUCTION OF ELF, THE MUSICAL RUNS FOR A FINAL WEEKEND AT THE DESOTO THEATRE
The Rome Little Theatre production of Elf, The Musical will continue this weekend for a second and final weekend at the DeSoto Theatre, 530 Broad Street in downtown Rome. Show times are 7:30 pm on Friday night, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm on Saturday, and 2:30 pm on Sunday. Based on the beloved holiday film,…… read more »
STARRY NIGHTS IN THE GARDEN EVENT SET FOR DECEMBER 16TH AT HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN IN SUMMERVILLE
(From the Paradise Garden Foundation): Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, 200 North Lewis Street in Summerville, celebrates this holiday season with traditional white lights throughout the 2.5-acre outdoor historic art environment. Area families are invited to stroll the garden on the evening of Saturday, December 16th from 5 pm until 7 pm during the Starry Nights…… read more »
SEVEN HILLS ROTARY CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT BEGINS ON DECEMBER 15TH, BROADCAST COVERAGE TO BE PROVIDED AGAIN ON WLAQ 1410 AM AND 96.9 FM
Area high school basketball teams will soon compete in the 2023 Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament. The games will be played on December 15th, 16th, and 18th at Armuchee High School. The tournament will culminate with the championship round in the Cage Center at Berry College on December 19th. Broadcast coverage of the tournament will…… read more »
U.S. SOCCER SELECTS FAYETTE COUNTY, GEORGIA FOR NEW HQ AND NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced that the U.S. Soccer Federation (U.S. Soccer) will move its headquarters and construct a first-of-its-kind national training center (NTC) in Fayette County, creating 440 new jobs through a $228 million investment. State and local officials, U.S. Soccer Board members,…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSIONER CRAIG MCDANIEL LOOKS FORWARD TO 2024
Craig McDaniel looks forward to beginning another term as a member of the Rome City Commission in 2024. McDaniel, who won his bid for re-election back on November 7th, states that he believes that the good news that filled 2023 – such as the addition of new businesses to the community – will continue into…… read more »
SCOTT THOMPSON AND HIS BAND OF MERRY MUSICIANS LOOK FORWARD TO SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER AT CHRISTMAS BACK HOME CONCERTS SPONSORED BY ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND THIS WEEKEND
Scott Thompson and his band of merry musicians will spread holiday cheer at the 7th annual Christmas Back Home concerts set for this Friday and Saturday night at 7 pm each night at the Rome City Auditorium. The show will feature classic Christmas hits with a twist, in addition to some original songs. There will…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD RECOGNIZED FOR MATERNITY SERVICES
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center and two other Advocate Health hospitals have been designated “Maternity Care Access Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report. These hospitals provide quality care to expectant parents in areas that would otherwise be maternity care deserts. Atrium Health Union, in Monroe, North Carolina, and…… read more »