(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has announced that Georgia’s May unemployment rate was 3.2 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.1 percent in April. The unemployment rate held at 3.1 percent for nine consecutive months before the May uptick and was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION WEEK FOR THE FALL SEMESTER
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week, July 10-14, to help those who are seeking to enroll in the fall semester. During Free Application Week, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all new applicants. The admissions deadline for the fall semester is…… read more »
SPLOST COMMITTEE TO MEET AGAIN
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The 2023 Floyd County SPLOST Citizens Committee will meet this evening at 5:00 p.m. in the Fire Education Room located at 409 East 12th Street, Rome. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please call the Floyd County Manager’s office at (706)291-5111.… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA MAINTAINS AAA BOND RATING FROM CREDIT RATING AGENCIES
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): While beginning an international trip to promote Georgia as the No. 1 state for business, Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced that the state has again secured the highest ratings of AAA with a stable outlook from each of the three main credit rating agencies:…… read more »
NEW EVENING AND ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM FOR BUSY ADULTS COMING TO GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE THIS FALL
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is expanding its class schedule this fall, offering an Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) degree that can be completed in two years requiring only one night a week on campus, along with one or two online classes per 8-week term. Coming to the Cartersville…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP ROME, CLASS 41
(Announcement from the Rome-Floyd Chamber): The Rome Floyd Chamber is pleased to announce the selection of Leadership Rome, Class 41. Leadership Rome is a 10-month long program provided by the Rome Floyd Chamber. The program is designed as a skill-building program that aims to develop emerging leaders while providing an educational experience emphasizing social and…… read more »
GRIFFIN CONFIRMED AS TRANSIT DIRECTOR
(From the City of Rome, GA): Courtnay Griffin was confirmed as Transit Director by the Rome City Commission on Monday night. Courtnay has worked for the City of Rome for 8 years and began her career at the city in Community Development where she served as Grants & Housing Administrator before moving to the transit…… read more »
RPD HONORS OFFICERS OF THE MONTH
(Announcement from the Rome Police Department, GA): The Rome Police Department has honored the following as Officers of the Month – PFC Jeffrey Jackson was awarded Officer of the Month for January. While conducting a traffic stop, PFC Jackson recovered a significant quantity of drugs from the vehicle. Metro task force was contacted, and Information…… read more »
CARSON GARRETT VISITS TTW OFFICE
(Photo release from Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.): Carson Garrett, contestant on season 44 of CBS TV’s ‘Survivor’ , recently paid a visit to the office of Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. It was one of his last stops in Rome before heading to Houston for his summer internship with NASA. In addition to creating…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES RAINED OUT IN DETROIT ON TUESDAY NIGHT, GAME VERSUS TIGERS TO BE MADE UP IN TWIN BILL TODAY
The Atlanta Braves game that had been scheduled for Tuesday night versus the Detroit Tigers has been postponed due to rain in Detroit, MI. That will be made up today in a double header. First pitch of game one is set for 1:10 pm. Listen on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM; airtime is 11:55…… read more »