Warmer weather and events season are now here. Memorial Day weekend is approaching, and the kids will soon be out of school for the Summer. Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson encourages local drivers to be cautious as heightened traffic is anticipated in the coming weeks. Extra caution is urged by Sheriff Roberson around school campuses,…… read more »
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GRAND FINALE EARNS NO. 5 SOUTHEAST RANKING IN FINAL POLL
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Grand Finale, which wrapped up its most successful competition in school history a few weeks ago, added one final feather to its cap recently when Rome High School’s Show Choir finished fifth in the final Southeastern Show Choir 1A Rankings. The group had appeared in the poll a…… read more »
DR. KIRK SHOOK TO ADDRESS SHORTER UNIVERSITY’S CLASS OF 2025 AT COMMENCEMENT
Media release from Shorter University: Dr. Kirk Shook, Executive Director of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, will serve as the keynote speaker for Shorter University’s 2025 Commencement Ceremonies on Thursday, May 8. “Dr. Kirk Shook is a leader of character and integrity whose career reflects a deep commitment to excellence in education and service to…… read more »
GNTC’S JENNIFER DIXON NAMED REGIONAL FINALIST FOR TCSG INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Jennifer Dixon, assistant dean and instructor of Early Childhood Care and Education at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and winner of the college’s 2025 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year, advanced as a regional finalist for the state award. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) named her…… read more »
FORMER VOLUNTEER RETURNS TO FLOYD AS MEDICAL STUDENT
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: When Ishani Desai first volunteered at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, she could not have known the village of supporters and encouragers she was joining. When schools and colleges moved to virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rome native and Georgia Tech graduate discovered that Atrium Health Floyd…… read more »
SENIOR INFORUM SET FOR THIS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Senior Advisory Council, is excited to announce the upcoming Senior Inforum, set for this Wednesday, April 30, at the Thornton Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s event invites attendees to embrace the spirit of the Wild…… read more »
DONATIONS SOUGHT FROM SPRING CLEANERS AT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY’S RESTORE, HOSPITALITY HOUSE THRIFT STORE
Have you been doing some Spring cleaning? Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley’s ReStore, located at 504 East 1st Avenue in Rome, would love to have any gently-used items that you no longer need. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, says that donations and purchases at the ReStore help to build and repair homes in the community.…… read more »
FCS ANNOUNCES DEPARTMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY RECYCLING STEAM CHALLENGE WINNERS
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) is excited to announce the winners of the FCS Department of Instructional Technology Recycling STEAM Challenge. The challenge was aimed at promoting STEAM and environmental conservation. It invited students to collect recyclable materials and repurpose them in a creative manner to create a new…… read more »
GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION AIMED AT STRENGTHENING EDUCATION AND SCHOOL SAFETY, AS WELL AS BILLS TO BOOST WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Media release from Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, members of the General Assembly, educators, and students, signed multiple bills into law on Monday that ensure fairness in school sports, further safeguard students and teachers, and improve the quality of education in Georgia. “As the…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE SLIDES AT A SNAIL’S PACE
The Georgia gas price average slowly declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent lower than a week ago, 4 cents lower than a month ago, and 49 cents lower than last year. It…… read more »