Category Archives: Local News

ROME CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES SUPERINTENDENT’S REVIEW

ROME CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES SUPERINTENDENT’S REVIEW

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome City Board of Education met for a called board meeting on Monday, Aug. 19 at the Central Office Board Room. The board met to conduct the review for Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Holland. The board evaluated Dr. Holland on 10 key points, including…read more »

ROME LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL

ROME LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL

Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome Little Theatre’s production of Disney’s Descendants: The Musical will run August 30-September 8, 2024, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm.  Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films! Imprisoned on…read more »

GOVERNOR KEMP, JOINED BY COMMISSIONERS JOHN KING AND RUSSEL CARLSON, PROVIDES UPDATE ON GEORGIA ACCESS AND PATHWAYS

Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: On Monday, Governor Brian Kemp, joined by Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King, Department of Community Health Commissioner Russel Carlson, and healthcare stakeholders, took part in a roundtable focused on the current and future state of healthcare in Georgia, specifically regarding the Georgia Access and…read more »

GA DPH’S NORTHWEST HEALTH DISTRICT OBSERVES NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH, MEASLES CASE CONFIRMED IN METRO ATLANTA

GA DPH’S NORTHWEST HEALTH DISTRICT OBSERVES NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH, MEASLES CASE CONFIRMED IN METRO ATLANTA

August is observed every year as National Immunization Awareness Month. Dr. Gary Voccio, who serves as Health Director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s 10-county Northwest Health District, attests that the goal of the observance is to highlight the importance of vaccination for all people, children and adults. For additional information about immunizations and…read more »

CANCER NAVIGATORS PREPARING FOR ANNUAL HOLIDAY WREATH SALE & AUCTION

CANCER NAVIGATORS PREPARING FOR ANNUAL HOLIDAY WREATH SALE & AUCTION

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Wreath decorators with a desire to help cancer patients can show off their skills during the Cancer Navigators’ Annual Holiday Wreath Sale & Auction. Crafters who want to create their own wreaths for the annual auction that benefits local cancer patients can pick up faux evergreen wreath forms at…read more »

GBI INVESTIGATES OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN BARTOW COUNTY

GBI INVESTIGATES OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN BARTOW COUNTY

Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation: At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Bartow County. Chris Cochran, age 60, of Adairsville, GA, was shot and killed in the incident. No officers were injured.On August 18, 2024, at about 4 p.m., Bartow County…read more »

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECLINED SLIGHTLY DURING THE PAST WEEK

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECLINED SLIGHTLY DURING THE PAST WEEK

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.22 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago,14 cents less than a month ago, and 41 cents less than this time…read more »

ROME HIGH FFA STUDENTS, CHAPTER EARN AWARDS

ROME HIGH FFA STUDENTS, CHAPTER EARN AWARDS

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School’s FFA Chapter recently earned awards both for individuals and as a chapter. Michael Rios Campos has been named a national finalist this year in the Food Products and Processing category in Division 5 of the competition, and Madylne Cruz-Hernandez received a bronze rating in the…read more »