Category Archives: Local News
ROME CITY SCHOOLS: KEEP SCHOOLS SAFE INITIATIVE PRIORITIZES CAMPUS SAFETY FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:In light of recent events, Rome City Schools has seen an increase in social media threats that can disrupt the safety and security of our schools. We urge pare...
Sep 09, 2024
FALL IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING, ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ENJOY FALL COLORS
Fall is rapidly approaching. It will not be too long until beautiful Fall colors begin to adorn the state of Georgia.Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites,...
Sep 06, 2024
SIX ROME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE COLLEGE BOARD HONORS
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:Six Rome High School students were recently honored by the College Board's Advanced Placement Program for earning either an AP Capstone Diplomaor an AP Seminar...
Sep 06, 2024
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST ANGIO SCREEN BUS
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is hosting the AngioScreen bus from 8 am to 3 pm., Thursday, September 12. The AngioScreen bus will be parked in front of the main entranc...
Sep 06, 2024
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO HOST ROME CAREER FAIR ON SEPTEMBER 18TH
The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice has scheduled a Rome Career Fair for Wednesday, September 18th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center, 200 Marable Way. The p...
Sep 05, 2024
LAST FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT OF 2024 SET FOR THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH
Media release from the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority:Get ready to enjoy the finale of the First Friday Concert Series! On September 6th, the Town Green will transform into the ultimate music...
Sep 04, 2024
CHIAHA OFFERS ARTS EDUCATION GRANTS
Media release from Chiaha Guild of Arts and Crafts:The Chiaha Guild of Arts and Crafts is pleased to announce the return of the Arts Education Grant Program. The application is available for K-12 publ...
Sep 04, 2024
DECAL AND GADOE FOUNDATIONS AWARDING $100,000 IN EARLY LITERACY ALIGNMENT MINI-GRANTS TO LOCAL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning:The Georgia Foundation for Early Care + Learning is joining the Georgia Foundation for Public Education this fall in offering twent...
Sep 04, 2024
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, GA. James Lee R...
Sep 04, 2024
GOVERNOR KEMP AND STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: GEORGIA JOB CREATION REMAINS STRONG
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp:Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), on Thursday announced another year of sustained...
Aug 30, 2024
