(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): Grab the fishing pole and the tackle box and let’s go gas up the boat, National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) begins soon! This special week (June 1-9, 2024) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of being on the water and offers two FREE Fishing…… read more »
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GNTC’S YOUTH SUCCESS ACADEMY HOLDS 2024 GRADUATION CEREMONIES
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Forty-eight students have received their GED® diplomas through Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Youth Success Academy (YSA). GNTC hosted two Youth Success Academy graduation ceremonies. Eighteen students graduated on Tuesday, May 21, from the YSA program at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus (FCC) in Rome. Thirty students graduated on Thursday, May 23, from the…… read more »
ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY RESIDENTS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN ON MEMORIAL DAY
Rome/Floyd County joined communities across the United States of America on Monday to host Memorial Day ceremonies to honor those who gave their lives on the battlefield in service to our armed forces. John Fortune, Past President of the Rome Exchange Club, attests that some service men and women paid the ultimate price for our…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, ROME CITY COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD MEETINGS ON TUESDAY
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet today at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); that will be followed by the meeting at 6 pm in the Community Room (Suite 206). Their agenda may be viewed…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECLINED LEADING UP TO MEMORIAL DAY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 4 cents less than a month ago, and 11 cents more…… read more »
GHC ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT’S AND DEAN’S LISTS FOR SPRING 2024
(Announcement from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has announced students named to the Spring 2024 President’s List and Dean’s List. To achieve President’s List status, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and attain a minimum of nine semester hours of credit. To make Dean’s List students, must complete a minimum of…… read more »
GA DHS CELEBRATES NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH WITH LAUNCH OF NEW CHILD WELFARE PROJECT
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services): The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) and its Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) are celebrating National Foster Care Month this May with the official launch of Georgia Communicare, a new technology project to support and enhance child welfare programs. Georgia Communicare is a…… read more »
GNTC, FLOYD COUNTY PRISON PARTNERSHIP ROUTES CAREER PATH FOR INMATES
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): A partnership between Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and Floyd County Prison offers offenders a path to employment as Class B commercial truck drivers after their release. GNTC and Floyd County Prison recently held a graduation ceremony that celebrated the first cohort of Class B CDL graduates, offenders…… read more »
UGA MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM HOSTS OPEN GARDEN DAYS IN JUNE
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): As part of ongoing celebrations marking the 45th program anniversary, the Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program invites you to attend Open Garden Days at 25 demonstration gardens throughout the month of June. This is a special opportunity for visitors to gain inspiration for their own gardens from…… read more »
RED CROSS RESPONDS TO A MULTI-UNIT FIRE IN DALTON
(Media release from American Red Cross Georgia Region): Wednesday morning, Red Cross volunteers from the Northwest Georgia Chapter responded to a multi-unit fire on Hill Road in Dalton, GA. Red Cross volunteers as part of the Disaster Action Team were on the scene to help coordinate emergency aid to those affected. They assisted six families for a total of 15 people. The Red…… read more »