Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: A Sylvania woman’s outlook on education changed after she received her High School Equivalency at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). Elizabeth Foldes said she and her family moved frequently during her childhood because her father’s job setting up publishing equipment required relocating every two years throughout Georgia. She…… read more »
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EARLY VOTING TO BE OFFERED OVER THE WEEKEND IN THE NOVEMBER 5TH GENERAL ELECTION
Those unable to vote on a weekday will have opportunities to cast an advance in-person ballot in the November 5th general election over the weekend. Early voting will be offered on Saturday from 9 am until 5 pm and on Sunday from 1 pm until 5 pm at the Floyd County Elections Office, located at…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONER SCOTTY HANCOCK RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN LIFELONG LEARNING ACADEMY
Media release from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG): The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s Counties) awarded county officials with certificates for completing requirements in the ACCG Lifelong Learning Academy. Recipients were presented with their achievement certificates during the 2024 ACCG Legislative Leadership Conference at The Classic Center in Athens-Clarke County. Hancock…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO HOLD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON OCTOBER 29TH TO HONOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES’ YEARS OF SERVICE
Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of the County Administration Building located at 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome. The purpose of the special called meeting is for employee years of service recognition. The meeting is…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS ENCOURAGES DONORS TO MAKE BLOOD OR PLATELET DONATIONS A PART OF THEIR SEASONAL PLANS
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall. Eligible individuals − especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to make a donation just ahead of the holiday season.…… read more »
GNTC ALUMNA RECOGNIZED AMONG TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA’S 2024 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR
Media release from the Technical College System of Georgia: The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced 23 recipients as Alumni of the Year from its 22 colleges. The award honors exceptional alumni who have made significant contributions in their fields, demonstrated leadership in their communities, and serve as ambassadors of technical education in Georgia. The…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DECLINED IN SEPTEMBER FOR ROME, NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in September, down eight-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 2.8 percent. “This fall, unemployment rates are dropping all across Georgia,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “While some metro…… read more »
ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO KICK OFF WITH HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES ON OCTOBER 31ST AND CONTINUE THROUGH NOVEMBER 3RD
The 2024 Rome International Film Festival will take place from October 31st through November 3rd. Festivities will kick off with a screening of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” on Halloween at the DeSoto Theatre, enthuses Leanne Cook, RIFF’s Executive Director. She says admission to that will be free for all. There will also be…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS HOST HOWL-O-WEEN LITERACY FESTIVAL
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Snow White and the seven dwarves were on hand as were Winnie the Pooh and Piglet, Robin Hood, several superheroes, and more as Rome City Schools celebrated the Howl-o-Ween Literacy Festival at the Parent Resource Center on Saturday morning. Tons of kids in costume showed up to play…… read more »
BETTY BERRETT RECOGNIZED WITH SUNFLOWER AWARD
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: Betty Berrett has been named AdventHealth Redmond’s latest Sunflower Award recipient. This award is a compliment of the DAISY Award and recognizes the incredible work done by someone in a non-nursing role that supports the nursing staff. Berrett, an environmental services team member at AdventHealth Redmond, was nominated by seven coworkers.…… read more »