Category Archives: Local News

CNA EARNS BEE AWARD FOR COMFORTING FAMILY MEMBER OF PATIENT

CNA EARNS BEE AWARD FOR COMFORTING FAMILY MEMBER OF PATIENT

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Jenna Terry said she knew when she was a little girl that she wanted to do something to help people. “My older sister was in a wheelchair and I all I wanted to do was help my momma take care of her. I love to know I can make…read more »

GNTC STUDENTS RECEIVE 2024 RABBIT VALLEY FARMERS MARKET SCHOLARSHIP

GNTC STUDENTS RECEIVE 2024 RABBIT VALLEY FARMERS MARKET SCHOLARSHIP

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Horticulture students have received the 2024 Rabbit Valley Farmers Market Scholarship. The scholarship has been awarded to Dana Jenkins of Rossville and Shelby Madden of Chickamauga. Both are Horticulture students at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome. Jenkins is earning a diploma in Horticulture…read more »

ROME CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION NAMED EXEMPLARY SCHOOL BOARD

ROME CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION NAMED EXEMPLARY SCHOOL BOARD

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools Board of Education has been named an Exemplary School Board for 2024 by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). This is the second consecutive year the board has earned this distinction. This recognition highlights the board’s commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration, all of…read more »

GA DNR ANNOUNCES $1,000 GRANT FOR TOP CONSERVATION TEACHER

GA DNR ANNOUNCES $1,000 GRANT FOR TOP CONSERVATION TEACHER

Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is again offering a $1,000 grant to a kindergarten through fifth-grade public or private school teacher in the state who demonstrates exceptional energy and innovation in teaching life sciences. Science specialists covering those grade levels can also apply. The grant…read more »

GRADUATION RATE FOR FCS CLASS OF 2024 EXCEEDS 95%

GRADUATION RATE FOR FCS CLASS OF 2024 EXCEEDS 95%

Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) four-year graduation rate for the Class of 2024 is marked official at 95.4%, according to data released on Tuesday by the Georgia Department of Education. This rate exceeds the state’s rate of 85.4%. Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) four-year graduation rate for the Class of…read more »

ROME HIGH GRADUATION RATE RISES, EXCEEDS STATE RATES

ROME HIGH GRADUATION RATE RISES, EXCEEDS STATE RATES

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School once again ranks above state averages when it comes to graduation rates. Fresh off the largest graduation class to walk the stage at Barron Stadium, Rome High’s graduation has increased from last year. The four-year graduation rate for Rome High has risen to 95.3 percent…read more »

TICKETS FOR THE 21ST ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS GO ON SALE THIS THURSDAY

TICKETS FOR THE 21ST ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS GO ON SALE THIS THURSDAY

Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center and Gift Shop is excited to announce that tickets for the 21st Annual Empty Bowls will go on sale this Thursday, October 10. This cherished community event will take place on Tuesday, November 12, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at…read more »