(Media release from the Rome City Schools): Rome City Schools will have its annual Federal Programs Stakeholder Input Meeting on Thursday, April 18 at the College and Career Academy at Rome High School. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. All parents, teachers, administrators, community members and business partners…… read more »
(From the City of Rome, GA): This week, the City of Rome honored recent retirees. Pictured from left to right in this photo from the City of Rome, GA page on Facebook are: Randy Gore, Police – 28 years and 2 months Stephanie Hudson, Police- 39 years and 9 months Brian Smith, Transit – 17…… read more »
(Announcement from the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library): To celebrate spring, the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library’s current auction especially focuses on the beauty and wonders of the natural world and the great outdoors–from backyard sustainability and animal husbandry, to outdoor survival, to camping and hiking and outdoor adventures along the Appalachian Trail.…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): Before you pick up or attempt to assist any wildlife, no matter its age or condition, remember that it is best to leave young birds, bunnies, or fawns where they are found, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (DNR WRD). “While…… read more »
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home will host its annual Herb & Plant Sale on Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 3 pm in the Village Building at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. There will be a members-only pre-sale on Friday night, according to…… read more »
(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): The West Rome bypass will be closed for movie production between Blacks Bluff Road and US 27 South from Thursday April 4 through Sunday April 7. The shutdown will resume Wednesday April 10 through Sunday April 14. Times for the closures are 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Please detour…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Three Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received the Gene Haas Scholarship, which rewards academic excellence and provides financial support for students working toward a degree, diploma or certificate in the Precision Machining and Manufacturing program. Angel Cruz, Whitfield Murray Campus; Jeshua Freeman, Floyd County Campus; and…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has recently been ranked as having one of the most affordable tuition rates in the country by College Consensus. According to its website, “The College Consensus method takes a lot of factors into consideration, but for the Most Affordable Online Colleges ranking we only consider one: cost. These are…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services): Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Cooling Assistance, administered by the Georgia Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Division of Family & Children Services, is available April 1 through July 31, 2024, or until funds are exhausted. This federally funded program assists low-income, elderly, and disabled Georgians…… read more »
Baseball will be back at AdventHealth Stadium this Friday evening as the Rome Emperors open the 2024 season as hosts to the Hickory Crawdads, and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley will be back at work in the concession stands. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, says that Habitat will work both the home and…… read more »