(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 »
(Media release from Berry College): Dr. Steve Briggs, President of Berry College, has announced his retirement effective at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year. Berry’s eighth president, Briggs has served since 2006. Briggs describes his work as “embracing the enterprising spirit of Martha Berry and demonstrating the continuing relevance of an education of the…… read more »
(Media release from Elevation House): This spring, local nonprofit Elevation House will host the 2nd Annual Taste of Rome presented by Owens Financial Group and LMJH Properties, on Tuesday, May 7, 5:30pm – 8:30pm at the Courtyard by Marriott Rome Riverwalk. Expect a lively evening overlooking the river filled with fine cuisine and culinary flair from more than 20 of…… read more »
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s Summer Academy returns this summer in a new, expanded format designed to challenge and inspire both novice and experienced young performers. Running for two full weeks, young actors will have the opportunity to learn the complete production process from “page to stage”. Junior Company (Rising 2nd –…… read more »
(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): A video and essay detailing how students in Rome High’s Theatre Department love what they do and the inclusivity the department brings helped land the group on a select list of schools nationwide in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Broadway classic musical “A Chorus Line”. “We…… read more »
The community is invited by the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism to attend the 2024 Georgia’s Rome Spring Art Market, scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday at the Rome Civic Center. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm both days. Entry and parking are free. Kristi Kent, Director of Communications for the Georgia’s Rome Office…… read more »
April’s observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month was kicked off locally on Monday afternoon with the placement of Pinwheels for Prevention on the lawn of Harbin Clinic Pediatrics Rome. The theme for this year is “Building a Hopeful Future Together”. The Exchange Club Family Resource Center is joined annually by several other community partners for…… read more »