Category Archives: Local News
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF FUNDING INCREASES FOR CJCC’S VICTIM’S SERVICES GRANT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp on Monday announced he has directed the Office of Planning and Budget to again increase funding for the Criminal Justice C...
Feb 20, 2024
DARLINGTON SCHOOL TO HOST ONE KID! ONE KIDNEY! 5K AND FUN RUN IN HONOR OF STUDENT
(Media release from Darlington School):Darlington School will host the One Kid! One Kidney! 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, April 27, at 9 a.m. in honor of sophomore Gabrielle Culberson, ...
Feb 19, 2024
GA DECAL SEEKING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SERVE AS SUMMER FOOD SERVICE SPONSORS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning):More than 1.1 million Georgia students rely on the nutritious meals and snacks served during the school year through th...
Feb 19, 2024
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY CELEBRATES FOUR DECADES OF BUILDING HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE
Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley is ready to party like its 1984. The non profit announced last week that it has planned a full slate of events in the next several months to celebrate its 40th anni...
Feb 16, 2024
GOVERNOR KEMP: SOLARCYCLE TO CREATE 600 NEW JOBS IN POLK COUNTY AT FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND SOLAR PANEL GLASS PLANT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will create more than 600 new...
Feb 16, 2024
FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO MEET ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA Board of Elections and Registration):The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the Floyd County Administration building, locate...
Feb 16, 2024
STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT WOODS ANNOUNCES PLACEMENT OF LITERACY COACHES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WITH HIGHEST NEED, ADOPTION OF STATE LITERACY COACHING STANDARDS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education):The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) will place 60 full-time literacy coaches in elementary schools throughout the state, focusing on th...
Feb 16, 2024
GNTC FOUNDATION AWARDS SPRING 2024 SCHOLARSHIPS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded $28,850 in grants and scholarships for spring semester 202...
Feb 16, 2024
GOVERNOR KEMP: JANUARY TAX REVENUES UP 2.1 PERCENT, ADJUSTED YTD DOWN 2.7 PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):The State of Georgia's net tax collections in the month of January totaled $3.05 billion, for an increase of $62.7 million, or 2.1 percent, compa...
Feb 12, 2024
INVESTIGATOR CHRIS RIDLING HONORED AS ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT’S OFFICER OF THE YEAR FOR 2023
(From the Rome Police Department, GA):The Rome City Commission, Mayor Craig McDaniel, Rome Police Department Chief Denise Downer-McKinney, and Assistant Chief Rodney Bailey recognized and presented PF...
Feb 12, 2024
