Many people around Rome and Floyd County have observed smoke rising in the area over recent days. That is because the Georgia Forestry Commission has been conducting prescribed burns. Objectives of prescribed burns are to clear hazardous undergrowth, remove old vegetation and make room for new growth, and to reduce the spread of invasive pests,…… read more »
(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): When Rome High senior Hunter MacFarland heard she would be in charge of a service project as part of her responsibilities for being on the State Superintendent’s Advisory Council, it took her exactly three seconds to come up with a thought. “I had the idea almost the minute…… read more »
The Georgia Archives invites residents statewide to attend its Annual History Symposium on “Commemorating 150 Years of the Georgia Department of Agriculture”, set for Saturday, April 6th from 9 am to 4 pm. This symposium will feature scholarly presentations on the impact of agriculture on Georgia’s history and culture. It is free and open to…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): State School Superintendent Richard Woods on Tuesday announced the full list of finalists for 2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Throughout the month of March, Superintendent Woods surprised each finalist in their classroom to let them know they’d been selected. All 10 finalists will meet with a…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): A recent announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shared that over $1.3 billion in apportionments will be disbursed to U.S. states through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) Program to support fish and wildlife conservation and outdoor recreational access. This program, established in…… read more »
(Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley): In 1984, Habitat Coosa Valley joined the international community of Habitat for Humanity, taking on the united mission of building homes and hope. Since then, Habitat Coosa Valley has built 60 houses for families throughout our service area and just short of half of those families…… read more »
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Redmond was identified as one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™according to an independent quality analysis based on a balanced scorecard provided by PINC AI™ and reported by Fortune. To be considered, each hospital had to provide various forms of cardiovascular care offered at their facility. For the…… read more »
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Pepperell High School students Ava Burkhalter, Olivia Edwards, and Ruby Spain participated in the GaDOE Student State Chef Competition where they placed second overall. The trio was coached by Mrs. Laura Byrd. The dish that earned a second-place finish for the chefs of PHS was a sweet and…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces the appointments of Josh Ingle, Tyler Kendall, Jeff Petrea, Jessica “Missy” Puckett and Megan Talley to its Board of Directors. Ingle has served as superintendent of Dade County Schools since 2021. His previous positions with the school system include director of Public…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average spikes during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 15 cents more than a week ago, 19 cents more than a month ago, and 12 cents more than this time…… read more »