Category Archives: Local News
GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY GETS UPDATE ON STATE OF THE JUDICIARY
(Media release from the Supreme Court of Georgia):Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs delivered his second State of the Judiciary address to the General Assembly on Wednesday in the House chambers of ...
Feb 08, 2024
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH: GET TICKETS NOW FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL “ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 3RD GRADER?” AWARENESS FUNDRAISER
The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth is encouraging the public to purchase tickets now for the second annual "Are You Smarter Than A 3rd Grader?" Awareness Fundraiser, scheduled for ...
Feb 07, 2024
EIGHT FLOYD COUNTY SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS NAMED GOVERNOR’S HONORS STATE SEMI-FINALISTS
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA):Eight of Floyd County Schools' (FCS) students were selected as state semi-finalists and will advance in the Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) selectio...
Feb 07, 2024
SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY IS COMING UP THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH – HERE’S A LOOK AT HISTORIC SITES AROUND THE STATE THAT YOU CAN VISIT FOR FREE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources):To spotlight Georgia's fascinating past, State Historic Sites are offering free admission on Sunday, February 11. The event is part of ...
Feb 07, 2024
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE HELD STEADY OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Georgia gas price average remains steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.02 per gall...
Feb 05, 2024
THIS IS SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IN GEORGIA
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency):The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, along with the National Weather Service, would like to...
Feb 05, 2024
NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL CANCER COALITION TO JOIN CANCER PREVENTION DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL
The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition will participate in Cancer Prevention Day at Georgia’s State Capitol in Atlanta next Monday, February 12th.Erin Hernandez, President and CEO, says...
Feb 04, 2024
GNTC’S PRICE NAMED TO TCSG’S 2024 COHORT OF THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
(Media release from the Technical College System of Georgia):The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the launch of the 2024 Senior Leadership Academy, a professional develo...
Feb 04, 2024
AMERICAN RED CROSS CURRENTLY FACES A BLOOD SHORTAGE, DONATIONS ARE URGENTLY SOUGHT
The American Red Cross is facing a blood shortage and is encouraging those who are eligible to donate blood as soon as possible.Carla Maton, Executive Director of the Northwest Georgia Chapter, says t...
Feb 02, 2024
GEORGIA SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION TO REGULATE SPORTS BETTING
(Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office):On Thursday, The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 386 to regulate and tax sports betting under the oversight of the Georgia Lottery Commission. Th...
Feb 02, 2024
