(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun on July 22 to honor 12 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class #BPC1-2024-07. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment as…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): School bells are ringing for the state’s youngest learners as Georgia’s Pre-K Program begins its 32nd year. The first day of Georgia’s Pre-K Program will vary based on school system and child care provider. It starts as early as July 26 in Chattooga County and…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.9 percent in June, up six-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.8 percent. “Georgia is where opportunities abound, and innovation thrives,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “Every summer, our students…… read more »
(Media release from the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia): Tickets for the Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. are now available at www.romecelebritydancechallenge.com. Doors to the Rome City Auditorium will open at 6 p.m. VIP tickets, available for $125 each, include admission to the pre-event patron party at Broad &…… read more »
The Coosa River Basin Initiative will continue to offer its 2024 Swim Guide through Labor Day weekend. Courtnee Davenport, Director of Outreach, says that the guide offers valuable information on the quality of local waterways. CRBI interns monitor rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water for harmful bacteria every week. She attests that rain has…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): Statement from Georgia’s School Superintendent Richard Woods – “There has been an African American Studies course code in the catalog of state-funded courses since 2020. Districts using this course code will receive state funding. Should districts choose to do so, they may teach some or all of…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): Why plan a trip to one or more of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas (PFA)? Naturally, the fishing is great as PFAs are managed for fishing by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), but did you know that most areas also offer…… read more »
Rome City Commissioners on Monday night unanimously approved a new pay scale for city employees. According to an announcement from the city government: View Monday night’s Rome City Commission Meeting online by using the YouTube link listed below.… read more »
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth): The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Jolly as its new Executive Director. In her new role, Jolly will lead the Commission in its mission to enhance the well-being of children, youth and families throughout…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The public is invited to the opening of the 2024 Georgia’s Rome Photo Exhibition to be held at the Rome Area History Center with an awards reception on Saturday, July 27 at 11 a.m. The show will run through Saturday, August 31, 2024.Photographers whose work was…… read more »