(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. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Clint Dixon (R – Gwinnett), will allocate the proceeds to student financial aid programs, including the HOPE college scholarship…… read more »
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GNTC HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR RECEIVES ADVANCED CERTIFICATION
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Elizabeth Barksdale, director of Human Resources at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), recently received certification from the Society of Human Resources Management, making her one of three directors to hold that distinction in the Technical College System of Georgia. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) partnered with…… read more »
DARLINGTON PLAYERS TO PRESENT ‘CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION’ IN DOWNTOWN ROME FROM FEBRUARY 23RD THROUGH 25TH
(Media release from Darlington School): Darlington’s fine arts department and The Darlington Players will present “Chicago: Teen Edition” Feb. 23-25 at the Rome City Auditorium. Show times are 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. “By attending, you’re not just enjoying a night of entertainment; you’re supporting the arts in our…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANNOUNCES OPENING OF DOG AND CAT STERILIZATION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATIONS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture Office of Communications): Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced on Thursday the opening of the application period for the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Dog & Cat Sterilization Program (DCSP) Grant. This program aims to help reduce the strain on Georgia’s companion animal shelters caused by overcrowding of…… read more »
BUSY FEBRUARY ON TAP FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
February has arrived, and this is an important month for the Boy Scouts of America. Eric Vaughn, who serves on the Executive Board for the Northwest Georgia Council, attests that the BSA will celebrate its 114th anniversary on February 8th. The council’s Scouting for Food community service project will also take place this month to…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS HB 30, SECURING DEFINITION FOR ANTISEMITISM
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, state elected officials, members of the General Assembly and community and religious leaders signed HB 30 on Wednesday at a ceremony at the State Capitol. The governor’s remarks can…… read more »
ARMUCHEE AREA SEVENTH GRADE STUDENT WINS FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS’ 2024 ORATORICAL CONTEST
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Ellia McClain, a seventh-grade student at Armuchee High School, has won the 2024 Floyd County Schools (FCS) Oratorical Contest. The oratorical event was started in 2009 to allow students to display their academic skills and connect with other students. The 2024 contest was the 15th annual competition and…… read more »
DPH: GEORGIA COUNTIES SHARE CAR SEAT MINI-GRANT
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Injury Prevention Program announces the 2023 recipients of the Child Passenger Safety Mini-Grant. The Child Passenger Safety Mini-Grant program helps county health departments, and their community partners reduce the number of injuries and deaths sustained by children in Georgia…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO PROVIDE HEART HEALTHY TIPS AND SCREENINGS
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): In celebration of heart month and Wear Red Day for women’s heart health, AdventHealth Redmond is providing health information and screenings in Floyd and Polk counties. On Friday, Feb. 2, AdventHealth team members will hand out heart healthy tips and giveaways to community members at the following Chik-fil-A locations from…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION, BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HOLD JOINT MEETING ON THURSDAY
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Floyd County Board of Education on Thursday, February 1st from 11 am until 1 pm in the Fire Education Room at 409 East 12th Street, Rome. The gathering is open to the public.… read more »