Category Archives: Local News
GNTC GRADUATE OVERCOMES BARRIERS TO EARN HIS ACHIEVEMENTS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):As a child, Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student Sean Mullins was told all of the things he would never be able to do becau...
Dec 13, 2023
GOVERNORS KEMP, IVEY ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT IN LONG-RUNNING CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER WATER LAWSUIT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia and Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama announced Tuesday that they have reached an agreement with the United States A...
Dec 13, 2023
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST NORTHWEST GEORGIA HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO IN JANUARY
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond):To kick off the new year and inspire people living in Northwest Georgia to take charge of their health, AdventHealth Redmond, together with local health and w...
Dec 13, 2023
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE’S AG INPUT DIVISION PASSES FDA AUDIT
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Office of Communications):Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced on Tuesday that the Georgia Department of Agricultur...
Dec 13, 2023
AAA PROJECTS RECORD-SETTING TRAVEL FOR GEORGIANS DURING CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY PERIOD
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):AAA projects a record-setting 3.6 million Georgians will travel 50 miles or more during the upcoming year-end holiday travel period*, spanning from Decem...
Dec 10, 2023
ROME CITY COMMISSION MEETING SET FOR MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION’S TUESDAY MEETING TO BE FOLLOWED BY GATHERING WITH STATE LEGISLATORS ON WEDNESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Their caucus will begin at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Find a link to the...
Dec 10, 2023
NOVEMBER TAX REVENUES UP 1.5%, ADJUSTED YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUES DOWN 1.7%
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):The State of Georgia's net tax collections in the month of November totaled $2.32 billion for an increase of $33.7 million, or 1.5 percent, compa...
Dec 10, 2023
WACKER AND BELL GRADUATE FROM GEORGIA LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMAND COLLEGE
(Media release from the Floyd County GA Police Department):The Floyd County Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Pfc. Mike Bell and Sergeant William Wacker from the Georgia Law E...
Dec 10, 2023
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NWGA ENCOURAGES HOLIDAY GIVING
Non-profit organizations are currently seeking year-end donations from the public. Among those non-profits - the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia. Carla Maton, Executive Director, says that any...
Dec 08, 2023
FCS: HENNON, ROBINSON AWARDED FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO STANFORD, DUKE THROUGH QUEST BRIDGE
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA):Pepperell High School senior, Katie Hennon, and Model High School senior, McAllister Robinson, have been matched with their top collegiate choice and awar...
Dec 08, 2023
