Category Archives: Local News

COLLEGE INFO SESSIONS, TOURS, AND LEAGUE SPORTS SHOWCASE COMING TO GHC FOR APRIL

COLLEGE INFO SESSIONS, TOURS, AND LEAGUE SPORTS SHOWCASE COMING TO GHC FOR APRIL

(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): If you’re looking for a way to spend your spring break and make moves toward your future this April, you can start by checking out the Spring Break Tours at Georgia Highlands College (GHC).  Future Chargers can register to attend 15-minute information sessions followed by walking tours April 1 to April…read more »

GNTC EARNS 2024-2025 MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL GOLD DESIGNATION

GNTC EARNS 2024-2025 MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL GOLD DESIGNATION

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College announced late last week that it has earned the 2024-25 Military Friendly® School Gold designation. GNTC improved on its Silver designation earned in 2023-24 by ascending to the Gold status for 2024-25. The gold designation means GNTC is rated within 10% of the 10th-ranked organization…read more »

FLOYD AMONG 17 GEORGIA COUNTIES DESIGNATED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AS PRIMARY NATURAL DISASTER AREAS DUE TO SEVERE DROUGHT CONDITIONS

FLOYD AMONG 17 GEORGIA COUNTIES DESIGNATED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AS PRIMARY NATURAL DISASTER AREAS DUE TO SEVERE DROUGHT CONDITIONS

(Media release from the United States Department of Agriculture): On March 25, 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated 17 Georgia counties as primary natural disaster areas. The Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. “Our agency…read more »

NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES SEEKS VOLUNTEERS ON SPRING BREAK AND THROUGH THE SUMMERTIME

NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES SEEKS VOLUNTEERS ON SPRING BREAK AND THROUGH THE SUMMERTIME

Seasons change, and the need for volunteers continues with changing seasons for Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries. The local non-profit organization welcomes individuals in search of volunteer opportunities over Spring Break and throughout the Summer. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, says that kids (with adult supervision) are invited to give back to their community over Spring Break…read more »

GDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: LANE CLOSURES ON TURNER MCCALL BOULEVARD/SHORTER AVENUE CONTINUE IN APRIL

GDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: LANE CLOSURES ON TURNER MCCALL BOULEVARD/SHORTER AVENUE CONTINUE IN APRIL

(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): WHAT: Weather permitting, crews will continue the improvement project on Turner McCall Boulevard/Shorter Avenue throughout next month. The work will include periodic lane closures in either direction from DeSoto Avenue to Avenue B. Please slow down in the area and watch for crews in the roadway. WHEN: Monday, April 1 through…read more »

ROME MIDDLE AND ROME HIGH SHOW CHOIRS TO PERFORM ON APRIL 1ST

(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): Two award-winning show choirs, Rome Middle’s Grand Illusion and Rome High’s Grand Finale, take to the stage on Monday, April 1 at the Rome City Auditorium giving locals a chance to see the squads’ 2024 competition shows for the final time. The event begins at 7 p.m. and…read more »

GNTC BASIC POST CERTIFICATION CLASS GRADUATION HELD MARCH 26TH

GNTC BASIC POST CERTIFICATION CLASS GRADUATION HELD MARCH 26TH

(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 March 26 to honor 13 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class #BPC1-2024-06. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment as…read more »

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS FOR ROME, NORTHWEST GEORGIA IN FEBRUARY

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS FOR ROME, NORTHWEST GEORGIA IN FEBRUARY

(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 2.9 percent in February, down four-tenths over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.3 percent. “Georgia continues to thrive, fueled by a powerhouse workforce and savvy economic investments,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson.…read more »