Category Archives: Local News
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SUPERINTENDENT WOODS APPOINTS LEADER TO BUILD STATEWIDE LITERACY COACHING MODEL
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education):State School Superintendent Richard Woods has selected Dr. J. Nicholas Philmon, who played an integral role in the development of structured li...
Jan 18, 2024
ICE SKATING CONTINUES EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY THROUGH THE END OF JANUARY AT THE RINK AT RIDGE FERRY PARK
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation):As winter weather settles in around the Rome area, Rome and Floyd County residents have a chance to enjoy Rome's newest winter tradition for a few ...
Jan 17, 2024
SPEAKER BURNS, PRO TEM JONES ANNOUNCE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAJOR INVESTMENTS IN PRE-K EDUCATION
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office):Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) and Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) held a press conference on Tuesday to announce recom...
Jan 17, 2024
AAA: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN DRIVING IN A MAJOR STORM, STAY OFF THE ROADS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Severe weather is anticipated for north Georgia, set to unfold on Friday. Strong winds, heavy downpours, and the threat of tornadoes are expected to crea...
Jan 12, 2024
KING CELEBRATION 2024 SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
Rome’s MLK Commission invites the public to a host of events to celebrate the life and legacy of late Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. starting on Friday, January 12th and continuing ...
Jan 11, 2024
PEPPERELL FIFTH-GRADER WINS FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS’ SPELLING BEE COMPETITION
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA):Pepperell Middle School fifth-grader Ella Craver correctly spelled "Sumerian" to win the Floyd County Schools' Spelling Bee Wednesday morning at the Floyd...
Jan 11, 2024
GOVERNOR KEMP LAYS OUT PRIORITIES FOR 2024 SESSION AT GEORGIA CHAMBER’S ANNUAL EGGS AND ISSUES LEGISLATIVE EVENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):On Wednesday at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's annual Eggs and Issues legislative preview event, Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered an address c...
Jan 11, 2024
DECEMBER TAX REVENUES DOWN 5%; ADJUSTED YTD DOWN 2.5%
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):The State of Georgia's net tax collections in the month of December totaled nearly $3.05 billion, for a decrease of $159.1 million, or -5 percent...
Jan 11, 2024
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP
(Media release from Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley):Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is now accepting applications for homeownership for families in Floyd, Chattooga, and Polk counties. ...
Jan 11, 2024
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO HOST FREE LUNCH AND LEARN ON JANUARY 23RD
(Media release from Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley):Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley will be hosting a FREE Lunch & Learn event on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at GA Northwestern Technical Co...
Jan 04, 2024
