(Media release from the Chief Vann House State Historic Site): Candlelight Tours will be hosted by the Chief Vann House State Historic Site in Chatsworth, GA during the second weekend of December, Friday the 8th and Saturday the 9th, 5 – 9 p.m. Arrive by 8p.m. to best enjoy your experience. No reservations are needed for this…… read more »
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DARLINGTON SCHOOL NOMINATES SEVEN FOR GOVERNOR’S HONORS PROGRAM
(Media release from Darlington School): The following students have been nominated by Darlington School for the Governor’s Honors Program in the areas noted: Kathleen Hwang – Visual ArtsLillian Baggett – ScienceKensie Waller – DanceLinda Pan – MusicHayes Parsa – Computer ScienceBrecken Laliberte – ScienceKines Smith – Science “We are proud of all of our students who expressed interest…… read more »
GNTC BASIC POST CERTIFICATION CLASS GRADUATION HELD OCTOBER 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 Oct. 26 to honor 16 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class BPC1 #2023-05. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD PHYSICIAN SPECIALIZES IN INTERNAL MEDICINE
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Joshua Herndon, M.D., treats adult patients of all ages at Atrium Health Floyd Primary Care Medicine in Summerville. He has a passion for internal medicine and treating older patients. “I think being from a small town and actually coming from a blue-collar family allows me to interact with my…… read more »
ROBINSON LOOKS FORWARD TO SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE ROME CITY COMMISSION
Wayne Robinson looks forward to serving the citizens of Rome, Georgia as a member of the Rome City Commission. Robinson, a local builder and developer, was elected to serve in Ward 3 of the Commission in Tuesday’s election, along with incumbents Bill Collins and Craig McDaniel. Robinson said during a Wednesday interview on WLAQ’s ‘Good…… read more »
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH IS VETERANS DAY; EVENTS WILL BE HELD TO HONOR VETERANS IN ROME AND CAVE SPRING
The American Legion Post 5 invites the public to their Veterans Day Program scheduled for this Saturday, November 11th at 11 am at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. This program will be held by the Tomb of the Known Soldier Charles Graves (a local soldier who was killed in World War 1). The main speaker for 2023…… read more »
HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN IN SUMMERVILLE WILL HOST A FALL BLUEGRASS PARTY THIS SATURDAY
Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, 200 North Lewis Street in Summerville, will host a Fall Bluegrass Party this Saturday, November 11th from 4 pm until 7 pm. Jessee and the Boys will perform at that event, enthuses Tina Cox, Executive Director of the Paradise Garden Foundation. Event admission is free to members and Chattooga County residents,…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP RENEWS STATE OF EMERGENCY, EXTENDING STATE GAS TAX SUSPENSION
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced he issued an executive order extending the State of Emergency due to ongoing high prices and uncertain economic conditions caused by failed policies coming out of Washington, D.C. This extension continues the suspension of the state’s excise tax on…… read more »
GEORGIA LABOR COMMISSIONER UNVEILS ‘WALKING THE LAST MILE’ REENTRY PROGRAM
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson on Wednesday unveiled the Walking the Last Mile reentry program, a new initiative administered by the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) in partnership with the Georgia Department of Corrections. The program aims to train and support returning citizens transitioning from incarceration back to…… read more »
RESULTS FROM NOVEMBER 7TH GENERAL ELECTION
The November 7, 2023 general election is on the books! In the race for Rome City Commission – Jim Bojo (incumbent), Harry Brock, and Mark Cochran (incumbent) were elected to fill the seats in Ward 1. Bill Collins (incumbent), Craig McDaniel (incumbent), and Wayne Robinson will fill the three seats in Ward 3. The 2023…… read more »