(Media release from the Georgia Archives): The Georgia Archives and the Digital Library of Georgia are proud to present the Historic Schools Photograph Collection – an invaluable compilation of approximately 1,800 images captured by the Georgia Department of Education in the 1950s. This collection offers a fascinating look into the state’s primary and secondary public…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.16 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 13 cents more than a week ago, 19 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents less than…… read more »
Advance in person voting will take place throughout the next three weeks in Georgia’s Presidential Preference Primary set for March 12th. Floyd County voters may cast an early ballot on weekdays between the hours of 7:30 am to 5:30 pm from Monday, February 19th through Friday, March 8th at one of three locations – Saturday…… read more »
The Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home’s 2024 Herb & Plant Sale will take place at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome during the first weekend in April. The sale will be open to the public on Saturday, April 6th from 9 am to 4 pm and on Sunday, April 7th from 12 pm to 3 pm.…… read more »
(Media release from Darlington School): Darlington School will host the One Kid! One Kidney! 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, April 27, at 9 a.m. in honor of sophomore Gabrielle Culberson, a Cartersville-area day student who is in need of a lifesaving kidney transplant. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Children’s Organ Transplant Association, which assists…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): More than 1.1 million Georgia students rely on the nutritious meals and snacks served during the school year through the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs. When school is out for the summer, Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program helps fill the gap…… read more »
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is ready to party like its 1984. The non profit announced last week that it has planned a full slate of events in the next several months to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, says that Habitat is excited to celebrate four decades of building homes, communities,…… read more »
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will create more than 600 new full-time jobs in Polk County, investing an estimated $344 million in a solar glass manufacturing facility in Cedartown. The facility will be the first-of-its-kind in…… read more »
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA Board of Elections and Registration): The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the Floyd County Administration building, located at 12 E. 4th Avenue, Rome. Caucus will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Caucus Room, Suite 204, followed by the regular meeting…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) will place 60 full-time literacy coaches in elementary schools throughout the state, focusing on the lowest-performing 5 percent of schools, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced on Thursday. These school-level coaches will ensure an intensive focus on literacy in schools identified…… read more »