(Media release from Floyd County, GA): African American History Month is recognized in February across the United States, and Floyd County would like to recognize members of our community who have made an impact. Citizens such as Professor Edward S. Brown, Henry Chubb, members of the 1963 Student Sit-Ins, Elgin Carmichael, Napoleon Fielder, Judy Sims,…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Erika Ambrocio Greenwell, winner of Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) EAGLE Award for 2024, was selected as a regional finalist for the State EAGLE Award by the Technical College System of Georgia. The winner of the state award will be announced during the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Leadership Institute state…… read more »
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Floyd County Schools is excited to announce the showtimes for the local premiere of ‘Chicago: Teen Edition.’ The show will feature over forty FCS students, representing all four high schools. These talented students have been working together on this amazing production for the last four months and it…… read more »
(Announcement from the Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers): The Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will present a free Community Workshop, “Pruning Fruit Trees” on Saturday, February 24, from 10am until 12pm at Chieftain’s Museum/Major Ridge Home, 501 Riverside Parkway in Rome. The public is invited to attend and learn the correct way to…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average remains steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.02 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average remains the same as a week ago, is 5 cents more than a month ago, and…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, along with the National Weather Service, would like to encourage all Georgians to participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which takes place Feb. 5-9. “Springtime in our great state can bring about a range of weather…… read more »
The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition will participate in Cancer Prevention Day at Georgia’s State Capitol in Atlanta next Monday, February 12th. Erin Hernandez, President and CEO, says that the purpose is to let legislators know about the work currently underway towards cancer prevention and how they can help. February is observed each year as…… read more »
(Media release from the Technical College System of Georgia): The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the launch of the 2024 Senior Leadership Academy, a professional development program designed to foster career advancement within TCSG and its 22 affiliated colleges across Georgia. The 2024 cohort comprises a diverse group of talented…… read more »
The American Red Cross is facing a blood shortage and is encouraging those who are eligible to donate blood as soon as possible. Carla Maton, Executive Director of the Northwest Georgia Chapter, says that the blood shortage has continued from January into February. Donations are urgently sought to meet the demand by hospitals for life-saving…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office): On Thursday, The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 386 to regulate and tax sports betting under the oversight of the Georgia Lottery Commission. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Clint Dixon (R – Gwinnett), will allocate the proceeds to student financial aid programs, including the HOPE college scholarship…… read more »