Category Archives: Local News

GNTC HOLDS SPECIAL RECEPTION TO CELEBRATE STUDENT SUCCESS

GNTC HOLDS SPECIAL RECEPTION TO CELEBRATE STUDENT SUCCESS

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): A special reception was held recently to honor and congratulate Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) 2024 GOAL and EAGLE award winners, as well as students who were medalists at SkillsUSA and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) state competitions in Atlanta. The program, held at the Gordon County Campus in…read more »

FLOYD RECOGNIZES GOOD SAMARITANS

FLOYD RECOGNIZES GOOD SAMARITANS

(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Four outstanding volunteers at Atrium Health Floyd are being recognized – one of them posthumously – as Good Samaritans for their service to patients and visitors. April is National Volunteer Month, and the week of April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week, when Atrium Health Floyd has traditionally honored its…read more »

GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION INTENDED TO STRENGTHEN EDUCATION IN GEORGIA

GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION INTENDED TO STRENGTHEN EDUCATION IN GEORGIA

(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, members of the General Assembly, and state and local leaders, signed a comprehensive package of education legislation into law, including SB 233 – providing Georgia students in underperforming schools with greater…read more »

FLOYD EMA: BLACKS BLUFF ROAD CLOSED

FLOYD EMA: BLACKS BLUFF ROAD CLOSED

(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): Blacks Bluff Road is closed immediately from approximately #2232 to #2391 to repair a recent failure in the road base. Thru traffic should use the Old Bluff Road, except for Commercial Traffic. All Commercial Traffic should use Cedartown Highway (US 27) and the Southwest Bypass (Ga Loop 1). The…read more »

GNTC STUDENTS PLACE AT STATE FBLA COMPETITION

GNTC STUDENTS PLACE AT STATE FBLA COMPETITION

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Five Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have qualified to compete in June in the Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate National Leadership Conference. Six GNTC students competed in 12 events at the Georgia Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate State Leadership Conference in Atlanta, where students…read more »

ROME LITTLE THEATRE TO PRESENT “STEEL MAGNOLIAS”

ROME LITTLE THEATRE TO PRESENT “STEEL MAGNOLIAS”

(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s production of “Steel Magnolias” will run May 3-12, 2024, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm.  “Steel Magnolias” is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new…read more »

CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO HOST PRIMITIVE ARTS WORKSHOPS

CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO HOST PRIMITIVE ARTS WORKSHOPS

(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is pleased to partner with Andrew Lee of The Primitive Arts LLC to present a series of Primitive Arts workshops on the Chieftains Museum campus. Workshops will cover Flintknapping, Bark Basket making, Atlatl and Darts, and Cordage and Glue. Each of the four workshops…read more »

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER LAUNCHES INAUGURAL GIVING DAY

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER LAUNCHES INAUGURAL GIVING DAY

(Media release from the Exchange Club Family Resource Center): The Family Resource Center announces its Inaugural “Giving Day” on April 25th. Donors can pledge or contribute to support the child abuse prevention programs of the agency. All donors will receive a limited-edition sticker created by Berry College Bonner Program volunteers. According to Chase Tolbert, Chair…read more »

GNTC HOSTS NC3 SIGNING DAY

GNTC HOSTS NC3 SIGNING DAY

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Eight northwest Georgia high school students committed to pursuing a technical education during a signing event hosted by Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). This year marks GNTC’s first time participating in the National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Letter of Intent Signing Day, which was held on April 18…read more »

AMERICAN RED CROSS: RACE TO HELP SAVE LIVES BY GIVING BLOOD

AMERICAN RED CROSS: RACE TO HELP SAVE LIVES BY GIVING BLOOD

(Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia): As May approaches, the American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to keep the blood supply stable by racing to give blood in the weeks to come. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors – are crucial to keeping shelves fully stocked with…read more »