(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Elizabeth Barksdale, director of Human Resources at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), recently received certification from the Society of Human Resources Management, making her one of three directors to hold that distinction in the Technical College System of Georgia. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) partnered with…… read more »
(Media release from Darlington School): Darlington’s fine arts department and The Darlington Players will present “Chicago: Teen Edition” Feb. 23-25 at the Rome City Auditorium. Show times are 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. “By attending, you’re not just enjoying a night of entertainment; you’re supporting the arts in our…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture Office of Communications): Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced on Thursday the opening of the application period for the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Dog & Cat Sterilization Program (DCSP) Grant. This program aims to help reduce the strain on Georgia’s companion animal shelters caused by overcrowding of…… read more »
February has arrived, and this is an important month for the Boy Scouts of America. Eric Vaughn, who serves on the Executive Board for the Northwest Georgia Council, attests that the BSA will celebrate its 114th anniversary on February 8th. The council’s Scouting for Food community service project will also take place this month to…… read more »
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, state elected officials, members of the General Assembly and community and religious leaders signed HB 30 on Wednesday at a ceremony at the State Capitol. The governor’s remarks can…… read more »
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Ellia McClain, a seventh-grade student at Armuchee High School, has won the 2024 Floyd County Schools (FCS) Oratorical Contest. The oratorical event was started in 2009 to allow students to display their academic skills and connect with other students. The 2024 contest was the 15th annual competition and…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Injury Prevention Program announces the 2023 recipients of the Child Passenger Safety Mini-Grant. The Child Passenger Safety Mini-Grant program helps county health departments, and their community partners reduce the number of injuries and deaths sustained by children in Georgia…… read more »
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): In celebration of heart month and Wear Red Day for women’s heart health, AdventHealth Redmond is providing health information and screenings in Floyd and Polk counties. On Friday, Feb. 2, AdventHealth team members will hand out heart healthy tips and giveaways to community members at the following Chik-fil-A locations from…… read more »
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Floyd County Board of Education on Thursday, February 1st from 11 am until 1 pm in the Fire Education Room at 409 East 12th Street, Rome. The gathering is open to the public.… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Ashley Marie Cowan, a Pre-Occupational Healthcare student from Adairsville, has been named Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) 2024 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner, and Deanna Hulsey, instructor of Cosmetology, has been named the college’s 2024 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year. The winners were named during the Seven Hills…… read more »