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RCS’ JOHN FRICKS NAMED TO 40 UNDER 40 BY KENNESAW STATE

RCS’ JOHN FRICKS NAMED TO 40 UNDER 40 BY KENNESAW STATE

Media release from the Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools Director of Instructional Technology, Safety, and Operations John Fricks has been selected to the inaugural class of Kennesaw State University’s 40 Owls Under 40. The recognition program celebrates KSU and Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) alumni who are under the age of 40 and…read more »

ADI BAXTER NAMED GNTC’S 2025 STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR

ADI BAXTER NAMED GNTC’S 2025 STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Adi Baxter, Learning Management System specialist at GNTC’s Walker County Campus in Rock Spring, as its 2025 Staff Member of the Year Award winner. The award recognizes GNTC staff who make significant contributions to the college and to technical education. Dr.…read more »

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED OVER THE PAST WEEK

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 4 cents less than a week ago, 4 cents less than a month ago, and 30…read more »

RCS STUDENTS FARE WELL IN STATE TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Several Rome City Schools recently competed against the state’s best at the Georgia Student Technology Competition with two students placing. Main Elementary’s Jonathan Attiglo placed second in the state in device modification in the third and fourth grade division. East Central’s Paelyn Peck placed third in the state…read more »

GA DNR: CLEAN FEEDERS SAVE BIRDS

Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: As spring nears and the weather warms, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding Georgians that clean bird feeders mean less health risks for birds. During spring and summer, sick birds are occasionally reported in backyards across the state. A common denominator in these incidents…read more »

GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS AFY25 BUDGET

Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, House and Senate Appropriations Chairmen Tillery and Hatchett, constitutional officers, and members of the Georgia General Assembly, on Thursday signed the Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.  Excerpt of Governor…read more »