Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, located at 200 North Lewis Street in Summerville, has announced the opening of a new exhibit “Behind the Brain of a Genius: Finster’s Cut-Outs, Dimensions, and Molds from the Paradise Garden Archive”. It will be on display in the garden’s museum and visitor center from January 27th until April 28th. An…… read more »
Category Archives: Local News
GOHS: 2021 RURAL VS. URBAN TRAFFIC SAFETY FACTSHEET NOW AVAILABLE
(Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): The newly released “2021 Rural and Urban Comparison” Georgia Traffic Safety Factsheet from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) and the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) found a disproportionate number of traffic deaths in rural areas of the state compared to urban areas.…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO EXPLORE MORE IN 2024
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites encourage the public to Explore More in 2024. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, attests that it is good to get outside. Parks and historic sites across the state offer Georgians the opportunity to get outdoors more, get some exercise, and/or get some much-needed relaxation by ‘Forest Bathing’. Be sure…… read more »
EIGHT GNTC INSTRUCTORS NOMINATED FOR 2024 RICK PERKINS AWARD
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Faculty and staff at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) have nominated eight of their peer instructors for the Rick Perkins Award of Excellence in Technical Instruction competition. The Rick Perkins Award honors the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) most outstanding instructors. The award has been an ongoing…… read more »
ROME POLICE AND OTHER CITY EMPLOYEES HONORED FOR DECADES OF SERVICE, EDUCATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
(From the Rome Police Department, GA): The Rome City Commission and City Manager Sammy Rich recognized dozens of City of Rome employees on Monday night for decades of service as well as educational accomplishments. On hand were Sgt. Don Davis, who received his 20-year pen for service with the Rome Police Department, and Sgt. Aaron…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS’ PRE-K REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2024
(Release from the Rome, GA City Schools): The Rome City Schools Pre-Kindergarten program is funded by the GA State Lottery, is governed by Bright from the Start, and is supplemented by the RCS District. Our PreK program provides age-appropriate instruction and prepares students for a successful transition to kindergarten and beyond. Additionally, this nurturing environment…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE HOLDS STEADY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average holds steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $2.95 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 6 cents less than a month ago, and 29 cents less than this time last…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Their caucus will begin at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Find a link to their agenda for the evening at www.romega.us. To view the meeting live online, use the YouTube…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MARDI GRAS PARTY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home will host an evening of food and fun at the annual Mardi Gras event scheduled for Saturday, February 10th at Lawrence Preserve at Horseleg Creek, located at 127 Winding Road in Rome. The event is generously sponsored by Louisiana Hot Sauce, Etowah Employment, Abernathy…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2024 GOAL AWARD
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Four Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have been selected as the college’s finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Trish Wiggins, coordinator for the college’s GOAL program. Listed are students chosen as finalists for the GOAL award showing (from left) the student’s name,…… read more »