(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) received a $40,000 grant from Truist Financial Corporation to support Adult Education. “With support from the Truist grant, our Adult Education program is able to offer Training on the Go sessions, providing our students with the opportunity to obtain industry recognized credentials,” said Lisa…… read more »
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GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES GEORGIA MATCH DIRECT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS INITIATIVE
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): During Thursday’s inaugural Governor’s Workforce Summit, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the launch of GEORGIA MATCH, one of the largest state-run direct admissions initiatives in the nation. The culmination of multiple state agencies working together to ease the process of connecting students with higher education opportunities,…… read more »
GDOT AWARDS AUGUST CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded a total of 16 projects in August 2023 including reconstruction, safety, bridge construction, bridge rehabilitation and construction. Two Design-Build projects were also awarded in August.The largest reconstruction project, worth approximately $42.6 million, will widen and reconstruct 2.6 miles of State Route (SR) 42…… read more »
FAIR WEEK FUN CONTINUES AT COOSA VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS
The 74th annual Coosa Valley Fair continues this week at the fairgrounds located at 1400 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Rome. Today is Kids and Seniors Day at the fair with free admission for students and for seniors ages 55 and up from 10 am until 2 pm. Starting at 5 pm, all attendees…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE’s PRODUCTION OF CLUE OPENS FRIDAY
The Rome Little Theatre’s production of Clue opens on Friday night and will run for two weekends at the DeSoto Theatre in downtown Rome. Clue is a farce-meets-murder mystery based on the 1985 Paramount movie that was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game. Mandy Maloney, RLT Executive Director, says that, throughout the play, viewers…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM TO HOST TWO LIVING HISTORY EVENTS
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is excited to host two living history events this October. The first of these events will be the second installment of the 2023-2024 Jody Selman Lecture Series. “War Stories: An Evening with Chief William McIntosh of the Creek Nation,” portrayed by living historian Jim…… read more »
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 ANGEL TREE PROGRAM
The Salvation Army of Rome, GA is now accepting applications for the 2023 Angel Tree program. Registration is open to the residents of Floyd, Polk, and Chattooga Counties. Angel Tree is available to families to supplement Christmas gifts for children ages birth to 12 years. The program is also offered to seniors age 65 and…… read more »
BOSOM BUDDIES SUPPORT GROUP HOSTED AT ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): Bosom Buddies, a community-wide breast cancer support group, will meet on Monday, Oct. 16 from 6 to 7 pm in the boardroom at AdventHealth Redmond. Bosom Buddies is open to the public for anyone affected by breast cancer. Each meeting is led by a different guest speaker, a light dinner…… read more »
COOSA VALLEY FAIR CONTINUES THROUGH SATURDAY
The 74th annual Coosa Valley Fair enters day two today. Gates open to the public at 5 pm. Attendees will pay the regular admission price – $10 for those age six and older. Admission is free to those under the age of six. Armbands will be available for purchase at the cost of $30 each…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK OCTOBER 6TH THROUGH 13TH
October 6th through 13th will be observed as National Manufacturing Week. The Rome-Floyd Chamber looks forward to the opportunity to celebrate the many ways that manufacturers contribute to the community. Pam Powers-Smith, the Chamber’s President and CEO, says that Rome/Floyd County manufacturers are worth celebrating, as they boost the local tax base, support non-profits, and…… read more »