Category Archives: Local News

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Surgical Technology program graduates weave their knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, tools and technologies to support a surgeon in the operating room. Working under a surgeon’s supervision, surgical technologists set up, organize, test and ensure sterilization of operating room equipment and minimize patients’…… read more »

Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County continues to seek mentors and volunteers to invest in the lives of local students. Gregory Wooten, Executive Director, asserts that training is provided to those who are willing to serve. Ceporah Wiggins, who recently joined the CIS staff as Site Coordinator, says that it is important for this community…… read more »

(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): Knowing the fundamental importance of early literacy and students’ ability to read proficiently by third grade, the Georgia Department of Education is recognizing schools with exceptional achievement or growth in third-grade reading as 2022-2023 Literacy Leaders. Schools with 90% or more of their third-grade students reading at grade level or above…… read more »

(Media release from The Community Foundation for Greater Rome): The Community Foundation for Greater Rome will kick off its 8th annual grant cycle with a seminar at the Rome-Floyd Chamber of Commerce on October 3rd at 9:00 am. At the seminar, local nonprofits can learn about this year’s grant criteria. “We are emphasizing and weighting…… read more »

(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): For 13 years, Voices for Georgia’s Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning have celebrated quality early learning by hosting Georgia Pre-K Week. Once again, we’re inviting state and local leaders to read to Georgia Pre-K classrooms, October 2nd-6th. Launched in…… read more »