(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently held its annual GHC Foundation Camp for boys 10 to 14, which focuses on foundations in athletics, academics, brotherhood, self-respect and higher education. Held at the Floyd Campus, the camp not only gives youth an opportunity to let loose, play sports and enjoy the…… read more »
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GEORGIA’S PRE-K PROGRAM PREPARES FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): School bells are ringing for the state’s youngest learners as Georgia’s Pre-K Program begins the new school year. The first day of Georgia’s Pre-K Program will vary based on school system and child care provider. It starts as early as July 27, in Taliaferro…… read more »
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY SEEKS NEW MENTORS AND VOLUNTEERS AS 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR APPROACHES
Communities in Schools of Rome and Floyd County seeks new mentors and volunteers as the 2023-2024 school year approaches. Gregory Wooten, CIS Executive Director, states that training is provided to mentors and volunteers, who are subject to a background check prior to their service. The training schedule is fairly flexible, says Wooten, who adds that…… read more »
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZED BY GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE
(From the City of Rome, GA): The Rome Police Department was recognized by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police for maintaining 20-years of continuous state accreditation with non-interrupted compliance. The department is one of only 44 agencies that received this award. Chief Denise Downer-McKinney and Major Chris Dehart accepted the award on behalf of…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO HOST PUBLIC MEETING ON EPA BROWNFIELD COMMUNITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT
(From the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority): Learn about the Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment project! The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority (RFCDA), in partnership with the City of Rome and Floyd County, invites citizens to a public meeting on Wednesday, July 26th from 12 pm to 1:30 pm at the Authority’s Office at 800 Broad Street, Suite 102.…… read more »
WAYNE DAVIS CONCRETE RECEIVES GRANT FOR APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING THROUGH GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Employees of a northwest Georgia concrete supplier will receive apprenticeship training at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) thanks to a new grant program. Wayne Davis Concrete has selected loader operator Elijah Page as the first of 10 apprentices it will send for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training through…… read more »
GA AG CARR JOINS 26 STATES IN PUSHING BACK ON ROGUE FEDERAL AGENCIES
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 27 states in filing a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overrule – or at least clarify – the doctrine known as Chevron defense. “For years, federal agencies have sought to unlawfully expand their powers to…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF DAVE ROBERSON ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO BE SAFE AS LOCAL STUDENTS PREPARE TO BEGIN THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
It’s almost time for local students to head back to school! Friday, July 28th is the first day of classes for the Rome City Schools. Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson encourages local families to stay safe as summer vacation ends and the rush of a new school year begins. Drivers are urged by Sheriff Roberson…… read more »
FCS ANNOUNCES 2023-24 MEAL PRICES AND MEAL CHARGE PLAN
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): The federal funding COVID-19 waivers that allowed all students to receive meals at no charge ended in June 2022. For the 2023-24 school year, Floyd County Schools has implemented a new charge protocol that will go into effect on August 3, 2023. A breakdown of this protocol includes:…… read more »
GHC TO HOST OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW GHC@NIGHT DEGREE OPTION, WAIVE APPLICATION FEE FOR ATTENDEES
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): To provide a closer look at the new GHC@Night Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) degree option, Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will host an open house at its Cartersville Site, 5441 Hwy. 20 NE, Cartersville, on Tuesday, August 1. Attendees can drop by the Student Center from 6PM to 8PM to learn about…… read more »