The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office continues its effort to help inmates make the transition from the jail into the community via the FREED (or Floyd Re-Entry, Education, and Discharge) program. Sheriff Dave Roberson attests that FREED is geared towards those who have committed smaller crimes. The goal is to reduce the local rate of recidivism…… read more »
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Monday announced he has directed the Office of Planning and Budget to again increase funding for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council’s (CJCC) Victim’s Services grant using $26 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for FY25. Following the addition…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student Dana Jenkins has received the David Warren Memorial Scholarship. Jenkins is a student in the Environmental Horticulture Technician program at the Floyd County Campus in Rome. The scholarship was established in memory of David Warren, former director of the Horticulture program, and…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): As spring break approaches, adventure-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike are setting their sights on Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites for the ultimate getaway. With parks spanning from the mountains of north Georgia to the wetlands of south Georgia and everything in between, the parks offer…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Archives): The Georgia Archives and the Digital Library of Georgia are proud to present the Historic Schools Photograph Collection – an invaluable compilation of approximately 1,800 images captured by the Georgia Department of Education in the 1950s. This collection offers a fascinating look into the state’s primary and secondary public…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.16 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 13 cents more than a week ago, 19 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents less than…… read more »
Advance in person voting will take place throughout the next three weeks in Georgia’s Presidential Preference Primary set for March 12th. Floyd County voters may cast an early ballot on weekdays between the hours of 7:30 am to 5:30 pm from Monday, February 19th through Friday, March 8th at one of three locations – Saturday…… read more »
The Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home’s 2024 Herb & Plant Sale will take place at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome during the first weekend in April. The sale will be open to the public on Saturday, April 6th from 9 am to 4 pm and on Sunday, April 7th from 12 pm to 3 pm.…… read more »
(Media release from Darlington School): Darlington School will host the One Kid! One Kidney! 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, April 27, at 9 a.m. in honor of sophomore Gabrielle Culberson, a Cartersville-area day student who is in need of a lifesaving kidney transplant. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Children’s Organ Transplant Association, which assists…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): More than 1.1 million Georgia students rely on the nutritious meals and snacks served during the school year through the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs. When school is out for the summer, Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program helps fill the gap…… read more »