Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School has released the names of 15 students who have been nominated for the Governor’s Honors Program. These students include: “Rome High School is incredibly proud of these 15 students and the outstanding work that earned them nominations for the Governor’s Honors Program. Their dedication, talent,…… read more »
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome LIttle Theatre is thrilled to announce additional dates have been added for Lights Up! Audition Techniques. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn essential skills that will enhance your audition experience for future productions. These workshops are an ideal lead-up to our upcoming auditions for “The SpongeBob Musical”, scheduled for…… read more »
It is time to talk turkey. If you have a turkey in the freezer and plan to cook it in the deep fryer for Thanksgiving, be sure that you thaw it out in advance of the big day in order to prevent a dangerous fire or explosion. This message is from the Rome-Floyd Fire Department.…… read more »
Media release from Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta: On Tuesday, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta (GSGATL) announced the planned closure of Camp Misty Mountain in Armuchee, Georgia. The decision to close a camp is not made easily or quickly. Following a multi-year evaluation, a dedicated task force, comprised of board members, volunteers, staff, and current…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has been included on Military Times’s list of the 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings. This list is the most trusted, comprehensive list of U.S. colleges and universities committed to supporting military service members, veterans and their families. This year’s list includes 357 institutions, marking the largest…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: AAA projects that 2.3 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, which runs from Tuesday, November 25 to Monday, December 1. This marks a 1.4% increase over last year and sets a new record for Thanksgiving travel in Georgia. Nationwide, AAA expects 81.8…… read more »
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park, located in Summerville, GA, welcomes Northwest Georgians for hiking, holiday festivities, and more. Another Moon Pie Hike will be held on the evening of Saturday, December 6th from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. These hikes are typically centered around the full moon, says Katy Gramling, Park Manager. She adds…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Hey, kids! Do you enjoy nature as well as creating artwork? Georgia’s 20th annual Youth Birding Competition invites children and teens from across the state to celebrate birds through its T-shirt art contest. Participants are asked to draw or paint a native Georgia bird that has…… read more »
Media release from the Northwest Georgia Charter Academy: The Northwest Georgia Charter Academy board conducted a public lottery on Monday, November 17, at 4:30pm at Cave Spring City Hall. The lottery was necessary because pre enrollment for several grades exceeded the school’s projected capacity for its opening in August 2026. The lottery was conducted by…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth: AdventHealth is pleased to announce the acquisition of a long-standing family medicine practice in Cartersville, Georgia, effective November 17, 2025. Formerly The Family Medicine Clinic, the practice will join AdventHealth Medical Group as AdventHealth Medical Group Family and Internal Medicine at Medical Drive. The need for accessible primary and internal medicine…… read more »