(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): Rainy weather last week impacted movie production in Rome, causing schedule changes with local road closures. Production is expected to conclude this week as filming continues on the West Rome bypass, which remains closed until Wednesday between 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. between Blacks Bluff Road and US 27.…… read more »
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UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA APPROVES TUITION FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
(Media release from the University System of Georgia): The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) voted Tuesday to approve tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year at USG’s 26 public colleges and universities. Systemwide, in-state undergraduate tuition will increase by 2.5%, and out-of-state tuition will increase by 5%. A new, third…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY MATH TEAM HAD GREAT SUCCESS AT THE GCTM GEORGIA STATE MATH TOURNAMENT
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): The Floyd County Schools JV and middle school math teams competed at the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics state tournament over the weekend in Macon, Georgia where they had great success. Ninth and tenth-grade students were eligible to attend the Junior Varsity division, while students in grades…… read more »
GEORGIA PSC FINALIZES AND APPROVES GEORGIA POWER’S 2023 IRP UPDATE
(Media release from Georgia Power): The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday voted to approve the stipulated agreement in Georgia Power’s 2023 IRP Update proceeding. The agreement was reached with Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) Staff in March following months of analysis by various intervenors, open hearings and discussions around the company’s 2023 IRP Update.…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD AND HARBIN CLINIC ANNOUNCE COMBINATION
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic, the region’s two longest-serving health care providers, finalized a long-anticipated strategic combination on Monday, creating an integrated health care system. Harbin Clinic is Georgia’s largest, privately-owned, multi-specialty physician group. Atrium Health Floyd is one of the largest providers of health care services in…… read more »
EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER TEAMS WITH OTHER NON-PROFITS FOR APRIL OBSERVANCE OF CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
April is observed annually as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Exchange Club Family Resource Center is teaming with other human service agencies this month to inform locals about ways to support children and families, says Tina Bartleson, FRC Executive Director. The theme for CAP Month in 2024 is ‘Building a Hopeful Future Together’. Bartleson attests…… read more »
FLOYD EMA ANNOUNCES BLACKS BLUFF ROAD REPAIR
(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): Immediate work has begun on the bridge at Brushy Branch on Blacks Bluff Road. Travel will be down to one lane to allow crews and equipment room to work in the 7100 block of Blacks Bluff Road. Expect delays Monday to Thursday from 8a to 4p while crews repair…… read more »
GHC LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will offer an online Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership starting this fall, the ninth bachelor’s degree program option at the college. The program, offered in partnership with University System of Georgia (USG) eMajor, can be completed fully online. Chief Academic Officer and Provost Sarah Coakley…… read more »
GEORGIANS GET EXTENDED BOOKING WINDOW FOR GEORGIA STATE PARKS
(Media release from Georgia State Parks): Georgia residents are now able to book accommodations 14 months in advance at sites operated by Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, one month earlier than out-of-state visitors. This includes newly renovated full hookup campsites at Vogel, historic CCC cottages at F.D. Roosevelt and yurts at Cloudland Canyon. With…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO RISE
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.43 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 10 cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago, and 4 cents more…… read more »