(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is expanding its class schedule this fall, offering an Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) degree that can be completed in two years requiring only one night a week on campus, along with one or two online classes per 8-week term. Coming to the Cartersville…… read more »
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ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP ROME, CLASS 41
(Announcement from the Rome-Floyd Chamber): The Rome Floyd Chamber is pleased to announce the selection of Leadership Rome, Class 41. Leadership Rome is a 10-month long program provided by the Rome Floyd Chamber. The program is designed as a skill-building program that aims to develop emerging leaders while providing an educational experience emphasizing social and…… read more »
GRIFFIN CONFIRMED AS TRANSIT DIRECTOR
(From the City of Rome, GA): Courtnay Griffin was confirmed as Transit Director by the Rome City Commission on Monday night. Courtnay has worked for the City of Rome for 8 years and began her career at the city in Community Development where she served as Grants & Housing Administrator before moving to the transit…… read more »
RPD HONORS OFFICERS OF THE MONTH
(Announcement from the Rome Police Department, GA): The Rome Police Department has honored the following as Officers of the Month – PFC Jeffrey Jackson was awarded Officer of the Month for January. While conducting a traffic stop, PFC Jackson recovered a significant quantity of drugs from the vehicle. Metro task force was contacted, and Information…… read more »
CARSON GARRETT VISITS TTW OFFICE
(Photo release from Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.): Carson Garrett, contestant on season 44 of CBS TV’s ‘Survivor’ , recently paid a visit to the office of Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. It was one of his last stops in Rome before heading to Houston for his summer internship with NASA. In addition to creating…… read more »
GOVERNOR AND FIRST LADY KEMP TO VISIT COUNTRY OF GEORGIA AND FRANCE
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): On Tuesday, June 13, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead a delegation of state officials on an international mission, beginning in the Country of Georgia capital of Tbilisi and ending in Paris, France. This visit marks the first time a sitting U.S.…… read more »
PARADISE GARDEN’S 6TH ANNUAL OUTSIDER ART TRAIL SET FOR JUNE 17TH
The Paradise Garden Foundation will present the 6th annual Outsider Art Trail Tour on Saturday, June 17th from 10 am to 7 pm. Tina Cox, Executive Director of the Foundation, enthuses that the tour will feature a couple of stops in Rome and, of course, Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville. According to a release…… read more »
ATLANTA GAS LIGHT TO HOLD EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DRILL IN CALHOUN
(Announcement from Atlanta Gas Light): Atlanta Gas Light personnel will join members of the Gordon County Fire Department and the City of Calhoun Fire Department to conduct an emergency preparedness drill on Friday, June 16, at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Gordon County campus in Calhoun. The simulated exercise will involve the response by Atlanta Gas…… read more »
GNTC STUDENT RECEIVES MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS, BUILDS EARLY BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY
(Media release from City Electric Supply): Landon Stephens is one of the newest graduates of Georgia Northwestern Technical College from the Electrical Systems Technology program. Stephens decided to apply for scholarships to help his academic endeavors. The result? He was the recipient of multiple that helped pay for his education in its entirety. “Until my…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO MEET JUNE 20TH
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. Caucus will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact the Floyd County Elections & Voter Registration office at (706)…… read more »