(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Each year, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) recognizes outstanding English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers and English Learner (EL) students across the state. GaDOE accepts one teacher and one student nomination from each district. Alto Park Elementary teacher Wendi Van Leuven was chosen from her…… read more »
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GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY: PUT SAFETY FIRST ON THE ROAD AND WATER THIS SUMMER
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): Whether traveling on the road or the water, make sure the trip or outing starts with the click of a seat belt or life jacket. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Georgia State Patrol, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources are delivering their annual “Belts &…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE TO PRESENT ANNIE, JR, A PENGUIN PROJECT PRODUCTION
(Media release from the Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s Penguin Project production of “Annie, Jr” will run June 8-11, 2023 at the Rome City Auditorium. Annie, Jr is based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR APRIL UNCHANGED OVER THE MONTH, NORTHWEST GEORGIA’S RATE DECLINED
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unchanged unemployment rate at 3.2 percent in April. A year ago, the rate was 2.7 percent. “With Georgia’s economy continuing to soar, the state unemployment rates remain steady,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “When you consider the number of…… read more »
FAIRVIEW ES BROWN HERITAGE CORPORATION TO HOST ANNUAL BBQ FUNDRAISER THIS WEEKEND
The Fairview ES Brown Heritage Corporation will host their annual BBQ fundraiser this weekend. It will be held at the Rome Civic Center on Friday, May 26th from 11 am on 6 pm (or until sold out) and at Ridge Ferry Park this Saturday, May 27th from 11 am to 7 pm (or until sold…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REMINDS DRIVERS TO MAKE SAFETY A PRIORITY THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): The Memorial Day holiday weekend kicks-off the beginning of the busy summer travel season across Georgia and the nation. As motorists begin making travel arrangements, the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) reminds drivers to plan their trips carefully and to remember to make safety a priority. This…… read more »
AAA ACTIVATES ‘TOW TO GO’ IN GEORGIA FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): As AAA prepares to rescue more than 483,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Memorial Day weekend, it will also provide a free service to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Georgia and other select states (see…… read more »
NORTHWEST HEALTH DISTRICT TO CLOSE TWO OF ITS THREE REMAINING COVID-19 TEST SITES EFFECTIVE JUNE 1ST, FLOYD COUNTY SITE TO REMAIN OPEN
(Announcement from Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District): Effective June 1, the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District will close two of its three remaining free COVID-19 test sites. The last day of operation for test sites in Catoosa County (CHI Memorial Hospital) and Paulding County (Wellstar Paulding Hospital) will be…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVITES GOLFERS TO PLAY IN JUNE 16TH TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT SHERIFF SANTA, URGES LOCALS TO BE CAUTIOUS OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
It may almost be Summer, but the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is already thinking about Christmas time. A Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Friday, June 16th to benefit the Sheriff Santa program which provides warm coats and toys to local youth during the holiday season. Sheriff Dave Roberson attests that although Christmas is months…… read more »
END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, GRADUATION TIME IS HERE!
Today is the last day of classes for students in the Rome City Schools. Floyd County Schools’ last day of classes is set for this Friday. FCS graduation ceremonies are being held throughout the week at each of the schools. Rome High School’s graduation is slated for this Saturday at Barron Stadium.… read more »