(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Floyd County Schools will receive $250,000 from the Safer Georgia Schools Grant, a grant to support the health and safety of students in Georgia through funding for programs and activities, equipment and supplies to improve infrastructure, professional development and personnel. “I am thrilled that Floyd County Schools has…… read more »
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AMERICAN RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS RESPOND TO HAWAII WILDFIRES AND OTHER DISASTERS, HOW YOU CAN HELP
Here are questions that have frequently been asked of representatives of the American Red Cross as of late – what’s happening with relief efforts for those impacted by wildfires in Hawaii, and how can we help? Carla Maton, Executive Director of the Northwest Georgia chapter, says that boots are currently on the ground in Maui.…… read more »
GNTC FOUNDATION AWARDS JUDY HODGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Foundation has awarded the Judy Hodge Memorial Scholarship to Karli Johnson, a Business Technology student on the college’s Whitfield Murray Campus. Judy Hodge was a faculty member in GNTC’s Business Technology program for more than 45 years. Established by Beta Sigma Phi in Hodge’s honor,…… read more »
FINSTER FEST TO RETURN TO HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN ON SEPTEMBER 23RD AND 24TH
(Media release from the Paradise Garden Foundation): Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden hosts its annual two-day art festival, Finster Fest, on September 23 & 24 in Summerville, Georgia in historic Paradise Garden. Finster Fest will feature over 65 folk, craft, and fine artists, music performances, and special guest presentations. In addition, patrons will experience the finest southern…… read more »
GDOL: ROME, NORTHWEST GEORGIA SEE DECLINE IN JULY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has announced that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in July, down three-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.2 percent. “Georgia’s labor market continues to stand strong as a beacon of hope and prosperity,”…… read more »
REMINDER: SCRAP TIRE AMNESTY DAYS SLATED FOR THIS WEEKEND
Here’s a reminder that Scrap Tire Amnesty Days are slated for this weekend at the GE Plant, located at 1389 Redmond Circle in Rome. Hours are 2 pm until 7 pm on Friday and 7 am until 2 pm on Saturday. The Scrap Tire Amnesty Days are made possible by a grant from the Georgia…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS: SAND SPRINGS ROAD CLOSED
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works has closed Sand Springs Road for an emergency repair. The repair is for an emergency cross drain replacement and is effective immediately. Officials expect the road to open reopen on Thursday August 24 at 4 p.m. The location of the repair is at the old…… read more »
GOHS: ‘HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER’ DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN STARTS MONDAY
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): State and local law enforcement officers remind everyone to never make the mistake of driving after drinking because those who do could find themselves sitting in a jail cell.Georgia law enforcement officers are issuing this warning prior to the start of the 32nd annual “Hands Across the Border”…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE’S PRODUCTION OF NEWSIES JR. RUNS FOR ONE MORE WEEKEND AT THE DESOTO
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s production of Newsies, Jr will run for a second and final weekend this Friday evening through Sunday afternoon at the DeSoto Theater. Disney’s Newsies JR. is a version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century…… read more »
DPH: HIGH TEMPERATURES IN GEORGIA RAISE HEALTH CONCERNS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): With temperatures expected to be in the high 90’s throughout the state for the next several days, and at times feeling like more than 100 degrees with the humidity, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to avoid prolonged exposure to the heat…… read more »