(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): For the tenth consecutive year, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is calling for families and caregivers of children to increase awareness of the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles. This year’s “Look Again” campaign comes just ahead of Memorial…… read more »
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FLOYD COUNTY EMPLOYEES COMPLETE BASIC CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINING
(From Floyd County, GA): Congratulations are in order for our most recent Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) graduates! Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) is a mandated training set forth and required by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). All correctional officers must be Peace Officer certified. This basic training helps correctional officers better…… read more »
GNTC RELAUNCHES PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM AT WALKER COUNTY CAMPUS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) recently hosted two meet and greets at the new second location of GNTC’s Practical Nursing program to provide an opportunity to tour the facilities and to meet the instructors and students. The Practical Nursing (PN) program is being relaunched at GNTC’s Walker County…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE UP SLIGHTLY OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, 13 cents less than a month ago, and 71 cents less…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH’S NORTHWEST HEALTH DISTRICT TO TEAM WITH ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST CAMP A.L.P.H.A. JUNE 5-9
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District): Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation (RFPRA) is partnering with the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Northwest Health District to host its first Camp A.L.P.H.A. (Awareness, Leadership, Preparedness, and Health Ambassadors). The week-long camp will be held June 5-9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Thornton Recreation…… read more »
FCS SENIORS RECEIVE FCPD SRO AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): School resource officers (SRO) from the Floyd County Police Department honored four Floyd County high school seniors with awards and $1,000 scholarships due to their character and example to others. This is the second year officers have made recognition of this type, but the first time a scholarship…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET TUESDAY
(Announcement from the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration): The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, May 16, 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 &…… read more »
GEORGIA ARCHIVES TO HOST ANNUAL GENEALOGY PICNIC ON JUNE 3RD
(Media release from the Georgia Archives): Join the Georgia Genealogical Society and the Georgia Archives on Saturday, June 3, for the Annual Genealogy Picnic beginning at 9:00 am. The event will be held onsite at the Georgia Archives. No pre-registration is required. Bring your own or have lunch at one of our local restaurants. For more…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES OFFER FAMILY FUN FOR MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND
As we approach Mothers Day, many mothers will say that the greatest gift to receive is the gift of time together. And for adventurous moms, together time in the great outdoors is even better. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, suggests picnicking, hiking, or biking with Mom at a…… read more »
AAA ADVISES GEORGIANS: IF YOU HAVEN’T BOOKED SUMMER TRAVEL PLANS YET, BETTER DO IT SOON!
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): If you haven’t booked your summer travel plans yet, AAA says you better do it soon. The Auto Club Group is seeing very strong bookings for cruises, tours, hotels, and flights. “Travel demand has come roaring back this summer and we’re already seeing large crowds at…… read more »