Media release from the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice: The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) held a graduation ceremony for 73 newly trained Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) cadets on Friday, February 21, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Ga. The cadets have joined the ranks of other JCOs at DJJ secure facilities…… read more »
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH ITS LATEST HOME BUILD AND AT THE BALLPARK
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley recently broke ground on its 61st home build and seeks volunteers to help with construction. The home is being built in North Rome in memory of John Hine, according to Betsy Allgood, Executive Director. Hine, who passed away in September, was an ardent donor and supporter of Habitat. Construction…… read more »
ROME HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY RECEIVES DONATION OF AMBULANCE FROM ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School students in the Fire and EMT Pathway as well as the Healthcare Pathway at the College And Career Academy got a bright, shiny tool to help get some hands-on experience thanks to the generosity of Atrium Health Floyd. On Tuesday afternoon at the CCA, teachers,…… read more »
SHORTER UNIVERSITY RECEIVES GRANT FROM GEORGIA BAPTIST HEALTH CARE MINISTRY FOUNDATION
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University is honored to once again receive a generous grant from the Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation. The Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation is a supporting organization that provides financial assistance to the health care ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. The foundation manages charitable assets…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO HOST FAMILY FREE DAY AND 12TH ANNUAL FLOYD COUNTY SEED SWAP THIS SUNDAY
Media release from the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home: Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is pleased to host the 12th Annual Floyd County Seed Swap on the museum campus from 1pm-3pm on Sunday, March 2nd. The Seed Swap is an informal event co-sponsored by the museum along with the Berry College Department of Environmental Science and Studies…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES TEAMS WITH YMCA OF ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY, FEEDING AMERICA, AND OTHERS TO HOST COMPLIMENTARY PRODUCE MARKET
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries teamed up with the YMCA of Rome and Floyd County, Feeding America, and other community partners to host a Complimentary Produce Market at the YMCA’s Grizzard Park in Rome on Monday afternoon. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, says that 10,000 pounds of produce were offered to those in need – free of…… read more »
CHIEF JUSTICE BOGGS TO LEAVE SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA
Media release from the Supreme Court of Georgia: Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs announced on Tuesday that he will resign from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31, 2025, which is the last day of the Court’s current term. He plans to return to private practice in South Georgia. In his hand-delivered letter of resignation to…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS TO PRESENT “GREASE”
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) is thrilled to announce the showtimes for the local premiere of Grease. The production will feature over forty talented FCS students from all four high schools, who have been working together for the past four months to bring this spectacular show to life. It’s…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO CONTINUE SERIES ON WOMEN IN CHEROKEE HISTORY THIS THURSDAY WITH LECTURE BY WANDA PATTERSON
Media release from the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home: The Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home, in partnership with The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, will continue its Lecture Series on Women in Cherokee History on February 27, 2025, in the Mount Berry Room at The Spires. This event will feature Wanda Patterson, who will present “Harriet Gold Boudinot:…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE
Media release from the Northwest Georgia Center for Independent Living: The Northwest Georgia Center For Independent Living will be holding its annual Open House on Wednesday, February 26 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at their office located at 527 Broad St. in Rome. The Mardi Gas themed event will offer visitors an opportunity to…… read more »