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 »
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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 »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES NEW PRINCIPAL AT PEPPERELL HIGH SCHOOL
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) is excited to announce the appointment of Judson Cox as the new principal of Pepperell High School (PHS), effective June 1. Cox was chosen for his leadership qualities, commitment to student success, and passion for strengthening the academic and extracurricular experiences at Pepperell. Cox,…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA SEEKS BLOOD DONATIONS TO OFFSET WINTERTIME DECLINE
The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia urges community members to donate blood now to help offset a decrease in donations over the Winter. Carla Maton, Executive Director, attests that the nationwide decline is due in large part to natural disasters (such as the wildfires in California) and severe weather. Concerned individuals may register to…… read more »
GEORGIA ARCHIVES TO HOST LUNCH & LEARN PRESENTATION “THE MAKING OF UNSPOKEN: WHY LOCAL HISTORY MATTERS” BY STEPHANIE CALABRESE ON MARCH 14TH
Media release from the Georgia Archives: The Georgia Archives Lunch & Learn presentation, The Making of UNSPOKEN: Why Local History Matters by Stephanie Calabrese, will be held onsite. The presentation is on Friday, March 14, 2025, from noon to 1:00 PM at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA. The Lunch & Learn presentation…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECREASED SLIGHTLY DURING THE PAST WEEK
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average declined slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 2 cents more than a month ago, and 15 cents…… read more »