(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s production of “Sister Act” will run May 5-14, 2023 at the DeSoto Theatre. Sister Act is the musical stage play based on the smash hit 1992 film. Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of…… read more »
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GEORGIA CITIES WEEK UPDATE: HISTORIC EVENING AT FORT NORTON POSTPONED FOR A DATE TBA DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS
There’s been a change to the City of Rome’s calendar of events for Georgia Cities Week. The Historic Evening at Fort Norton that was originally set for tonight has been postponed because of weather concerns for a date TBA. The Ribbon Cutting at the Rome Community Center is still on for Friday at 4 pm.…… read more »
KIDS WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES INVITED TO ATTEND SHINING STARS OPEN HOUSE/SIGN-UPS ON MAY 7TH
The Mission ISPossible Foundation invites families of children with special needs to attend the Shining Stars Open House/Sign-Ups set for Sunday, May 7th from 1 pm to 3 pm at Hot Shots Cheerleading, located at 181 Iron Street in Rome. Shining Stars is a cheerleading program for athletes with different abilities, as indicated by MIP’s…… read more »
ROMANS OBSERVE GEORGIA CITIES WEEK
Events have been held all this week in Rome to observe Georgia Cities Week. Among the events still to come, according to the City of Rome, GA – Thursday, April 27, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Historic Evening at Ft. Norton – This night of history highlights a SPLOST funded project that served to renovate the old…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT GEORGIA VETERANS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday signed HB 414, SB 21, and HB 175 into law, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS) Colonel Patricia Ross, Major General Tom Carden of the Georgia National Guard, representatives from major…… read more »
PEPPERELL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WINS 2023 DISTRICT 14 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in each Congressional District. Floyd County Schools would like…… read more »
DECAL INTRODUCES POWER-ED TO OFFER WAGE SUPPLEMENTS OF $1,000 IN SUPPORT OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION WORKERS AS THEY ATTAIN HIGHER EDUCATION CREDENTIALS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is offering wage supplements of $1,000 to members of the early care and education workforce who are attaining higher education credentials. Known as POWER-ED for Providing Our Workforce Essential Recognition for Educational Development, the supplements are…… read more »
GEORGIA GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION AIMED AT CUTTING RED TAPE FOR WOMEN-, MINORITY-, AND VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESSES
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Rep. Soo Hong, Sen. Mike Hodges, local and state leaders, and representatives from the state’s business community, signed House Bill 128 into law on Monday at a ceremony in Augusta. The bill, sponsored by Representative Soo Hong and co-sponsored by Representatives…… read more »
INAUGURATION SCHEDULED IN SEPTEMBER FOR THE FIFTH PRESIDENT OF GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Mike Hobbs became the fifth president of Georgia Highlands College in July 2022, and now the college and the University System of Georgia have set the date for the official inauguration in September of this year. The investiture ceremony will take place on September 28 at 11AM in Rome…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS HOLDS 2ND ANNUAL MIDDLE GRADES MATH COMPETITION
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): The Floyd County Schools (FCS) 2nd annual Middle Grades Math Competition was held Friday, April 21st at the FCS Central Office. With 18 fifth through seventh graders from each of the four Floyd County attendance areas, FCS was well represented by fantastic mathletes! All four schools took home…… read more »