Media release from the Rome Symphony Orchestra: The Rome Shakespeare Festival and the Rome Symphony Orchestra invite the community to experience an unforgettable musical and theatrical partnership as the two organizations bring Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved comic opera to life in grand fashion with a special presentation of “The Pirates of Penzance” — for one…… read more »
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ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD: APRIL 16TH IS NATIONAL HEALTH CARE DECISIONS DAY
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: If you could not speak for yourself, do you know who would be legally responsible for making your medical choices? Without an advance directive, your legal next of kin is your decision-maker – that’s the law. While that works for many people, often a different decision-maker is desired. That…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE TOOK A U-TURN OVER THE PAST WEEK
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The average gas price in Georgia decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.98 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 6 cents lower than a week ago, 8 cents higher than a…… read more »
WORLD’S FOLK ART CHURCH AT HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN TO RE-OPEN ON JUNE 22ND
The Paradise Garden Foundation has announced that the World’s Folk Art Church at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville will re-open to the public on Sunday, June 22nd. The re-opening will follow months of restoration of this historic structure that was closed by Finster himself in 1999, two years before his passing in 2001, says…… read more »
CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY HONORS GNTC’S DR. DWIGHT WATT
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The Cisco Networking Academy has honored Dr. Dwight Watt, instructor of Computer Information Systems Technology at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), for instructional excellence. The Cisco Networking Academy has impacted more than 20 million learners in 190 countries since 1997. “Your exceptional teaching and contributions to the Cisco…… read more »
GHC ALUM ANDRE SANDERS NAMED CEO FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BARTOW COUNTY
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) alum Andre Sanders has advanced into the role of CEO for the Boys & Girls Club of Bartow County, bringing to the position his years of experience as director of operations for the organization. While his initial reaction to his promotion was feeling overwhelmed with…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ACCEPTING BIDS IN CURRENT SILENT AUCTION THROUGH MAY 3RD
Announcement from the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library: In celebration of Spring, the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library’s current auction contains numerous items connected with the great outdoors, national parks, and gardening. There are also two showcases filled with books and other items related to the country of Italy–its sites and scenery, history,…… read more »
CAMP SEASON APPROACHING FOR GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER ATLANTA
The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta look forward to Summer Camps in 2025. Camp Misty Mountain in Armuchee is for older Girl Scouts in the area. Andi LaPolt, Camp Director, says that campers will enjoy water activities on Lake Marvin, archery, an equestrian program, riflery, arts and crafts, and more this summer. LaPolt suggests Camp…… read more »
KEMP: MARCH TAX REVENUES UP 7%, ADJUSTED YTD UP 0.4%
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax revenue collections in March totaled $2.5 billion, for an increase of $163.3 million, or 7 percent, compared to March 2024 when net tax collections totaled nearly $2.34 billion. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections totaled almost $24.04 billion, for an increase…… read more »
GNTC STUDENTS PLACE AT STATE FBLA COMPETITION
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have qualified to compete in June in the Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas. Four GNTC students competed in eight events at the Georgia Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate State Leadership Conference, where…… read more »