(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): Rockdale County Sheriff’s Deputy Billy Burrell was looking forward to his friend and reserve deputy Walter Jenkins returning to the agency as a full-time deputy last year. The two had worked for years at College Park Police Department before joining the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office in January…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE DIPS LOWER
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.24 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 6 cents less than a week ago, 36 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more »
OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH, OBSERVANCE SPEARHEADED LOCALLY BY HOSPITALITY HOUSE FOR WOMEN, INC.
October is observed annually as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The observance is spearheaded in Rome/Floyd County by the Hospitality House for Women, Inc. DVAM is primarily focused on prevention and awareness, asserts Caroline Groce, Prevention and Outreach Coordinator. One in three women and one in nine men experience some form of intimate partner violence during…… read more »
DR. MIKE HOBBS INSTALLED AS FIFTH PRESIDENT OF GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): On September 28, Chancellor to the University System of Georgia (USG) Sonny Perdue officially installed the fifth president of Georgia Highlands College (GHC), Dr. Mike Hobbs, Ph.D., during an investiture ceremony held in the Floyd Campus gym. The event was attended by hundreds of members of the college and local community…… read more »
THIRD CLASS OF STUDENTS GRADUATES FROM GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE’S ELECTRICAL LINE WORKER PROGRAM
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Friends, family and leaders of the City of Rockmart and Polk County gathered on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Polk County Campus in Rockmart to congratulate the third cohort of graduates of GNTC’s Electrical Lineworker program. Fifteen students experienced a vigorous training program that…… read more »
FCPD EXECUTES ARREST WARRANT FOR CHILD PORN
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): On the morning of 09282023, the Floyd County Police Department executed an arrest warrant on Brian Glenn Cross. Mr. Cross has been charged with Possession of Material Depicting a Minor in Sexually Explicit Conduct, and booked into the Floyd County Jail. This arrest is the result of…… read more »
GA DECAL OFFERING CHILD CARE TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR EARLY EDUCATORS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) announced it is offering chid care tuition assistance for early educators in Georgia to help the child care industry recruit and retain professional staff. Using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), this program…… read more »
REMINDER TO LOCAL NON-PROFITS: COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ROME TO KICK OFF GRANT CYCLE WITH SEMINAR ON OCTOBER 3RD
The Community Foundation for Greater Rome wants to help local non-profit organizations effectively seek funding – not only from the foundation itself, but from other benefactors. Here is a reminder to Rome and Floyd County non-profits that the foundation will kick off its 8th annual grant cycle with a seminar on Tuesday, October 3rd at…… read more »
DARLINGTON SAT SCORES TOP LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL AVERAGES
(Media release from Darlington School): SAT scores for students at Darlington School were above the local, state and national averages, according to data released by The College Board. Darlington posted a total mean score of 1122, 77 points higher than the state average of 1045, 119 points higher than the national average of 1003, and 22 points…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD: THANKFUL MOTORCYCLIST ILLUSTRATES IMPORTANCE OF TRAUMA CARE
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Over the past year, a poignant incident helped illustrate the extraordinary care provided at Atrium Health Floyd’s Level II Trauma Center. Andy Turner was participating in a motocross event when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed head-first into a tree. He was transported to Atrium Health Floyd…… read more »