(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the Georgia General Assembly, education and workforce development representatives, and other local and state leaders, signed multiple bills on Thursday at a ceremony on the campus of West Georgia Technical College in Coweta County.…… read more »
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TELLUS SCIENCE MUSEUM UNVEILS SOLAR SYSTEM TRAIL FOR NATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY
(Media release from Tellus Science Museum): Visitors to Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, GA will soon be able to “travel” from planet to planet when the museum unveils its outdoor Czahor Solar System Trail the evening of April 29 during National Astronomy Day. Spanning 839 feet across the front grounds of the museum, the exhibit…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: MARCH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DOWN IN ROME, UNCHANGED IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in March, down two-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3 percent. In addition to consistently low unemployment numbers, Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson celebrated 100 days…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS PUBLIC SAFETY AND ANTI-GANG LEGISLATION
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Attorney General Chris Carr, Colonel Chris Wright, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Mike Register, and members of the General Assembly, signed SB 44 on Wednesday at the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Command Staff…… read more »
ARMUCHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NAMED A 2023 ASCEND MATH GOLD MEDAL RECIPIENT
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Ascend Education announced recently that Mr. Austin Goggans at Armuchee Elementary School will receive a 2023 Gold Medal! The Gold Medal Award was established in 2010 to honor the schools or districts that best demonstrate a dedication to ensuring that all students become successful at math. The strategies…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE PRODUCTION OF ‘SISTER ACT’ TO RUN MAY 5-14 AT THE DESOTO THEATRE
(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 »
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 »