(Media release from United Methodist Communications): Chubb Chapel United Methodist Church in Cave Spring, GA is the recipient of a $50,000 capital project grant from The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund’s Preserving Black Churches program awards. The initiative is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. to help historic Black churches and congregations reimagine, redesign, and deploy…… read more »
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GEORGIA’S STATE PARKS OFFER INSPIRATION TO THOSE WHO NEED A BOOST IN KEEPING THE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TO BE MORE ACTIVE
So how’s it going with that New Year’s resolution? Are you seeking some inspiration in your resolve to be more active in 2023? Georgia’s state parks have much to offer, including a wealth of hiking trails and great views. Kim Hatcher, the Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, suggests joining a…… read more »
FULL SLATE OF EVENTS AHEAD FOR CHIEF VANN HOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE IN CHATSWORTH
(Media release from the Chief Vann House State Historic Site): We’ve got a great run of family friendly programs coming up this spring at the Chief Vann House Historic Site, and even an educational adult only program. For more details on each program, visit us online at gastateparks.org/chiefvannhouse or our Facebook at ‘Friends of the Chief…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD PROVIDES ‘STOP THE BLEED’ KITS TO AREA SCHOOLS
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): AtriumHealthFloyd has donated almost 1,000 trauma kits to area schools through its partnership with them as official health care provider. Chattooga County schools, Floyd County Schools, Rome City Schools, Polk County schools, Trion schools and Darlington School recently requested hundreds of the Stop the Bleed kits from Atrium Health…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO INTRODUCE ‘ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A THIRD GRADER?’ FUNDRAISING EVENT THIS APRIL
The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth will introduce a new fundraiser called “Are You Smarter Than A Third Grader?” in April. The event will be similar to the television game show “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?”, asserts LaDonna Collins, RFCCCY Executive Director. In this competition, slated for April 13th at Georgia…… read more »
SENATE MAJORITY CAUCUS ANNOUNCES PRIORITIES FOR THE 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
(Media release from the Georgia General Assembly): Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) held a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday to announce the Senate Majority Caucus’s priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session. Majority Leader Gooch was joined by Lt. Governor Burt Jones and President Pro Tempore of the Senate John…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO TEAM WITH INTERNATIONAL PAPER FOR GEORGIA ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION ON FEBRUARY 13TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation invites everyone to Alto Park on Monday, Feb. 13 to celebrate Georgia Arbor Day with International Paper. The celebration begins at 1 p.m. with a welcome from RFPRA Director Todd Wofford. Those in attendance have an opportunity to learn what Georgia Arbor Day is,…… read more »
ALLISON WATSON NAMED FCS MEDIA SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR
(From Floyd County Schools, GA): Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to present Mrs. Allison Watson with the first annual Floyd County Schools Media Specialist of the Year award. This award is designed to recognize an outstanding media specialist within Floyd County Schools whose services have resulted in an exemplary media program. “Congratulations to Mrs.…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD: TEARFUL CONVERSATIONS PLAY ROLE IN DAISY AWARD NOMINATION
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): The tears that Allison Selman shed as she helped a friend and teammate come to terms with her mother’s transition into hospice will likely always be remembered by both women. “When we came to the decision to do hospice, Allison sat down with me and cried with me and…… read more »
GEORGIA GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP DELIVERS 2023 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered his fifth State of the State Address before a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly on Wednesday. WATCH the address in its entirety here. Below is the text: Lt. Governor Jones, Speaker Burns, President Pro Tem Kennedy, Speaker Pro Tem Jones,…… read more »