(Media release from Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is looking for nonprofit organizations to serve free healthy meals and snacks to children this summer through Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program. Organizations that are approved to serve meals will be reimbursed for every…… read more »
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AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NWGA HIGHLIGHTS ITS MISSION DURING RED CROSS MONTH
The American Red Cross is raising awareness of its service to communities nationwide during the annual observance of Red Cross Month in March. Carla Maton, Executive Director of the Northwest Georgia chapter, says that the Red Cross was established in the US over 140 years ago by Clara Barton, who was otherwise known as ‘The…… read more »
SPLOST CITIZEN COMMITTEE, PROJECT LIST SHAPING UP
The City of Rome, Floyd County, and Cave Spring have been in the midst of assembling local residents to serve on the 2023 SPLOST (or Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) Citizen Committee. This committee will be tasked with reviewing proposed SPLOST projects and choosing the final project list to be presented to the City…… read more »
GNTC STUDENTS EXCEL AT SKILLSUSA GEORGIA COMPETITION
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students excelled at the 2023 SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference, March 9-11, in Atlanta. GNTC competed in 14 categories and took home five gold medals and one silver medal. State gold medal winners will represent GNTC and the State of Georgia…… read more »
STUDENTS HELP ADDRESS CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGES IN GEORGIA COMMUNITIES
(Media release from UGA Media Relations, written by Roy Parry): Local governments, K-12 school systems and rural hospitals looking to strengthen their cybersecurity are working with University of Georgia students to get a more comprehensive picture of how equipped their organization is to deal with online threats. Through CyberArch, UGA is addressing the challenges of cybersecurity for…… read more »
RPD INVESTIGATOR CHRIS RIDLING HONORED AS OFFICER OF THE YEAR
(From the Rome Police Department): Investigator Chris Ridling was awarded Officer of the Year at Monday night’s Rome City Commision Meeting for his life saving efforts on Friday December 2nd, 2022. PFC Ridling responded to a possible overdose at a Rudy Street address. Upon arrival, he was greeted by a chaotic scene with multiple individuals…… read more »
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT UNIT URGES LOCALS TO BE SAFE THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY
(Media release from the Rome Police Department): Every year around St. Patrick’s Day the Rome Police Department and other agencies throughout the country urge the public to designate a sober driver for their festivities. This year is no exception. The Rome Police Department Selective Enforcement Unit will be increasing its directed patrols on Tuesday, March…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE TO OFFER VOTER EDUCATION SERIES
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Elections Office will host a Voter Education Series that includes three sessions relating to voting procedures, voter registration practices, and the elections process. Each session will include an ‘Ask the Experts’ portion, where attendees will have the opportunity to discuss topics with guest speakers. The series will be held…… read more »
ROME AREA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS TO HOST ANNUAL FIREFLY FLING ON APRIL 14TH
The Rome Area Council for the Arts will host their annual Firefly Fling on Friday, April 14th at 7 pm at Rotary Plaza behind the Forum River Center in downtown Rome. Lulie Ebaugh, Executive Director, enthuses that this year’s theme is pop art. Firefly Fling is RACA’s major fundraising event of the year. Local artists…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERS HIGHLIGHT AFY23 BUDGET ITEMS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): On Monday, Governor Brian P. Kemp was joined by legislative leaders from both chambers and parties of the General Assembly in highlighting the signing of House Bill 18 – the Amended Fiscal Year 2023 budget. Accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, House Speaker Jon Burns, Senate Appropriations Committee…… read more »