(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 »
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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 »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: DECEMBER UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DOWN IN ROME, UP 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 2.7 percent in December, down one-tenth of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 2.7 percent. “Georgia’s highly-skilled workforce and business-friendly environment continues to drive positive economic growth across…… read more »
HISTORIC SITES STATEWIDE TO OFFER FREE ADMISSION FOR SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY ON FEBRUARY 5TH
Historic sites statewide will offer free admission on Sunday, February 5th as part of the Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, states that participating sites nearby include Pickett’s Mill Battlefield in Dallas, New Echota in Calhoun, Etowah Indian Mounds in Cartersville, and Chief…… read more »
FAIRVIEW SCHOOL IN CAVE SPRING TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY, HOST ANNUAL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 5TH
(Media release from Fairview ES Brown Heritage Corporation): Fairview ES Brown Heritage Corporation recently announced that it will participate in the Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday on February 5, 2023. Super Museum Sunday is part of the annual Georgia History Festival, the signature K-12 educational program of the Georgia Historical Society, reaching hundreds of…… read more »
AG CARR RECOGNIZES DATA PRIVACY WEEK, OFFERS ONLINE SECURITY TIPS
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr is encouraging all Georgians to join in recognizing Data Privacy Week from Jan. 22-28, 2023, by reviewing and adjusting their online privacy settings to protect their personal information. “The widespread sharing and collection of personal data has made it easier…… read more »
JANUARY IS NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY SEEKS NEW MENTORS
Just a week remains in the month of January, which is observed annually as National Mentoring Month. Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County seeks new mentors, as well as volunteers, according to Gregory Wooten, Executive Director. Mentors benefit from the mentor-student relationship as much as the students, asserts Wooten. The next training session for prospective…… read more »