(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): More than 150 children turned out for Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) first Kids STEM Festival on Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Gordon County Campus in Calhoun. The free event was open to everyone. GNTC encouraged students to come with their children to engage in fun learning and…… read more »
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GEORGIA’S MIDTERM GENERAL ELECTION IS ON THE BOOKS
Georgia’s midterm general election is on the books. The results from Floyd County and across the state are updated on the Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.ga.gov. Governor Brian Kemp, Republican, won his bid for re-election versus Stacey Abrams, a Democrat. The race for US Senate between Democrat incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel…… read more »
ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE SET FOR NOVEMBER 29TH, ENTER BY NOVEMBER 15TH TO AVOID A LATE FEE
The 2022 Rome Christmas Parade is less than three weeks away. The parade will traverse Broad Street in downtown Rome on Tuesday, November 29th at 6:30 pm (with a rain date of Thursday, December 1st). This year’s theme is ‘The Joys of Christmas’, enthuses Janet Byington, parade co-chair, who asserts that the deadline to enter…… read more »
CITY OF SUMMERVILLE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE SET FOR DECEMBER 2ND, TO BE FOLLOWED BY VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS ON DECEMBER 3RD AND 4TH
(Media release from the City of Summerville Main Street): The City of Summerville is gearing up for the 2022 Christmas Parade, to be held this Friday, December 2, at 7:00 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “Winter Wonderland”. Trophies will be awarded by the Summerville Recreation Department for the top 3 float entries and prize…… read more »
FIRST STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE’S ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER PROGRAM
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Leaders from Georgia Power joined with officials from Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and state and local representatives Monday, Oct. 31, at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart to congratulate the first graduates of GNTC’s new Electrical Lineworker Program. Through the collaboration between Georgia Power and GNTC, 18…… read more »
GEMA/HS NAMES FORMER CIA SENIOR OFFICER AS NEW CHIEF OF INTELLIGENCE
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency welcomed former Central Intelligence Agency senior officer, Linda Criblez, as the Homeland Security Division’s Chief of Intelligence. In her new role, Criblez will spearhead GEMA/HS’ intelligence unit to expand the collection and sharing of analysis with…… read more »
ELECTION DAY HAS ARRIVED
It’s Election Day! Polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm in Floyd County for the mid-term general election to those who did not already cast ballots during the early voting period. Georgia voters will choose a Governor and a US Senator in this election. US House District 14 is also up for…… read more »
CHILI PROS TAKE HOME TOP HONORS IN 2022 CHILI FEST
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Perfect weather, tons of people, dozens of classic cars and numerous chili teams competing for the coveted championship belt populated Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday in the 2022 edition of Chili Fest presented by Courtesy Ford. When the smoke cleared, quite literally, the Chili Pros were named overall…… read more »
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME/FLOYD COUNTY IN FULL SWING WITH MENTOR/VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Communities in Schools of Rome and Floyd County is in full swing with its mentor/volunteer program for the 2022-2023 school year. Gregory Wooten, Executive Director, asserts that these schools are appreciative of individuals who are willing to invest their time and resources into the growth of students. Training is currently available to those interested in…… read more »
THE 2022 ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IS SET FOR THIS THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
The 2022 Rome International Film Festival will get underway this Thursday and will continue through Sunday. Here’s an update from the festival: “We’re proud to announce our opening night film is the worldwide premiere of Her Name Was Hester, presented by Georgia Power. Directed by Berry College Professor Dr. Brian Campbell, the documentary follows Stacie Marshall…… read more »