The Salvation Army of Rome is accepting applications through November 22nd for the 2022 Angel Tree program. The program is available to families to supplement Christmas gifts for children ages birth to 12 years. An Angel Tree also exists for seniors age 65 and up. Applications are accepted IN PERSON ONLY on Tuesdays and Thursdays…… read more »
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NO APPLICATION FEE AT GHC FOR ‘NO FEE NOVEMBER’
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College is waiving its $30 application fee through the month of November to help reduce barriers for those seeking to attain a college education. Called “No Fee November,” this opportunity is available to all student types, from high school seniors to transfer students to non-traditional working adults…… read more »
MARCUS SPEARS EARNS ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD’S DAISY AWARD FOR OCTOBER
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Sometimes anticipating those everyday needs of a patient or a family member makes the care a nurse provide even more memorable. That was the case for the actions of Marcus Spears, a registered nurse at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, who earned the praise of two different families. As…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND AND TRUETT’S CHICK-FIL-A TO TREAT LOCAL VETERANS TO A FREE LUNCH ON VETERANS DAY
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth and Truett’s Chick-fil-A will honor the community’s veterans by hosting a free Veterans Lunch. All veterans and Patriot Guard members are invited to enjoy a free lunch at Truett’s Chick-fil-A, located at 264 Shorter Avenue NW, Rome on Friday, Nov. 11 from 11 am to 2 pm. Veterans Day…… read more »
TOLES, TEMPLE & WRIGHT HONOR ROBINSON AND MCDANIEL FOR LONGTIME SERVICE TO COMPANY
(Media release from Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.): Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. (TTW) announced today that the real estate brokerage has recognized two of its agents whose collective tenure at the company spans almost 50 years. In recognition of their service, each agent was presented with a special lapel pin that corresponds with their…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST CHILI FEST, ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL OVER AT RIDGE FERRY PARK THIS WEEKEND
Chili Fest will return to Ridge Ferry Park in Rome this weekend. The second ever chili cook-off competition will take place this Saturday, and an arts and crafts festival will be held on both Saturday and Sunday. The chili sampling and voting will only occur on Saturday, according to Jim Alred, Recreation Services Manager for…… read more »
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER OF NWGA TO BENEFIT FROM UNDERGROUND ROME FALL TOURS SET FOR SATURDAY
(From the Sexual Assault Center of NWGA): The Sexual Assault Center of NWGA and the Rome Area History Center welcome locals to a tour of underground Rome to learn about its unique architectural history. The annual Rome Underground tours are set for this Saturday. Participants will tour below the following buildings: Broad&Fifth (The Forrest Place…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS MOVE FORWARD IN GOVERNOR’S HONORS SELECTION PROCESS
(Media release from the Floyd County Schools): 22 of Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) top students were selected to advance in the Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) selection process! GHP is a four-week summer instructional program designed to provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students with challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS CLASS OF ’22 ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE ON ACT
(Media release from Floyd County Schools): Floyd County Schools (FCS) Class of 2022 average ACT score was 20.4 compared to the national average of 19.8. FCS was just below the state and recorded an average composite score of 21.6. The Class score decreased 1.1 points from 21.5 composite score average last year to 20.4 this…… read more »
GNTC HOSTS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FIELD DAY
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Construction Management students built on their skills by learning to operate heavy machinery Thursday, Oct. 27, during Construction Equipment Field Day at GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun. Organized by Donny Holmes, Construction Management program director and instructor, the outdoor training event is the…… read more »