Sandra Deal, Georgia’s former first lady, died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Her husband Nathan Deal served as Governor from 2011-2019. The current Governor Brian Kemp and his wife Marty had this to say about Sandra Deal’s passing, according to a release from his office: “Marty, the girls, and I are truly heartbroken…… read more »
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FLOYD COUNTY RECEIVES AWARDS AT STATE APWA BANQUET
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Representatives from Floyd County recently attended the American Public Works Association (APWA) Annual Awards Banquet for 2021 where Floyd County received three awards. The State Chapter recognizes outstanding achievement for employees, managers, and for projects. Manager of the Year for Public Fleet was awarded to Brad Walker (award received…… read more »
GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE RECEIVES $25,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT STUDENT PARENTS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has received a $25,000 grant to provide students who are also parents with the resources to complete their college education and to enter the workforce. The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) awarded the Two-Generation Innovation Grant (TGIG) to GNTC. “The…… read more »
GOHS: GEORGIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES STEPPING UP DUI ENFORCEMENT PRIOR TO LABOR DAY VIA ‘HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER’ CAMPAIGN, SET TO BEGIN MONDAY
(Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): Rabun County detention officer Courtney Zajdowicz was studying to become an EMT and was also considering a career in law enforcement.Her dreams and life ended when a drunk driver hit her pick-up truck head-on last August while Courtney was driving to work at the Rabun County…… read more »
UNITED WAY OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY EXTENDS A HELPING HAND TO TENANTS AND LANDLORD IN SEARCH OF FUNDING FROM THE GEORGIA RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Local tenants and landlords that have encountered difficulty with the Georgia Rental Assistance Program are encouraged by the United Way of Rome and Floyd County to reach out for help. Cathy Aiken-Freeman, Community Non Profit and Volunteer Coordinator, asserts that $500 million in funding is now available at the state level for rent and utilities…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD HONORS ROME HIGH FOOTBALL PLAYERS FOR HEROIC ACT
(Media release from the Rome City Schools): “Every day, first responders respond to emergencies. They are represented by some of the professionals we see here today,” Kurt Stuenkel, president and CEO of Atrium Health Floyd and executive vice president of Atrium Health, said to a group of young men who earlier this month pried open…… read more »
SARAH COAKLEY OF GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE SELECTED FOR THE ASPEN INSTITUTE’S RISING PRESIDENTS FELLOWSHIP
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced Monday that Sarah Coakley, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Georgia Highlands College, is one of 31 leaders selected for the 2022-23 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. This program, delivered in collaboration with the Stanford Educational Leadership Initiative, prepares…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES OVER $37.4 MILLION IN GEER FUNDS TO ADDRESS COVID-19 LEARNING LOSS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Monday announced over $37.4 million in Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds will be awarded to various organizations around the state to support learning recovery initiatives and programs as educators and students continue to confront the learning loss caused by the…… read more »
AAA’S ‘DISCOVERY CREW’ TRAVEL CONTEST IS UNDERWAY! SIXTY 8TH GRADERS CAN WIN A EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): AAA’s “Discovery Crew” travel contest for 8th graders begins today! Sixty winners will be taken on the trip of a lifetime – a week-long educational river cruise in Europe – next spring. The prize includes the cruise, airfare, travel insurance and money for passports for each winner and…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES CONTINUE FALLING
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.43 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a week ago, 53 cents less than a month ago, and 46 cents…… read more »