Family-friendly activities will abound through the Independence Day holiday weekend in Rome and Floyd County. July’s First Friday concert will be presented this evening on the Town Green in downtown Rome. The Live Exchange Band will be the headliner for this free concert, set to get underway at 7 pm. Get the event details from…… read more »
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UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA, GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE SIGN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Leaders from the University of West Georgia and Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently signed a partnership agreement that will provide a streamlined path for psychology students between the two institutions. “At the University of West Georgia, we make distinct contributions to the industries that hire the professionals who graduate from our psychology programs,”…… read more »
DR. GARY VOCCIO, HEALTH DIRECTOR FOR THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH’S NORTHWEST HEALTH DISTRICT, OFFERS SAFETY TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Dr. Gary Voccio, the Health Director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District, has safety tips for Northwest Georgians to keep in mind this Independence Day holiday weekend and throughout the summer. First off – be aware of the impact that heat and humidity have on your body. Stay hydrated, avoid strenuous…… read more »
STATE TROOPERS AND OFFICERS CAUTION MOTORISTS TO TRAVEL SAFELY OVER THE BUSY INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) encourage everyone to celebrate the Independence Day holiday responsibly. This year, the holiday travel period is 78 hours long, and begins Friday, July 1, at 6 p.m., and ends Monday, July 4, at 11:59 p.m.…… read more »
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE TO TRAVERSE DOWNTOWN CAVE SPRING ON MONDAY, LIBERTY DAY CELEBRATION SET FOR THIS SATURDAY
The 38th annual Cave Spring 4th of July Parade will traverse downtown Cave Spring on Monday, July 4th at 9 am. Christa Jackson, organizer, invites the public to watch – or participate in – the parade. Homemade ice cream will again be sold outside Cave Spring United Methodist Church on Monday morning. Participants are asked…… read more »
GEORGIA POWER ANNOUNCES ‘BENEFICIAL USE’ PROJECT FOR COAL ASH AT PLANT BOWEN
(Media release from Georgia Power): Georgia Power announced on Wednesday a landmark coal ash beneficial use project at Plant Bowen near Cartersville, Georgia, where millions of tons of stored ash will be excavated for use in concrete to construct bridges, roads, and buildings in Georgia – and throughout the Southeast. The project will be the single…… read more »
AWARDS ISSUED BY ELDER ABUSE TASK FORCE
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): The safety and welfare of our vulnerable populations depend on our community speaking out when there is evidence or suspicion of potential harm. Persons in critical need of help will often stay out of sight and hidden under a cloud of embarrassment or fear, but not all…… read more »
GNTC STUDENT PLACES FIFTH IN PBL NATIONAL COMPETITION
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student has placed fifth in the nation for Small Business Management Plan at a national competition. Aixa Rodriguez, who was born and raised in Chicago, was among three GNTC students whose placement in their competitions earlier this year at the Phi Beta…… read more »
AAA ACTIVATES TOW TO GO FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): AAA will be working to keep impaired drivers off the road for Independence Day weekend. The Auto Club Group is reactivating its ‘Tow to Go’ program for the holiday period, providing safe transportation for impaired drivers and their vehicles. Tow to Go is active from 6pm Friday,…… read more »
JULY 4TH IS A POPULAR TIME FOR CAMPING AT GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES
Georgia’s state parks expect a host of campers over the upcoming 4th of July weekend. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, attests that campsites, cabins, and yurts stay pretty full at this time of year, although it never hurts to check www.gastateparks.org for potential cancellations. And now is an…… read more »