Georgia gas prices experienced a slight increase compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.71 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 1 cent more than a week ago, 28 cents less than last month and $1.01 more than this time last year. It now costs motorists $55.65 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular…… read more »
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SALVATION ARMY OF ROME PLANS ANNUAL MEETING AND VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER FOR MAY 16TH, SEEKS DONATIONS TO FAMILY STORE
The Salvation Army of Rome has planned an Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner for Monday, May 16th at 6 pm at the Rome Civic Center. Captain Paula Blevins asserts that RSVPs are requested. Call (706) 291-4745 to make reservations. The event will feature food and a guest speaker. Blevins also indicates that donations and…… read more »
ROME AREA PRAYER BREAKFAST SET FOR MAY 5TH
(Media release by Rome Area Prayer Breakfast): Rome Area Prayer Breakfast will be held on Thursday, May 5 on the National Day of Prayer. This year’s event will be held at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds Community Building. Doors open at 6:30 AM to guests for seating. The program begins at 7:00 AM and ends promptly…… read more »
ROME MIDDLE SCHOOL FFA AWARDED GRANT FROM JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE OF ROME, RCS BOARD OF EDUCATION GATHER FOR SPRING RETREAT
(Media release from Rome City Schools): The Rome Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA) program was awarded a first-time $1,000 grant from the Junior Service League of Rome. FFA Advisor, Ashley Hamby, said she knows exactly how the funds will be put to use. “We have a garden in the back area where the…… read more »
JESSICA LINDBERG NAMED NEW DEAN OF HUMANITIES AT GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College has appointed Jessica Lindberg as the new dean of Humanities. Lindberg will oversee the School of Humanities, which includes Art, Communication, English, Film, Music, and Spanish. She holds a Ph.D. degree in English from Georgia State University. During her undergraduate experience, she participated in an extended…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP ESTABLISHES HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE COMMISSION
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced the establishment of a Healthcare Workforce Commission to address challenges in the hiring and retention of healthcare workers, including nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, emergency medical personnel, and other clinical and nonclinical personnel. “Our healthcare heroes have been through it…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME AND NORTHWEST GEORGIA SEE UNCHANGED UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR MARCH
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Rome’s March unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.2 percent. A year ago, the rate was 4 percent. “Across Georgia, we continue to see increases in the labor force, the number of employed, and the number of jobs,” said Commissioner Mark…… read more »
ACC MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS UNDERWAY AT ROME TENNIS CENTER AT BERRY COLLEGE
In the mood to see some college tennis? The 2022 Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships got underway on Wednesday and continue through Sunday at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. Kristi Kent, the Director of Communications for the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism, says that tickets are available at www.rometenniscenter.com and…… read more »
COST TO ATTEND GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE DROPS AS MUCH AS 10 PERCENT, COLLEGE RANKED HIGHLY FOR BEST RETURN ON INVESTMENT IN THE STATE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College) Students at Georgia Highlands College will save as much as $200 each semester moving forward after the elimination of the Special Institutional Fee. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) voted last week to eliminate the Special Institutional Fee charged since 2009 to students systemwide. The Board…… read more »
GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE GRADUATE SHARES LIFE LESSONS WITH HER DAUGHTER
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): A graduating student at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) says her college career has also been an education for her daughter. Kristin Johnson, 33, started classes at GNTC in 2010; she previously earned Phlebotomy Technician and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications from GNTC and will graduate in May…… read more »