(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College’s (GHC) music ensemble The Highlanders held their Spring Forward concert in April at downtown Cartersville’s Friendship Plaza. The Highlanders is a group of 15 students, who perform under the direction of Professor of Music Sam Baltzer. The ensemble performed a variety of styles, including classical, jazz,…… read more »
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GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION WEEK FOR THE FALL SEMESTER
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week, July 11-15, to help those who are seeking to enroll in the fall semester. During Free Application Week, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all new applicants. The admissions deadline for the fall semester is…… read more »
TYBOH SCHEDULES ‘RISE UP AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE’ RALLY FOR JUNE 4TH
(Media release from Turn Your Back on Hate): As mass shootings continue to wreak havoc across our nation, resulting in the deaths of children and adults alike, Turn Your Back on Hate – a local non-profit activism organization – will hold a rally, “Rise Up Against Gun Violence” on Saturday, June 4 at 1:30 p.m.…… read more »
BYARS HAS OFFICIALLY RETIRED AS THE ROME CITY SCHOOLS’ SUPERINTENDENT
Tuesday, May 31st marked Louis Byars’ last day as the Rome City Schools’ Superintendent; he has now officially retired from that post after five years of service. Byars stated during a recent interview on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM that he enjoyed his time at RCS, but he is excited about his retirement and having the…… read more »
ROME AREA WRITERS TO HOST MEMOIR WORKSHOP SERIES FOR SENIORS
The Rome Area Writers want to help senior citizens assemble their memoirs for the enjoyment and education of generations to come. They’ve scheduled a memoir workshop series for those age 60 and older over the summer. Paul Culotta, Vice President, attests that participants will receive everything they need to preserve their memoirs. And they will…… read more »
WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA ANNOUNCES AIR SHOW DATES FOR 2022
(Media release from Wings Over North Georgia): The 2022 Wings Over North Georgia Air Show (WONG) will host its 10th-anniversary air show at Russell Regional Airport in Rome, GA on Oct. 15-16. The event will feature the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team in addition to other military and civilian performers. Tickets are now available for sale for the…… read more »
DARLINGTON SCHOOL’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTS THREE NEW MEMBERS
(News release from Darlington School): Darlington’s Board of Trustees elected three members at the May meeting. Dwight Hutchins (’82) is a managing partner at Accenture, an international company that specializes in information technology services and consulting. He was recently reelected to serve as chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore for a fourth term.…… read more »
AAA: THE 100 DEADLIEST DAYS FOR TEEN DRIVERS HAVE BEGUN
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial start of summer and a dangerous time of year for young drivers. Nationwide, more than 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occur during what’s called the “100 Deadliest Days” – a period that runs from Memorial Day to Labor…… read more »
LOCALS HONOR THE FALLEN ON MEMORIAL DAY
Communities nationwide marked the annual observance of Memorial Day on Monday, including Rome and Floyd County. The local activities included military displays throughout the weekend and a ceremony on Monday at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds that was hosted by the Exchange Club of Rome. Lane Turner, Chairman of the club’s Americanism Committee, hopes that all…… read more »
AAA: LITTLE CHANGE TO GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.13 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 42 cents more than last month, and $1.22 more than this time last year. It now…… read more »