(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): In a few months after graduating from Georgia Highlands College, Dillan Frazier will fly out to the Caribbean to attend the Trinity School of Medicine located at St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Dillan started as a GHC dual enrollment student in high school and will finish at GHC with…… read more »
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AG CARR SECURES OVER $4 MILLION FOR GEORGIA CONSUMERS DECEIVED BY TURBOTAX
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr today secured over $4 million dollars from the owner of TurboTax, Intuit Inc. (Intuit) for more than 134,000 Georgia consumers who were deceived into paying for free tax services. As a result of the multistate agreement, Intuit will pay $141…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF LOOKS FORWARD TO RECRUITING NEW WORKERS INTO LAW ENFORCEMENT AT PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO ’22
Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson is looking forward to Public Safety Expo 2022, slated for Saturday, May 21st from 10 am to 2 pm at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome. The Sheriff’s Office will use the Expo as an opportunity to recruit some new workers into the field of law enforcement, attests Sheriff Roberson,…… read more »
JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE OF ROME CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING FUNDRAISING, LAUNCH OF A NEW GRANT PROGRAM FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING 2021-22 LEAGUE YEAR
The Junior Service League of Rome broke records for fundraising, launched a new grant program for local schools, and continued its support of local non-profit agencies during the recently-concluded 2021-22 league year. As outlined in a letter by Cristine Pilgrim, outgoing President, to members of the service organization: We have so many accomplishments to celebrate,…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR 2022 SUPERSTAR OF SERVICE AWARDS
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism announces a call for nominations for the 2022 Superstar of Service Awards. The award program honors employees in Rome and Floyd County in the local hospitality and service industry who go above and beyond normal expectations.The goal of this program…… read more »
PEER NAMED ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR ENROLLMENT AT DARLINGTON SCHOOL
(Media release from Darlington School): Matt Peer has been named assistant head of school for enrollment management, effective July 1, announced Head of School Brent Bell on Tuesday. “Our goal in making strategic changes to the school’s administrative structure is to promote growth while capitalizing on the strengths of our leaders,” Bell said. “This will…… read more »
HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES ON DISPLAY AT GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE’S FIRST ACADEMIC SHOWCASE ON MAY 10TH
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): The first Academic Showcase at Georgia Highlands College on May 10 will place research by students, faculty and staff front and center for a shared learning experience. The showcase will be held at the Cartersville site from 9AM to 1PM. Dean of Libraries and Testing Julius Fleschner said the research projects…… read more »
THE DAVIES SHELTERS’ FARM BUS IS ON THE ROAD AGAIN!
The Davies Shelters’ Farm Bus is on the road again! Updates on its weekly appearances may be obtained at www.daviesshelter.com or via social media to include Facebook and Instagram, says Devon Smyth, Executive Director. The Farm Bus will offer a wide variety of home grown items throughout the season, such as tomatoes, peppers, okra, and…… read more »
GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT SET FOR MAY 12TH WITH THREE CEREMONIES
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College will hold the 2022 commencement on the Floyd campus in Rome on May 12. Three separate ceremonies will take place throughout the day. Ceremonies begin at 10AM and 6PM, with the nursing pinning/commencement ceremony beginning at 2PM. The ceremonies will be held in the gym on…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY NOW SEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS
(Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley): Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is currently seeking volunteers to join its Board of Directors for the new fiscal year which begins July 1, 2022. We are looking for individuals with experience in construction, finance, accounting, legal, marketing or charitable fundraising. Habitat for Humanity –…… read more »