(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Sophisticated driving assistance systems are now common in newer vehicles, yet new AAA research shows drivers’ confidence and understanding of the technology varies dramatically based on whether the drivers received formal instruction or decided to learn as they go. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s new research…… read more »
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COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 319 new cases of coronavirus and 24 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,940,176 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
SINE DIE: 2022 SESSION OF THE GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS ON THE BOOKS!
The ’22 session of the Georgia General Assembly is on the books, as Monday was Sine Die (or the last day of the session). Katie Dempsey of Rome, who represents Georgia’s 13th District in the state’s House of Representatives, says that she is particularly pleased with the recent signing by Governor Brian Kemp of HB…… read more »
GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE: GRANT COVERS TUITION COSTS FOR STUDENTS IN HIGH DEMAND CAREER FIELDS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Students who wish to pursue one of Georgia’s high demand careers may be eligible for a grant to pay 100% of tuition costs for select in-demand technical certificate and diploma programs at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). HOPE Career Grant programs of study fall in the aviation, business,…… read more »
GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE AND PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY PARTNER TO PROVIDE STUDENTS A PATH TO A MASTER’S DEGREE IN FIVE YEARS
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) and Piedmont University have partnered to establish a pathway for students to earn an associate, bachelor’s and master’s in just five years between the two colleges. The partnership bridges three degree programs with a focus on communication sciences and disorders. The articulation agreement establishes a plan where…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA WINDS TO PRESENT ‘ACROSS THE BIG POND’ ON SATURDAY AT THE ROME CITY AUDITORIUM
(Media release from the Northwest Georgia WINDS): The NW GA WINDS, Rome’s 60-member community concert band will present its 22nd Celtic gala event on Saturday, April 9, at the Rome City Auditorium. The free concert (no ticket needed), called ‘Across the Big Pond,’ will begin at 4 pm, and will feature the John Mohr MacIntosh…… read more »
GOHS URGES GEORGIA DRIVERS TO KNOW ‘WHEN TO HIT SEND’ AMID APRIL OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): Smartphones are an important part of our daily lives but using them while driving is costing too many people their lives. That is why the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is joining state and local law enforcement officers in reminding drivers to save lives on our…… read more »
COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 896 new cases of coronavirus and 47 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Monday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,939,891 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED EIGHT CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a week ago, 27 cents more than last month and $1.16 more than this time last…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO HOST HERB AND PLANT SALE IN PERSON ON APRIL 9TH AND 10TH
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): After two years of online sales, Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to announce that they will once again host the annual Herb & Plant Sale in-person at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds! Eagerly anticipated by area gardeners, the Chieftains Herb and Plant Sale will be held this year…… read more »