(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Veteran journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hank Klibanoff will be the featured speaker for the 2022 Highlands Writers Conference at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). The March 12th event will also feature filmmakers, poets and fiction writers leading workshops through the day, starting at 9AM. The event is free for all GHC students and will…… read more »
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COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 778 new cases of coronavirus and 71 more virus-related fatalities were reported in Georgia on Wednesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just after 7 pm, there have been 1,917,130 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
THREE ROME AREA MEN SENTENCED FOR FIREARMS AND DRUG TRAFFICKING OFFENSES
(Media release from U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia): Michael Lee Spears, Dustin Wayne Womack, and Jarrett Louallen have been sentenced for firearms and drug trafficking crimes that occurred in Rome, Georgia. “Our community is safer with these violent felons and drug pushers no longer on the streets,” said U.S. Attorney Kurt R. Erskine.…… read more »
AS ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH CONTINUES IN MARCH, SO DOES PUSH FOR BLOOD DONATIONS
As the annual observance of American Red Cross Month continues through March, the push for blood donations also continues. Stephenie Perry, Business Operations Coordinator for the Northwest Georgia chapter, has first-hand knowledge of the importance of blood donations. She was diagnosed with stage three Hodgkins Lymphoma back in 2015 at the age of 26. Blood…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS BOARD HOLDS MARCH MEETING, APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER ULDRICK AS PRINCIPAL AT WEST CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
(Media release from Rome City Schools): Rome City Schools’ Board Members discussed several items of business during their scheduled March 2022 meeting. The search for a replacement for Louis Byars, current Superintendent of Schools to retire in May, will be conducted using a process headed by the Georgia School Board Association. The Board heard from…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS HERB & PLANT SALE SLATED FOR APRIL 9TH AND 10TH WITH MEMBER PREVIEW ON APRIL 8TH
Spring is just around the corner! It’s arrival will be followed shortly by the annual Chieftains Herb & Plant Sale to benefit the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home. The sale will be held on Saturday, April 9th from 9 am to 4 pm and Sunday, April 10th from 12 pm to 3 pm at the Coosa…… read more »
GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE GRADUATE NAMED STATE’S EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduate Hannah Beth Reeves probably never dreamed her career teaching small children would lead to her recognition as Georgia’s Early Childhood Educator of the Year for preschool. Reeves graduated in spring 2019 with a certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education Basics and a…… read more »
COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 562 new cases of coronavirus and 83 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 1,916,379 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
ROME DDA GEARING UP FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
The time is drawing ever nearer for more ‘dancing in the streets’ of downtown Rome! The line-up for the ’22 First Friday concert series will soon be announced by Rome’s Downtown Development Authority. Megan Otwell, Public Relations Director, urges locals to stay tuned to Downtown Rome, GA on social media for updates. Concerts will take…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS’ ASHLEY ANGLIN A FINALIST FOR GEORGIA TEACHER OF THE YEAR
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): State School Superintendent Richard Woods on Monday announced the top 10 finalists for 2023 Georgia Teacher of the Year. The finalists were chosen from a pool of applicants all previously selected as their school district’s Teacher of the Year. The applications were read by a panel of…… read more »