A total of 1,500 new cases of coronavirus and 133 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia on Thursday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,899,884 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
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NORTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING AUTHORITY SEEKS NEW EMPLOYEES, LAUDS DEVELOPMENT
Are you looking for a job? Positions are now available with the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority, indicates Hannah Phillips, Executive Assistant. The organization seeks mechanics, teachers, and more. Volunteers and community partners are also sought. Interested parties should reach out to the authority for more information. Many upgrades have been made to public housing units…… read more »
TWO MODEL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PRESENT AT THE 2022 GEORGIA JUNIOR SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM
(Media release from Floyd County Schools): Luke Naddy and Elizabeth Yancey, seniors at Model High School, are two of the 45 students selected from across Georgia to present at the 2022 Georgia Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (GJSHS) held at the University of Georgia. GJSHS provides high school students the opportunity to present results of…… read more »
ROME HIGH SCHOOL’S CLASS OF ’22 HAS TWO VALEDICTORIANS
(Media release from Rome City Schools): Never before, in the known history of Rome High School, have two students tied for the title of Valedictorian, until now. On Friday Feb. 11, against the resplendent red carpet of Rome High, it was revealed that Joanna Cordle and Griffin Girard will share the title of Valedictorian for…… read more »
KEMP ANNOUNCES RECORD-BREAKING JOB CREATION FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN FIRST HALF OF FY2022
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced on Wednesday that economic development projects secured in every region of the State of Georgia resulted in record-breaking job creation for the first half of the fiscal year (July 1 and…… read more »
COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,948 new cases of coronavirus and 108 more virus-related deaths were reported in Georgia on Wednesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,898,410 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCES PLANS TO RETIRE
(Media release from the Rome City Schools): After serving five years as Superintendent of Rome City Schools, Mr. Louis C. Byars is announcing his retirement. Mr. Byars’ last day will be May 31, 2022. Mr. Byars has shared the following letter: Louis C. Byars Letter After much prayer and discussion with my wife and family,…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA COUNCIL OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CELEBRATES SCOUTING ANNIVERSARY WITH SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
February is an important month to the Boy Scouts of America as the scouting organization celebrated its birthday back on the 8th. The Northwest Georgia Council has been celebrating 112 years of scouting here in the US by serving this community throughout the month. Eric Vaughn, Vice President of Marketing for the council, says that…… read more »
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT’S K9 ASH TO RECEIVE DONATION OF BODY ARMOR
(Media release from the Rome Police Department): Rome Police Department’s K9 Ash will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Ash’s vest is sponsored by Rhonda Davis of Atlanta, GA and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Ronny…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SEEKS PUBLIC’S HELP IN FINDING MISSING FLOYD COUNTY WOMAN WITH DEMENTIA
The Floyd County Police Department notified community partners via social media on Tuesday of a Mattie’s Call for a missing person. According to the FCPD – Villa Hubbard (age 81), who has dementia, lives in Armuchee (northern Floyd County) and has been missing since 11 a.m. Family contacted police around 6 p.m. to file their report.…… read more »