Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Hundreds of Georgia Highlands College (GHC) graduates will come together on May 15 in Rome to celebrate earning their college degree. GHC will have three events this year at the Floyd Campus gym, 3175 Cedartown Hwy, Rome GA 30161. Ceremonies will be held at 10:30AM and 6:30PM, with the Nursing pinning and…… read more »
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AAA REVEALS SUMMER TRAVEL TRENDS AMID ECONOMIC CONCERNS
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: As temperatures rise, so does the desire to travel. A new survey from AAA – The Auto Club Group reveals that 58% of Georgians plan to take a summer trip, up slightly from 57% last year. This enthusiasm for travel aligns perfectly with National Travel and Tourism Week (May…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE STALLS
The Georgia gas price average saw little movement at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent higher than a week ago, 13 cents lower than a month ago, and 54 cents lower than last…… read more »
WATTERS REAPPOINTED TO ACCG BOARD OF MANAGERS FOR 2025-26
Media release from Floyd County, GA: Floyd County Commission Chair Allison Watters was recently reappointed to serve as an at-large representative on the Board of Managers for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). Watters will represent the association as an at-large representative covering the whole state. The 2025-2026 ACCG Board of Managers was sworn…… read more »
BERRY COLLEGE TO GRADUATE LARGEST CLASS IN HISTORY
Media release from Berry College: Berry College will celebrate two milestones at commencement May 10: the retirement of President Steve Briggs after nearly two decades of leadership and the class of 2025, the largest in the college’s history. Approximately 550 undergraduate students will receive their diplomas in a ceremony at 9 a.m. The gates will…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE TO PRESENT MYSTIC PIZZA THIS WEEKEND AND NEXT AT THE DESOTO THEATRE
Are you looking for some entertainment over the next couple of weekends? The Rome Little Theatre will present Mystic Pizza from May 2nd through 11th at the DeSoto Theatre, 530 Broad Street in downtown Rome. Show times are 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 pm on Sundays. This musical version of Mystic Pizza…… read more »
ROAD CLOSURE NEXT WEEK: WAYSIDE ROAD
Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management: Floyd County Public Works will close Wayside Road on Monday May 5 and Tuesday May 6, 2025 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at #131 and #170 Wayside Road. The road will be closed between Calhoun Road and Wildwood Lane. Daytime detours will be Moran Lake Road, Mango Road…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS BILLS AIMED AT IMPROVING HEALTH CARE AND SUPPORTING COASTAL COMMUNITIES
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, constitutional officers, members of the Georgia General Assembly, and local leaders, signed legislation helping promote access to quality, affordable healthcare for hardworking Georgians and supporting the continued growth of coastal communities. “Today we…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL CANCER COALITION SHEDS LIGHT ON PREVENTION FOR MAY OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
The month of May has arrived. Many people look forward to heading to the beach, spending days on the lake, and enjoying fun in the Sun. As you head out for all of these outdoor adventures, don’t forget to wear sunscreen and/or take other measures to protect your skin from the sun and potentially prevent…… read more »
GBI CONDUCTS DEATH INVESTIGATION IN ARAGON, GEORGIA
Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation: The GBI is investigating the deaths of a mother & her four-year old daughter at the request of Aragon Police Department Chief John Tortoso. Agents received the request on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at about 2:30 p.m. Earlier that day, Aragon PD responded to a 911 hang-up…… read more »