Media release from New Echota State Historic Site: New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic will be hosting Trail of Tears ‘First Day Hike’ on January 1st , 2025, 10am-12:30 am. Visitors will join our ranger for the first day hike of 2025 and explore the nature trails here at New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site. Visitors…… read more »
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ANNUAL BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER SET FOR JANUARY 4TH
Enjoy that live Christmas tree right now, and Bring One for the Chipper when the holidays end. That is the message of Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, which invites the community to the annual Bring One for the Chipper scheduled for Saturday, January 4th from 9 am to noon in the parking lot of the Home Depot…… read more »
GOHS URGES HOLIDAY REVELERS TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE TO NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE
Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety joins state troopers and local law enforcement officers to warn drivers to make the smart choice to never drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a mixture of both substances. State troopers, sheriff’s deputies and police officers are stepping…… read more »
AAA TO ACTIVATE ‘TOW TO GO’ FOR YEAR-END HOLIDAYS
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: AAA will help stranded motorists while keeping impaired drivers off the road this holiday season. On Tuesday night, the Auto Club Group will activate its Tow to Go program in Georgia and other select states. “At the moment when you’re tempted to get behind the wheel while impaired, think…… read more »
PAUL MEREDITH JOINS GNTC FOUNDATION’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Foundation announces the appointment of Paul Meredith to the GNTC Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Meredith has more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing. He has worked at Mohawk Industries Inc. since 2002, serving the last five years as senior technical director of…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WAS 3.7 PERCENT IN NOVEMBER
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s November unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, up one tenth from a revised 3.6 percent in October. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Despite a slight uptick in unemployment this November, Georgia’s economy remains among the…… read more »
CAVE SPRING POLAR PLUNGE SET FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY
The Cave Spring Historical Society will usher in 2025 with the annual Cave Spring Polar Plunge at noon on Wednesday, January 1st at Rolater Lake. Event proceeds will benefit the society’s efforts to preserve historic buildings in Cave Spring, states Marley Peals, Director of the Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority. She took the plunge to…… read more »
GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE, DALTON STATE COLLEGE, GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE SIGN ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Dalton State College, Georgia Highlands College and Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) have created Northwest Georgia Connect, a new agreement to further educational opportunities for area students. Leaders from the three colleges signed an articulation agreement this week to create a partnership, called Northwest Georgia Connect, that will allow…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HONORS OFFICER OF THE YEAR, OFFICERS OF THE QUARTER
Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department: The Floyd County Police Department recognized its Officer of the Year and Officers of the Quarter on Tuesday at its annual Christmas Luncheon. 2024 Officer of the Year is awarded to Sgt John Overstreet. On 09/16/2024, while off duty, Sgt Overstreet provided emergency first aid to…… read more »
ROME DDA INVITES COMMUNITY TO “ROME FOR THE HOLIDAYS” THIS THURSDAY
Media release from the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority: Join us this Thursday, December 19th, from 4 to 8 PM for an evening filled with holiday festivities during Rome for the Holidays. This event, hosted in downtown Rome, promises something for everyone—from shopping and movies to Santa and family-friendly fun. Here’s a look at what’s…… read more »