Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Greater Atlanta resident. The individual acquired the virus while traveling internationally. DPH is working to identify any persons who may have been exposed through contact with the individual between May 10 and May 18, when…… read more »
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FLOYD COUNTY EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS TO PRESENT COMMUNITY WORKSHOP ON “MAKING YOUR OWN FLUTED HYPERTUFA PLANT CONTAINER” ON JUNE 7TH
Announcement from the Floyd County, GA Extension Master Gardener Volunteers: The Floyd County, GA Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will present a Community Workshop on “Making Your Own Fluted Hypertufa Plant Container” on Saturday, June 7, from 10am to 1pm at Chieftains Museum, located at 501 Riverside Parkway in Rome. This will be an opportunity for…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE SPEEDS UPWARD
The Georgia gas price average increased 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 4 cents higher than a week ago, 1 cent lower than a month ago, and 46 cents lower than last year. It costs…… read more »
IT’S GRADUATION TIME FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
It is graduation time for local high schools’ Class of 2025! Darlington School held their ceremony on Saturday, as did Unity Christian School. Floyd County Schools will hold their graduation ceremonies at these times: Armuchee High – Tuesday night at 7:30 pm Pepperell High – Wednesday night at 7:30 pm Coosa High – Thursday night…… read more »
SHORTER UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT APPOINTED TO GEORGIA NONPUBLIC POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University is pleased to announce that President Dr. Don Dowless has been appointed to the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) by Governor Brian Kemp. Dr. Dowless was officially sworn in on Monday, April 28, during a ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol. He will represent Exempt Institutions on…… read more »
ROME SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO CLOSE OUT SEASON WITH “BRIDGERTON” – THEMED OUTDOOR CONCERT AT DARLINGTON
Media release from the Rome Symphony Orchestra: The Rome Symphony Orchestra invites the community to experience an unforgettable, serene evening under the open sky with “Bridgerton: Music in the Garden” at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7, in The Cove on the beautiful Darlington School campus. Featuring the talents of the Rome Symphony String Quartet, this…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET TUESDAY, MAY 20
Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. Caucus will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact the Floyd County Elections & Voter Registration office…… read more »
ADDITIONAL ACTS ADDED TO LINE-UP FOR WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA 2025, SET FOR THIS OCTOBER WITH U.S. NAVY’S BLUE ANGELS AS THE HEADLINERS
Just over five months remain until the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels and other top aviators take to the skies of Rome, Georgia for the 2025 Wings Over North Georgia air show. This year’s air show is slated for October 17th through 19th at Rome’s Russell Regional Airport. A Friday evening twilight show with fireworks will…… read more »
STATE REPRESENTATIVE KATIE DEMPSEY OF ROME NAMED CHAIR OF THE HOUSE STUDY COMMITTEE ON ABANDONED CHILD PLACEMENT FOLLOWING HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office: State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as the chair of the House Study Committee on Abandoned Child Placement Following Hospital Discharge. “I’m grateful to Speaker Burns…… read more »
DARLINGTON’S BROWN DINNER HONORS FACULTY, STAFF
Media release from Darlington School: Darlington School honored outstanding faculty and staff members at the annual Brown Faculty Appreciation Dinner, hosted by the Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 8. The following faculty and staff members were recognized for their five-year anniversaries: Dr. Mike Natarella, Matt Nolin, five years; Cristy Baldwin, Shelley Daniel, Derek Fine, Virginia Guth,…… read more »