Category Archives: Local News

GNTC HOSTS NC3 SIGNING DAY

GNTC HOSTS NC3 SIGNING DAY

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Eight northwest Georgia high school students committed to pursuing a technical education during a signing event hosted by Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). This year marks GNTC’s first time participating in the National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Letter of Intent Signing Day, which was held on April 18…read more »

AMERICAN RED CROSS: RACE TO HELP SAVE LIVES BY GIVING BLOOD

AMERICAN RED CROSS: RACE TO HELP SAVE LIVES BY GIVING BLOOD

(Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia): As May approaches, the American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to keep the blood supply stable by racing to give blood in the weeks to come. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors – are crucial to keeping shelves fully stocked with…read more »

ROME’S HARRY S. PIERCE, JR. APPOINTED TO GEORGIA BOARD OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp last week announced the appointment and re-appointment of 41 Georgians to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Harry S. Pierce, Jr. of Rome has been appointed to the Board of Economic Development. Harry S. Pierce, Jr. is one of the founders and current…read more »

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE HOLDS STEADY

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE HOLDS STEADY

(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average saw a minimal decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.42 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and…read more »

CANCER NAVIGATORS’ WALK, DAISY DROP SET FOR APRIL 28TH

CANCER NAVIGATORS’ WALK, DAISY DROP SET FOR APRIL 28TH

(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Cancer Navigators’ annual 1-Mile Walk and Daisy Drop will take place this year on April 28. Participants can help local cancer patients in their fight against cancer by signing up for the walk, which will begin at Historic Barron Stadium at 2 p.m. Registration cost $20 and includes an…read more »

FCPD HONORS OFFICERS FOR THEIR WORK IN TRAFFIC SAFETY AND EDUCATION

FCPD HONORS OFFICERS FOR THEIR WORK IN TRAFFIC SAFETY AND EDUCATION

(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department would like to recognize Officers Todd Jackson, Edgar Quijada, Johnathon Bradley, and Nathan Sangphim for their work throughout the year in traffic safety and education, with the goal of reducing the number of injuries and fatalities from automobile crashes in our community.…read more »

GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS HISTORIC TAX CUT PACKAGE INTO LAW

GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS HISTORIC TAX CUT PACKAGE INTO LAW

(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Members of the General Assembly, and local and state leaders, signed HB 1015 into law on Thursday at a ceremony in Augusta – accelerating the largest state income tax cut in Georgia history. Sponsored by Representative Lauren McDonald and co-sponsored…read more »