Katie Dempsey of Rome expresses gratitude that she was re-elected by voters in Tuesday’s general election to serve another term in the Georgia House of Representatives. The Republican will continue to represent District 13 after winning the election with 69.76 % of the vote, compared to 30.24 % received by her Democratic challenger Kevin Aronhalt.…… read more »
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FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON FRIDAY
Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a Special Called meeting on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. Caucus will be held prior to the meeting at 1:15 p.m. The purpose of the special called meeting is for the statutory pre-certification of the November…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH AND CHICK-FIL-A TO HONOR VETERANS WITH FREE LUNCH ON VETERANS DAY
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: In gratitude to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, AdventHealth has partnered with local Chick-fil-A restaurants to host a special Veterans Day lunch event. This tribute will take place from 11 am to 2 pm on Monday, November 11,at participating Chick-fil-A locations throughout…… read more »
GHC EXPANDS ARTICULATION AGREEMENT IN BIMM TO TO LBW COLLEGE IN ALABAMA
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Starting in spring 2025, students at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBW) in Alabama may complete an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Building Construction and be eligible to enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Building Information Modeling and Management program at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). This Agreement…… read more »
AAA REMINDS MOTORISTS: DON’T VEER FOR DEER
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Recognizing a deer before disaster strikes is the key to preventing a tragic encounter on the road. In Georgia, deer are involved in an estimated 50,000 crashes each year, making up nearly 14% of all vehicle collisions in the state, according to data from the University…… read more »
THE NOVEMBER 5TH GENERAL ELECTION IS ON THE BOOKS
The November 5th general election is now on the books. Donald Trump has won the race to become the 47th U.S. President. He delivered a victory speech before supporters in Florida in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. Complete election results for Georgia and each county statewide are posted on the Secretary of State’s website…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY HOMEMAKERS COUNCIL TO HOST 67TH ANNUAL MARGARET GAYLER ‘CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER’ HOMEMAKERS BAZAAR THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
The 67th annual Margaret Gayler ‘Christmas in November’ Homemakers Bazaar will be hosted by the Floyd County Homemakers Council on Friday from 9 am until 5 pm and Saturday from 9 am until 4 pm at the Rome Civic Center. Anna Cash, Council officer, says that the event will feature arts and crafts, funnel cakes,…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES FOUR FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS AS LITERACY LEADERS
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce that four schools have been recognized as Literacy Leaders for the 2023-24 school year by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). Rome, Ga. – Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce that four schools have been recognized as Literacy Leaders…… read more »
DYNAMIC SPEAKER KEVIN ATLAS INSPIRES ROME HIGH STUDENTS
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: “There are a lot of fake people out there and I’m going to keep this real. When I was in high school I probably wouldn’t have been excited about coming to hear a speaker like me. By the time I’m done, I’m going to give you guys the…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS INTRODUCE FREE COLORBLIND-ADAPTING GLASSES AT CLOUDLAND CANYON, SWEETWATER CREEK AND SKIDAWAY ISLAND
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Georgia’s State Parks continue to enhance accessibility in new and innovative ways, with the latest addition being EnChroma colorblind glasses at three of its most popular destinations: Cloudland Canyon, Sweetwater Creek and Skidaway Island state parks. Just in time to capture late fall foliage, visitors with…… read more »