(Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department is issuing a crucial reminder to residents to prioritize the security of their vehicles and valuables. In the span of this year alone, there have been 30 reported instances of vehicle entry and 14 cases of vehicle theft within the county’s…… read more »
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to present the 2024 Summer Speaker Series. Lectures will focus on the Protestant missionary groups which featured prominently in the lives of the Ridge family. The first of these lectures will be Thursday, May 9th at 7PM at Brookes Chapel on the…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently held its annual Honors Assembly at the Cartersville site. The event, which was also streamed live, celebrated the academic achievements and special recognition of more than 80 GHC students receiving nearly 100 awards. The Georgia Highlands College Leadership Award was presented to student Madeline…… read more »
(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 state and local leaders, signed multiple pieces of legislation, including HB 982, that will provide a boost to Georgia’s diverse and top-tier workforce talent pool. HB 982, sponsored by Representative Matthew…… read more »
RoFlo Fest, a celebration of all things Rome and Floyd County, is scheduled for this Saturday from 10 am until 4 pm in downtown Rome. Aundi Lesley, Director of Rome’s Downtown Development Authority, invites the public to attend the festival, which will feature 100 vendors who will sell arts/crafts and food. The event will be…… read more »
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Attorney General Chris Carr, Commissioner John King, members of the General Assembly, and other state and local leaders, signed a sweeping package of legislation, including HB 130, designed to strengthen public safety and…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Deanna Hulsey, instructor of Cosmetology at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has been named the First Runner-Up for the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) 2024 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year. Hulsey was named one of nine regional winners on Tuesday, April 30, at the GOAL and Rick Perkins State Conference…… read more »
(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): Rome High’s FFA Chapter had plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Georgia FFA State Convention held at the Macon Centreplex this past weekend. The chapter was recognized for its success and received a Gold Emblem ranking on its National Chapter Award Application. This award is based on…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): A grant of $250,000 from Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation helped complete work on Cedartown’s Peek Forest Park Playground. The playground opened to the public Saturday, April 27. The foundation is the supporting agency for grants distributed through Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Medical Center. Funds were used to install a new…… read more »
Local nonprofit Elevation House looks forward to their 2nd annual Taste of Rome, set for the evening of Tuesday, May 7th from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm at the Courtyard by Marriott Rome Riverwalk. The event will serve as a kickoff for the organization’s observance in May of Mental Health Awareness Month, says Erin deMesquita,…… read more »