(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): A closure on Turner McCall Boulevard will not impact the daily commute for drivers, however closures will affect those out after 9 p.m. beginning on May 6 near Atrium Health Floyd. The intersection with Martha Berry Highway will remain open. Vehicles traveling toward Downtown Rome from Shorter Avenue will…… read more »
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GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/HOMELAND SECURITY AGENCY: NATIONAL HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS MAY 5-11
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is recognizing May 5-11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. This is the ideal time for Georgians to learn and…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE’S PRODUCTION OF “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” RUNS FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKENDS
Rome Little Theatre’s production of “Steel Magnolias” will run for the next two weekends from May 3-12 at the historic DeSoto Theatre in downtown Rome. Show times are set for 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 pm on Sundays. RLT newcomer Lacey Herring, who portrays the character Annelle, says that “Steel Magnolias” tells a…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE URGES PUBLIC VIGILANCE: SECURE VEHICLES AND VALUABLES
(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 »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO PRESENT 2024 SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES
(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 »
MORE THAN 80 STUDENTS RECOGNIZED AT 2024 GHC HONORS NIGHT
(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 »
GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION AIMED AT BOOSTING GEORGIA’S WORKFORCE TALENT
(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 ON TAP FOR THIS WEEKEND IN DOWNTOWN ROME, BACON FEST TO TAKE PLACE IN CAVE SPRING
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 »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION INTENDED TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC SAFETY AND SUPPORT FIRST RESPONDERS
(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 »
GNTC’S DEANNA HULSEY IS FIRST RUNNER-UP FOR TCSG INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
(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 »