Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GTNC) Foundation recently hosted the EMPOWER Scholarship Fundraiser and Awards Brunch to raise funds, recognize donors and present the 2024 EMPOWER Awards. The GNTC Foundation hosted the event at the Gordon County Campus in Calhoun. The foundation recognized more than a dozen event…… read more »
Locals and visitors to Rome, Georgia have opportunities to enjoy films and more during the 2024 Rome International Film Festival, which continues into the weekend. Festivities for Halloween include a free screening of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”, followed by a 40th anniversary screening of “Gremlins” with actor Zach Galligan in attendance. Both of…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Halloween is one of the year’s deadliest days for pedestrians. AAA reminds drivers to expect more pedestrians on the road, as millions of children and families across Georgia will be trick-or-treating through neighborhoods. “There is an increased risk of pedestrian crashes on Halloween night, especially involving…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome High FFA Chapter and Michael Rios Campos received national accolades at the recent National FFA Convention and Expo. Rios Campos earned fifth place in the national competition in the Food Products and Processing category. The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real-world, hands-on experiences…… read more »
Media release from the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center: The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center is excited to announce dates for 2025 Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Events at our facility on 412 Lavender Drive. In previous years, the Recycling Center hosted three electronics only events, and three HHW and electronics combined events for a total of six…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is hosting the AngioScreen bus from 8 am to 3 pm., Tuesday, November 5. The AngioScreen bus will be parked in front of the main entrance of AdventHealth Redmond. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke. This…… read more »
Now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the Fall colors around North Georgia! Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, says that, thanks in part to cooler temperatures earlier this month, parks are adorned with color so now is the time to visit. Leaf peepers are encouraged…… read more »
Media release from LivingProof Recovery: The fringe and feathers of the roaring twenties will return on November 8, 2024, as LivingProof Recovery hosts their second annual Casino Night Fundraiser. Held at the elegant Taylor Estate (549 Minshew Rd. Rome, GA), from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the event will offer food, fun, fantastic raffle prizes…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety last week honored 32 different Georgia law enforcement agencies for their year-round work to save lives and reduce traffic crashes on our roads during the 25th annual Governor’s Challenge Awards held at the Macon Centreplex.An annual recognition program for statewide law…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School AVTF students recently took third place in the Rome International Film Festival student film competition. Their film, “The Magic 8 Ball”, is about a vintage toy finding new life when an unsuspecting student picks it up and starts using it to make all his life…… read more »