Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of September approached $3.21 billion, for a decrease of $91.2 million, or 2.8%, compared to FY 2024 when net tax collections totaled almost $3.3 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled roughly $8.11…… read more »
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NEW ECHOTA – CHEROKEE CAPITAL STATE HISTORIC SITE TO HOST ‘YOUR STATE PARKS DAY 2024’ ON NOVEMBER 2ND
Media release from New Echota State Historic Site: New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site and the Friends of New Echota are hosting ‘Yours State Parks Day’ on November 2nd,2024 9:30 am-2pm. New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site and Friends of New Echota invite the public to come participate in our annual Your State Parks Day…… read more »
GNTC HOLDS TWO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FIELD DAYS
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Construction Management students built on their skills by learning to operate heavy machinery during two Construction Equipment Field Days at GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun, Oct. 9-10. Organized by Donny Holmes, Construction Management program director and instructor, the outdoor training event is…… read more »
ROME AREA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS TO HOST 2024 MEMBERSHIP PARTY ON OCTOBER 17TH
The Rome Area Council for the Arts will host its 2024 Membership Party on Thursday, October 17th from 5 pm until 7 pm at River Remedy Brewing Co., located at 320 Glenn Milner Boulevard. Lulie Ebaugh, RACA’s Executive Director, enthuses that attendees will have an opportunity to learn about and even join the organization at…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS: TWO FREE, FUN-FILLED EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY COMING SOON
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools has two free, fun-filled events for the whole family coming soon. On Saturday, Oct. 19, Rome City Schools Parents Resource Center will play host to the Howl-o-Ween Literacy Festival from 10 a.m. to Noon. The event will feature trick-or-treating, games, and books, so make sure…… read more »
CNA EARNS BEE AWARD FOR COMFORTING FAMILY MEMBER OF PATIENT
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Jenna Terry said she knew when she was a little girl that she wanted to do something to help people. “My older sister was in a wheelchair and I all I wanted to do was help my momma take care of her. I love to know I can make…… read more »
READY TO ENJOY FALL COLOR? MAKE PLANS TO JOIN THE 2024 TREE WALK WITH KEITH AND JOHN ON HALLOWEEN!
Are you a leaf peeper? Do you eagerly anticipate the spread of blazing Fall colors around Rome, GA every year? Then mark your calendar for Thursday, October 31st – Halloween – that’s the date of the annual Tree Walk with Keith and John presented by Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. The walk will take…… read more »
GNTC STUDENTS RECEIVE 2024 RABBIT VALLEY FARMERS MARKET SCHOLARSHIP
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Horticulture students have received the 2024 Rabbit Valley Farmers Market Scholarship. The scholarship has been awarded to Dana Jenkins of Rossville and Shelby Madden of Chickamauga. Both are Horticulture students at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome. Jenkins is earning a diploma in Horticulture…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION NAMED EXEMPLARY SCHOOL BOARD
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools Board of Education has been named an Exemplary School Board for 2024 by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). This is the second consecutive year the board has earned this distinction. This recognition highlights the board’s commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration, all of…… read more »
GA DNR ANNOUNCES $1,000 GRANT FOR TOP CONSERVATION TEACHER
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is again offering a $1,000 grant to a kindergarten through fifth-grade public or private school teacher in the state who demonstrates exceptional energy and innovation in teaching life sciences. Science specialists covering those grade levels can also apply. The grant…… read more »