Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-09-05/frequently-asked-ques… CASE UPDATES: UPDATE #4 – September 5, 2024: A few notes from our 8 p.m. news conference today: Colin Gray was arrested on multiple charges earlier today. He knowingly allowed his son, Colt, to have the weapon. This is a very difficult time for students…… read more »
The American Red Cross joins the Federal Emergency Management Agency and emergency management agencies throughout the country in September to observe National Preparedness Month. Carla Maton, Executive Director of the Northwest Georgia chapter, states that the primary focus of this annual observance is to educate and prepare families for disasters. The theme for 2024 is…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The Horticulture program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will hold a Fall Mum Sale Monday, Sept. 16, through Thursday, Sept. 19, outside of Building L, located across from GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) celebrates 27 students who earned the AP Capstone Diploma™, as the College Board announced the recipients on Tuesday. Floyd County Schools (FCS) celebrates 27 students who earned the AP Capstone Diploma™, as the College Board announced the recipients on Tuesday. The AP Capstone Diploma…… read more »
The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice has scheduled a Rome Career Fair for Wednesday, September 18th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center, 200 Marable Way. The positions available will include Juvenile Correctional Officers, Housekeepers, and Food Service Workers. For more information, visit www.djj.georgia.gov.… read more »
Media release from the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority: Get ready to enjoy the finale of the First Friday Concert Series! On September 6th, the Town Green will transform into the ultimate music hotspot for an evening of unforgettable performances and community fun.Event Highlights:• Date: Friday, September 6th• Time: 7:00 PM onwards• Location: Town Green,…… read more »
Media release from Chiaha Guild of Arts and Crafts: The Chiaha Guild of Arts and Crafts is pleased to announce the return of the Arts Education Grant Program. The application is available for K-12 public and private schools and nonprofit organizations in Floyd County. Grant money will be awarded for projects that improve and expand…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning: The Georgia Foundation for Early Care + Learning is joining the Georgia Foundation for Public Education this fall in offering twenty $5,000 mini-grants to rural elementary schools partnering with child care programs to help students transition into Pre-K and Kindergarten. To receive the mini-grant,…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation: At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Bartow County, GA. James Lee Rourks, age 42, of Adairsville, GA, was shot and injured in the incident. No officers were injured in the incident.Late Monday night, September 3,…… read more »
Local ninth-graders will participate in the 2024 Floyd County Teen Maze, set for September 18th and 19th in the main gym of Georgia Highlands College’s Rome campus. Students will learn, via simulations of various life experiences, how choices that they make in high school can affect the rest of their lives. Jennifer Jolly, Executive Director…… read more »