Media release from Georgia Highlands College: The Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Running Club is inviting the community to enjoy an exciting run around beautiful Paris Lake at the Floyd Campus while raising money for scholarships during the Dollars for Scholars 5K and 1 Mile on Saturday, September 7, starting at 8AM. You can register here. Your $30 entry…… 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. Chris Cochran, age 60, of Adairsville, GA, was shot and killed in the incident. No officers were injured.On August 18, 2024, at about 4 p.m., Bartow County…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.22 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago,14 cents less than a month ago, and 41 cents less than this time…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School’s FFA Chapter recently earned awards both for individuals and as a chapter. Michael Rios Campos has been named a national finalist this year in the Food Products and Processing category in Division 5 of the competition, and Madylne Cruz-Hernandez received a bronze rating in the…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Forestry Commission: It’s all around us this month. The August back-to-school theme is everywhere, as teachers, parents, and kids prepare for the new school year. The Georgia Forestry Commission wants to be a part of your school year as well, and develop roots that create a great foundation for forestry…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General: Attorney General Chris Carr on Friday announced the hire of former Cobb County Assistant District Attorney Timothy Ruffini to lead Georgia’s first statewide Organized Retail Crime Unit. Ruffini will oversee a team of prosecutors and investigators dedicated to combating the criminal networks that are engaged in…… read more »
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive in Rome, will host a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Appointments are required and may be made online via the SignUpGenius link at www.floydcountyga.gov starting next week or by telephone at (706) 291-5266 starting on the first business day of next…… read more »
Media release from AdventhHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is hosting a free NWGA Cardiovascular Symposium from 8 am to 4:30 pm on Wed., Sept. 18, at the Forum Rivercenter Ballroom, located at 301 Tribune St., Rome, Georgia 30161. This event will offer health care professionals, including EMS, nurses, and others who work with cardiovascular patients, the…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: August is designated as Shooting Sports Month according to a recent proclamation signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. That is reason to celebrate! Where should you go? To a Georgia public shooting range, of course! Georgia has more than 45 public archery and shooting ranges available in…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s July unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.3 percent in June. The unemployment rate was nine-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Georgia’s labor force is larger and more dynamic than ever,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “Our…… read more »