Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives: On Monday, October 21, 2024, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) sent a letter to Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson, Leader Chuck Schumer, Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Leader Mitch McConnell, as well as members of Georgia’s Congressional Delegation, to request that…… read more »
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GNTC’S ADULT EDUCATION, YSA PROGRAMS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Adult Education program helps adults receive their High School Equivalency (HSE) and young adults receive their HSE and workforce training. Mia Edwards, a resident of Fort Oglethorpe, completed her HSE at GNTC’s Walker County Campus in Rock Spring in June 2022. She said…… read more »
GEORGIA ARCHIVES TO PRESENT INAUGURAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE SYMPOSIUM 2024 IN NOVEMBER
Media release from the Georgia Archives: The Georgia Archives is proud to announce its inaugural American Indian Heritage Symposium, scheduled for November 8-9, 2024. This significant event, sponsored by the Georgia Archives, Friends of Georgia Archives and History (FOGAH), and supported by a generous grant from the Clayton County Tourism Authority, will bring together expert…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE ROSE DURING THE PAST WEEK
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 23 cents more than a week ago, 2 cents less than a month ago, and 9 cents less than last year. It costs…… read more »
ADVANCE IN-PERSON VOTING CONTINUES IN NOVEMBER 5TH GENERAL ELECTION
Advance in-person voting continues over the next couple of weeks in the November 5th general election. Here are important details for local voters from Floyd County Elections and Voter Registration: EARLY VOTING IN-PERSON (WEEKDAYS)Continues through Friday, November 17:30AM to 5:30PMTHREE Locations: Elections Office, Anthony Recreation Center, Thorton Recreation Center SATURDAY VOTING – Elections Office ONLYSaturday,…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER TUESDAY
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); that will be followed by the meeting at 6 pm in the Community Room (Suite 206). Their agenda may be viewed…… read more »
ROME HIGH’S SHUDDERSOME: TALES OF POE BRINGS POE’S WORKS TO LIFE ONSTAGE JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN
Media release from the Rome High Theatre Department: The Rome High Theatre Department invites Poe fans and spooky season lovers alike to, SHUDDERSOME: TALES OF POE, October 22, 23, & 24. This play brings Poe’s works such as The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Oval Portrait, and more to life on stage through words and…… read more »
DARLINGTON SCHOOL: BROCK (’72) NAMED DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS
Media release from Darlington School: As Darlington kicked off its Alumni Weekend celebration on Friday, the Alumni Office announced that R. Crawford Brock (’72) is the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award. “No one is more supportive or has better memories of Darlington than my dad and, in my opinion, no one is more…… read more »
WANT TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON LOCAL STUDENTS? SERVE AS A MENTOR OR VOLUNTEER WITH COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS!
Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County continues to seek mentors and volunteers from around the community to have a positive influence upon local students. Gregory Wooten, Executive Director, says that mentors and volunteers have the chance to boost students’ success in the areas of academics, attendance, and discipline. Training is offered to those who wish…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION MONTH FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Month throughout November to help those who are seeking to enroll in the spring semester. From Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students. Applicants should enter the code FREEAPP24…… read more »