Category Archives: Local News

ROME BOE TO MEET TODAY

ROME BOE TO MEET TODAY

Announcement from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy located at 990 Veterans Memorial Highway NE., Rome, Georgia 30161. The caucus will be held at 4:00 p.m. in Room A201 and the regular meeting will…read more »

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY’S PAPERBACK BOOK SALE SET FOR AUGUST 17-21

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY’S PAPERBACK BOOK SALE SET FOR AUGUST 17-21

Announcement from the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library: The Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library will sponsor their annual Paperback Book Sale from Saturday, August 17th through Wednesday, August 21st. Sale hours will be from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, and Monday through Wednesday from 10am to 6pm. The…read more »

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE SHIFTED DOWNWARD OVER THE PAST WEEK

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE SHIFTED DOWNWARD OVER THE PAST WEEK

(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average dropped at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.23 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago,16 cents less than a month ago, and 41 cents less than this time…read more »

CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2024-2025 LECTURE SERIES

(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to announce the 2024-2025 Chieftains Museum Lecture Series. The series will begin with on September 5, 2024 at 7pm with a lecture presented by Dr. Alice TaylorColbert on Susannah Ridge, wife of Major Ridge. The lecture will be held at McAllister Hall…read more »

GNTC AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY STUDENT’S CAREER PROSPECTS SOAR

GNTC AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY STUDENT’S CAREER PROSPECTS SOAR

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student believes her career options as an aviation technician are taking off, following her completion of mandatory certifications. Hannah Hembree, a native of Acworth, recently completed her coursework to receive an associate degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology and completed the last of…read more »

ROME HIGH’S ADRIANA CHURCHILL NAMED TO GSBA YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

ROME HIGH’S ADRIANA CHURCHILL NAMED TO GSBA YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): Rome High School senior Adriana Churchill has been selected to serve on the 2024 Georgia School Boards Association Youth Advisory Council. Churchill is one of only 11 students selected from across the state after submitting a written application and video that showcased her hard work, insightfulness, and engagement.…read more »

ATTORNEY GENERAL CHRIS CARR VISITS WITH ADVENT HEALTH GEORGIA LEADERSHIP

(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Georgia recently hosted Attorney General Chris Carr for an insightful discussion with their leadership team. The visit provided an opportunity to delve into the pressing challenges and promising opportunities within the health care sector. During the meeting, several key topics were addressed, including access to health care, the Certificate…read more »

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND LAUNCHES CARDIAC CARE FUND

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND LAUNCHES CARDIAC CARE FUND

(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Redmond announces the launch of the Cardiac Care Fund, a fundraising initiative dedicated to expanding access to quality heart health care. The fund will provide early diagnosis through screenings, education and bridge the gap between essential services and treatment. The AdventHealth Redmond Foundation will manage and oversee the fund’s…read more »