Category Archives: Local News
GOVERNOR KEMP CELEBRATES TOP STATE FOR BUSINESS RANKING AT WORKFORCE SUMMIT
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp:Governor Brian P. Kemp on Friday delivered the keynote address at the second annual Governor’s Workforce Summit, during which he announced th...
Sep 16, 2024
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA IN FY2024 AWARDED AN ALL-TIME HIGH OF 76,571 DEGREES
Media release from the University System of Georgia:The overall number of degrees awarded by University System of Georgia (USG) institutions in FY2024 increased by 1.8% over the previous fiscal year, ...
Sep 16, 2024
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY WINS PRESTIGIOUS CCA OF THE YEAR AWARD
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools:Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce that the FCS College and Career Academy (CCA) has been awarded the prestigious College and Career Acade...
Sep 13, 2024
BROOKS MATHIS ELECTED 2024-2025 CHAIR FOR THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Media release from the Heart of the Community Foundation:Brooks Mathis, a native of Rome, has been appointed chairman of the 2024-2025 Heart of the Community Foundation Board of Governors.Brooks is th...
Sep 13, 2024
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD-POLK FOUNDATION AWARDS $1.3 MILLION IN GRANTS TO BENEFIT AREA GROUPS
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd:Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation awarded more than $1.3 million in grants to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center and Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center, w...
Sep 13, 2024
GNTC ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT’S AND DEAN’S LISTS FOR SUMMER 2024
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:Georgia Northwestern Technical College is proud to announce the students on the President's and Dean's Lists for the 2024 summer semester.To b...
Sep 13, 2024
LOCALS REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
Wednesday marked the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America. Thousands were killed as two planes struck the World Trade Center in New York City, a...
Sep 11, 2024
AMERICAN RED CROSS CONTINUES TO STRESS CRITICAL CALL FOR BLOOD
Media release from the American Red Cross, Georgia:In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are a...
Sep 11, 2024
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET SEPTEMBER 17TH
Announcement from the Floyd County, GA Board of Elections and Registration:The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in the Community Room, Suite 206 of th...
Sep 11, 2024
GEORGIA DOT SEEKS INPUT ON THE REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION, AMENDMENT PROCESS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation:The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is seeking public comment on the updated Georgia Statewide and Metropolitan Admi...
Sep 11, 2024
