Category Archives: Local News
LAST FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT OF 2024 SET FOR THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH
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...
Sep 04, 2024
CHIAHA OFFERS ARTS EDUCATION GRANTS
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 publ...
Sep 04, 2024
DECAL AND GADOE FOUNDATIONS AWARDING $100,000 IN EARLY LITERACY ALIGNMENT MINI-GRANTS TO LOCAL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
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 twent...
Sep 04, 2024
GBI INVESTIGATES OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN BARTOW COUNTY
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 R...
Sep 04, 2024
GOVERNOR KEMP AND STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: GEORGIA JOB CREATION REMAINS STRONG
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp:Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), on Thursday announced another year of sustained...
Aug 30, 2024
DARLINGTON EARNS FOURTH APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL DESIGNATION
Media release from Darlington School:Darlington School is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2024-2027 program term. Schools apply and are selected for...
Aug 30, 2024
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUSPENDS LANE CLOSURES FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation:To allow for the anticipated increase in Labor Day weekend traffic congestion, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announ...
Aug 30, 2024
RED CROSS: PREPARE YOUR HOUSEHOLD NOW DURING NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia:The American Red Cross of Georgia is encouraging everyone to take critical actions during National Preparedness Month this September to be rea...
Aug 30, 2024
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER PLANS WORKFORCE EXPO AND JOB FAIR FOR SEPTEMBER 10TH
The Rome-Floyd Chamber has planned a Workforce Expo and Job Fair for Tuesday, September 10th from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm at the Forum River Center.Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, says that there...
Aug 29, 2024
GA DPS: GSP TROOPERS AND MCCD OFFICERS TO CONDUCT HIGH VISIBILITY PATROLS THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety:As the Labor Day holiday approaches, thousands of Georgians will hit the road to celebrate the unofficial end of summer. The Georgia De...
Aug 29, 2024
