Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Ten students have received Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Live4It Alliant Scholarship to support students with financial need who are also well-rounded individuals contributing to their community and engaged in The Guiding Key Concepts of Live4It. Recipients of the scholarship for the fall 2024 term are Amber Brown,…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average rose this week but remains under $ 3.00 compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 3 cents more than a week ago, 19 cents less than a month ago, and 29 cents less…… read more »
Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home: Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home, in partnership with The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation will continue the Fall Lecture Series with Dr. Theresa Strouth Gaul on October 17th beginning at 7pm at McAllister Hall Auditorium located at Berry College. Presented by Dr. Theresa Gaul, “Writing for Her People: Epistolary Activism…… read more »
Media release from the Rome Symphony Orchestra: The Rome Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is proud to announce its 2024-25 season, unified under the theme of “That’s Entertainment,” featuring six performances spanning various genres and special community partnerships. The 103rd season will open with the RSO’s presentation of “Natural Woman: A Tribute to Carole King” on Saturday,…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: The aroma of freshly baked pastelitos is a familiar scent that instantly transports Isaac Sendros back to his childhood. He fondly recalls his mother’s labor of love, crafting these sweet pastries filled with guava and cream cheese. It’s a Cuban tradition she now shares with Sendros’ son, John. “It’s one…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has long offered a helping hand for projects that help people experience the state’s native wildlife and natural habitats. But that support just got stronger. For 2025, the DNR Wildlife Conservation Section is raising the cap on its Wildlife Viewing…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 4.0 percent in August, down two-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.5 percent. “Innovation drives opportunity, and that is exactly why Georgia has secured the top spot for business…… read more »
The 75th annual Coosa Valley Fair will take place from Tuesday, October 1st through Saturday, October 5th at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome. John Fortune, President of the Coosa Valley Fair Association, enthuses that excitement is building for ‘Fall’s Finest Festival’. Highlights of this year’s fair will include the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, the…… read more »
From Darlington School: Darlington School will be closed on Friday, Sept. 27, due to inclement weather and the potential for unsafe driving conditions. All after-school activities for today (Sept. 26) will be cancelled and Extended Day will be open until 4:30 p.m. As always, the safety of our students and employees is our top priority.…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp directed the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) in preparation for Hurricane Helene, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall in Florida on Thursday. He declared a State of Emergency …… read more »