(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): As 1.7 million children across Georgia begin heading back to school, AAA urges motorists to slow down and stay alert in neighborhoods, and school zones. Also, to be especially vigilant for pedestrians during before- and after-school hours. Children are particularly vulnerable during the afternoon hours following…… read more »
The first day of the 2024-2025 school year is approaching, and Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County is preparing for it by seeking new mentors and volunteers. Gregory Wooten, Executive Director, urges those who want to have a positive impact on local students to visit Communities In Schools of Rome-Floyd County (cisrome-floyd.org) for pending updates…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) on Thursday provided details on forthcoming transportation programs and projects receiving funding as a result of a $1.5 billion investment from Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s amended FY 24 budget recommendation, recently approved by the Georgia General Assembly.Georgia continues to benefit from…… read more »
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of the Floyd County Administration building, 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome. The purpose of the special called meeting is to adopt the full 2024 millage rate resolution.…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): With the support of Atrium Health Floyd, 17 area high school graduates from northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama will seek degrees in health care through the Rise to Success program. Atrium Health Floyd will pay their tuition, books and fees while the students earn a degree. The students will…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Ten students graduated on Wednesday, July 17, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart. The students experienced a vigorous, 10-week training program that included donated equipment such as trucks, poles and climbing equipment, as well as…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s June unemployment rate was 3.3, up one-tenth from a revised 3.2 percent in May. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “School’s out, and Georgia is thriving like never before,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “Our students infuse…… read more »
The United Way of Rome & Floyd County reminds locals who are in need of information about community services – just pick up the phone. Alli Mitchell, Executive Director, urges the public to call 211 to learn about resources that are available in Floyd, Polk, and Chattooga Counties to those in need of assistance with…… read more »
(Media release from Open Door Home): Next Thursday, July 25th, marks the 13th annual Whit’s Lemonade Stand in support of the Open Door Home of Rome. Whit Molnar has raised approximately $95,000 since he created the fundraiser. This year he is hoping to pass the $100,000 mark. Molnar was only four years old when he…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GTNC) has established the Huston “Buck” Parson Scholarship to support students who reside in Murray or Whitfield County. Parson sold carpet at Carpet Center of Dalton and raised Black Angus cattle. He also loved riding his tractor, said Mary Parson, his widow. Mary Parson, who taught…… read more »