Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department: On September 8, 2024, the Floyd County Police Department responded to a report of threats made against Pepperell Middle School via Snapchat. Responding officers investigated this and subsequently charged a juvenile with Terroristic Threats and acts. The FCPD would like to assure the community that they…… read more »
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ROME CITY SCHOOLS: KEEP SCHOOLS SAFE INITIATIVE PRIORITIZES CAMPUS SAFETY FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: In light of recent events, Rome City Schools has seen an increase in social media threats that can disrupt the safety and security of our schools. We urge parents to closely monitor their children’s social media activity to ensure these threats do not continue to circulate. Students are…… read more »
FALL IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING, ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ENJOY FALL COLORS
Fall is rapidly approaching. It will not be too long until beautiful Fall colors begin to adorn the state of Georgia. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, anticipates that parks in the north Georgia mountains will soon be filled with leaf-peepers. If you want to avoid the crowds, she…… read more »
SIX ROME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE COLLEGE BOARD HONORS
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Six Rome High School students were recently honored by the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program for earning either an AP Capstone Diplomaor an AP Seminar and Research Certificate. Seniors Samuel Hard and Karly Nguyen have been awarded the AP Capstone Diploma for earning scores of three or higher…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST ANGIO SCREEN BUS
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is hosting the AngioScreen bus from 8 am to 3 pm., Thursday, September 12. The AngioScreen bus will be parked in front of the main entrance of AdventHealth Redmond. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke. This…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome Little Theatre’s production of Disney’s Descendants: The Musical runs for a second and final weekend, this Friday through Sunday, September 6th through 8th. Show time is 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 pm on Sunday. Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new…… read more »
GBI INVESTIGATES SCHOOL SHOOTING IN BARROW COUNTY (UPDATED)
Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-09-05/frequently-asked-ques… CASE UPDATES: UPDATE #4 – September 5, 2024: A few notes from our 8 p.m. news conference today: Colin Gray was arrested on multiple charges earlier today. He knowingly allowed his son, Colt, to have the weapon. This is a very difficult time for students…… read more »
LOCAL RED CROSS CHAPTER URGES RESIDENTS TO ‘START A CONVERSATION’ ABOUT DISASTER PREPAREDNESS DURING NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
The American Red Cross joins the Federal Emergency Management Agency and emergency management agencies throughout the country in September to observe National Preparedness Month. Carla Maton, Executive Director of the Northwest Georgia chapter, states that the primary focus of this annual observance is to educate and prepare families for disasters. The theme for 2024 is…… read more »
GNTC TO HOST FALL MUM SALE FROM SEPTEMBER 16TH THROUGH 19TH
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The Horticulture program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will hold a Fall Mum Sale Monday, Sept. 16, through Thursday, Sept. 19, outside of Building L, located across from GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS CELEBRATES AP CAPSTONE DIPLOMA RECIPIENTS
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) celebrates 27 students who earned the AP Capstone Diploma™, as the College Board announced the recipients on Tuesday. Floyd County Schools (FCS) celebrates 27 students who earned the AP Capstone Diploma™, as the College Board announced the recipients on Tuesday. The AP Capstone Diploma…… read more »