Planning some family adventures for this Summer? There are plenty to enjoy at James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park in Summerville. Katy Gramling, Park Manager, states that those adventures include camping. Accommodations include electric and back country campsites, in addition to a pioneer campground with water...

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools is excited to announce the addition of a new Pre-K Inclusion class at East Central Elementary School beginning in the fall of 2026. The new class marks the first time that Pre-K will be offered at East Central Elementary School and represents another important...

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Raven Dallas, who is pursuing her associate degree in Early Childhood Care and Education at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Dallas said after graduation f...

Media release from Berry College, Written by Public Relations Student Associate Cammie Wilks: Berry College physics major Madison Pierce has received the national Goldwater Scholarship for her research contributions and academic achievements. Pierce, of Rockmart, is heavily involved in researching new methods of metall...

Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office: State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Ge...

Open Door Home is proud to present the best event you'll never attend - the No-Show Ball, set for Saturday, May 16th. Supporters will 'buy' tickets and help sponsor a ball that will never actually happen. Tracie Ball, Executive Director, says that they can just hang around in their sweats at home. Those who participate...

Media release from Floyd County, GA: Floyd County Elections Supervisor Akyn Beck has announced they were recognized for excellence in election administration with a national Clearinghouse Award for Communications. Now in its 10th year, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) presents these awards annually to reco...

Media release from Wade Shows: The All-New Coosa Valley Spring Fair makes its debut at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, May 22nd - 31st. The Spring Fair will feature many of the rides, games, food and attractions that you've grown to love during the 77-year history of the Coosa Valley Fair, which takes place at the Fairgr...

Media release from AdventHealth Georgia: Families in Cartersville now have a simple, convenient way to get everyday care close to home, with the opening of AdventHealth's first Primary Care+ location in Georgia. The new Primary Care+ practice is designed to make it easier to start and stay on top of your health. It off...

Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is celebrating the remarkable journey of Breezy White, whose path to earning an Associate of Science degree represents perseverance, determination and the power of opportunity. A 2026 graduate and trailblazer for individuals with Down syndro...