Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Accelerated Academy speeds up the pace at which students can earn their High School Equivalency (HSE). Nineteen students graduated from GNTC’s first Accelerated Academy class. The class, which lasted three days, provided meals and snacks, HSE instruction, practice tests and testing—all for free.…… read more »
Mark those calendars for Sunday, September 28th. That is the date of Porch Fest, a community-driven music festival to raise funds for Bloom. The event will take place from 2 pm until 5 pm in the historic Oakdene neighborhood in east Rome. Devon Smyth, Program Coordinator of the Bloom Closet, says that attendees will enjoy…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax, chaired by Sen. Blake Tillery, (R–Vidalia), will hold its first hearing. EVENT DETAILS: ABOUT THE MEETING: The Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax, created by Lt. Governor Burt…… read more »
Media release from the University System of Georgia: The University System of Georgia powered $23.1 billion into the state’s economy in FY 2024 – a 5.4% jump from last year – while recent graduates stand to earn $1.4 million more over their lifetimes thanks to their degrees, two new studies show.“A degree from one of…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student credits GNTC with helping her build a better future by helping her complete her High School Equivalency, obtain a college degree and find success in the banking industry. Brittney Elrod expects to complete her associate degree in Business Management, with a specialization…… read more »
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University is celebrating the continued success of alumnus Matthew Ackley as he brings his entrepreneurial vision to new places in the community. On August 8, the Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the mobile unit of a locally owned ice cream business led by Ackley.…… read more »
We Care Vet Fair Northwest Georgia will take place next Tuesday, August 19th from 8:30 am until 4 pm at the Forum River Center in downtown Rome. Those in attendance will have the chance to get information about veterans benefits, legal services, healthcare and mental health resources, and more. Sarah Williams, Sales and Marketing Assistant…… read more »
Media release from the Knights of Columbus: Carryout and dine-in service for the 57th edition of the Knights of Columbus Labor Day Barbecue is set for Monday, Sept. 1, at the Rome Civic Center. Online preorders have begun for bulk carryout-only sales of barbecue, Brunswick stew, chicken, ribs, carnitas and baked beans. You can order…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: Now that the school year is back in session in Georgia, State Troopers and CVE Officers encourage motorists to drive with caution and pay attention to their surroundings when driving in or near a school zone. AAA states approximately 1.7 million children will return to schools…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: JoiningAtrium Health Floyd Primary Care Family Medicine & Pediatrics Polk is a homecoming for Dr. Jacob Collier, who is happy to be treating patients in Cedartown, where he grew up. “It was my goal to be back and be able to serve Cedartown. So, it’s been a blessing to…… read more »