Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: In 2024, Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) entered into partnerships that boost educational opportunities for northwest Georgia residents and earned recognition for its outreach to veterans. To help remedy a shortage of area healthcare professionals, Atrium Health Floyd and GNTC signed a new agreement on May 8 to…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL)): In Georgia, nearly 64% of public school students qualify for free or reduced price lunch. Many children rely on the nutritious meals and snacks served during the school year through the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs. When school is out for…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 6 cents more than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and 17 cents less…… read more »
This Tuesday, February 18th is the deadline to register to vote in the Special Election set for Tuesday, March 18th to fill the vacancy of Post 4 on the Floyd County Commission. Candidates include Shonna Bailey, Chip Hood, Tonya Eden Shepard, David Thornton, and Corey Townsend. Here are other important dates with regard to the…… read more »
Many people eagerly anticipate Spring. And many are already making plans for Spring Break. Georgia’s state parks look forward to welcoming Spring Breakers this year, enthuses Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. She adds that accommodations include budget-friendly cabins, yurts, and campsites. Parks offer opportunities for parents to keep…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools and Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Turrentine as the new board member serving the Armuchee community. In an unanimous 4-0 vote, the board selected Mr. Turrentine for his extensive experience and dedication to education and community service. Steve Turrentine…… read more »
Media release from Darlington School: Semifinalists for the statewide Governor’s Honors Program have been announced, and current junior Fucheng Li has been selected to advance in the Agricultural Research, Biotechnology and Science category. “Fucheng is an excellent student,” said Director of Upper School Chad Woods. “He has taken the most challenging science and math courses we…… read more »
The Family Resource Center is excited to introduce a new fundraiser in ’25 – the Lip Sync Battle! This event is set for Thursday, March 13th at 6:30 pm at the Forum River Center in downtown Rome. Tina Bartleson, FRC Executive Director, says that locals are invited to bring their favorite song to life at…… read more »
The Three Rivers Singers will present “Love on Broadway” on the afternoon of Saturday, February 22nd at 4 pm at Garden Lakes Baptist Church, located at 2200 Redmond Circle in Rome. Romantic love is not the only kind of love, says Kam Malone, Director. This show will explore many types of love. “Love on Broadway”…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools is proud to announce that Garden Lakes Elementary School has emerged as the champion of the 2nd annual FCS Reading Bowl competition, held at Shorter University. In a spirited contest that showcased the reading prowess of fourth-grade students, Pepperell Elementary School secured the runner-up position.…… read more »