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 »
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GEORGIA STATE PARKS: MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW FOR SPRING BREAK!
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 »
FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBER FOR ARMUCHEE COMMUNITY
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 »
DARLINGTON’S LI ANNOUNCED AS SEMIFINALIST FOR GOVERNOR’S HONORS PROGRAM
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 »
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER TO BENEFIT FROM LIP SYNC BATTLE, SET FOR MARCH 13TH
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 »
THREE RIVERS SINGERS TO PRESENT “LOVE ON BROADWAY” ON FEBRUARY 22ND
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 »
GARDEN LAKES ELEMENTARY WINS 2ND ANNUAL FCS READING BOWL COMPETITION, PEPPERELL ELEMENTARY CLAIMS RUNNER UP TITLE
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 »
DARLINGTON TO PRESENT “NEWSIES” IN DOWNTOWN ROME FEBRUARY 21-23
Media release from Darlington School: Stop the press! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit will inspire everyone to fight for what’s right and seize the day. Darlington’s fine arts department and The Darlington Players will present Disney’s “Newsies, the Broadway Musical” Feb. 21-23 downtown at the historic Rome City Auditorium. Show times are 6…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS PLANS WORKSHOP ON PRUNING FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 8TH
Announcement from Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers – Georgia: The Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will present a free Community Workshop on “Pruning” on Saturday, March 8th from 2pm to 4pm at Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home in Rome, GA. This is a great way to learn basic pruning skills and gain knowledge about…… read more »
ROME SYMPHONY ORCESTRA TO PRESENT “AN EVENING OF BROADWAY WITH JACQUE” ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
The Rome Symphony Orchestra will present “An Evening of Broadway with Jacque” on Saturday, February 15th at 7 pm at the Rome City Auditorium. The doors will open at 6 pm. Jacquelynne Fontaine Isaac, star of stage and screen, will be back in Rome to join the orchestra for classic and contemporary Broadway hits, says…… read more »