Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Sailing into new waters. AAA is releasing a cruise forecast for the year ahead for the first time ever. This report is comparable to the travel forecasts AAA releases for major holidays. It examines the number of U.S. residents who will take an ocean cruise from…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in December, up two-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 2.6 percent. “Georgia means business,” said GDOL Interim Successor Louis DeBroux. “With historic job growth nearing 5 million and…… read more »
From Rome, GA City Schools media releases: Working hard and persisting during her high school journey paid dividends for Rome High senior Karly Nguyen. Nguyen was recently named Rome High School’s STAR Student for the Class of 2025. “To be STAR student, honestly, it’s not always about the test score. But it’s always about the…… read more »
Media release from the Technical College System of Georgia: The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Senior Leadership Academy, a professional development program designed to foster career advancement within TCSG and its 22 affiliated colleges across Georgia. The 2025 cohort comprises a diverse group of talented…… read more »
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: “Pride and Prejudice” by Kate Hamill is a bold, surprising, and boisterous adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel exploring the absurdities and thrills of finding the perfect (or imperfect) match in life. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. DPH is working to identify any persons that may have been exposed through contact with the individual between Jan.19-24, 2025 when they were infectious. The individual acquired the…… read more »
Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department:Earlier this week, the Floyd County Police Department and Defenders for Children organization presented and demonstrated its new Electronic Detection Canine team, Captain Ojilvia Lom and canine “Billy.” Georgia’s latest innovation in policing is not an advanced camera system, artificial intelligence (AI), or a new advanced drone…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Robert Branum, a Cybersecurity student from Ringgold, was named Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) 2025 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner, and Jennifer Dixon, assistant dean and instructor of Early Childhood Care and Education, has been named the college’s 2025 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year. The winners were…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Whether in the classroom, in the pool, playing the piano, volunteering, or more, Lily Cantrell has shown a propensity for high achievement. Her many skills and a life-long love of learning have served Cantrell well as she has been named Rome High School’s Valedictorian for the Class of…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce the upcoming Northwest Georgia Health and Wellness Expo, a free event dedicated to promoting health, fitness, nutrition and overall well-being. This event will take place from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Forum River Center, second floor, 301 Tribune…… read more »