Media release from AdventHealth: The AdventHealth Redmond Foundation is excited to announce a transformative partnership that will significantly enhance care and support for individuals and families impacted by Parkinson’s disease in Northwest Georgia. In a powerful alignment of mission and values, the AdventHealth Redmond Parkinson’s Fund will merge with the Charlie Williams Parkinson’s Foundation. In…… read more »
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GA DNR: FISH ART CONTEST OPEN FOR ENTRIES!
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The 2026 Fish Art Contest is now open. This free program is available to youth in kindergarten through grade 12 worldwide, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Resources Division. “While we ultimately hope all kids get the chance to get outside and…… read more »
MAJORITY LEADER JASON ANAVITARTE ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING DEATH OF CHARLIE KIRK
Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) issued a statement regarding the death of Charlie Kirk: “I am devastated at the news of Charlie Kirk’s passing in an act of horrific evil. My heart goes out to his family, including his wife Erika and their two…… read more »
T-MINUS JUST OVER A MONTH UNTIL THE 2025 WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA AIR SHOW, SET FOR OCTOBER 17-19
Just over a month remains until the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels and other stars of aviation take to the skies of Rome, Georgia for the 2025 Wings Over North Georgia air show. The show is slated for October 17-19 at Rome’s Russell Regional Airport. A Friday evening twilight show with fireworks will kick off the…… read more »
THE SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA WILL BEGIN TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 ANGEL TREE PROGRAM ON OCTOBER 2
Media release from The Salvation Army of Rome, GA: Starting Tuesday, October 2, applications for assistance with the 2025 Angel Tree program will begin at 9:30 a.m. at The Salvation Army office at 317 E. 1st Avenue in Rome, Georgia. This assistance is being provided for residents in Floyd, Polk and Chattooga counties. Applications will be…… read more »
ADVENTHEALTH INVITES YOU TO A NIGHT OF HOPE COMMUNITY CONCERT, FEATURING DANNY GOKEY
Media release from AdventHealth: AdventHealth Georgia is excited to invite our communities to a Night of Hope Community Concert with Christian Recording Artist Danny Gokey, featuring Magnify Worship from Georgia-Cumberland Academy, at Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday, September 20, at 7 pm. The concert is FREE and open to the public.With three Grammy nominations, three…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: AUGUST NET TAX REVENUES UP 3.2%
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of August totaled $2.41 billion, for an increase of nearly $74.1 million, or 3.2 percent, compared to August 2024 when net tax collections approached a total of $2.34 billion. Year to date, net tax revenue collections were…… read more »
GEORGIA PRE-K WEEK TO BRING STAR POWER, STORYTELLING, AND STATEWIDE CELEBRATION OF EARLY LEARNING
Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (or DECAL): The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) and Voices for Georgia’s Children (Voices) are thrilled to announce that the 15th annual Georgia Pre-K Week will take place October 6-10, 2025. For a decade and a half, this highly anticipated statewide…… read more »
PRE-ENROLLMENT FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA CHARTER ACADEMY UNDERWAY THROUGH OCTOBER 31ST
Pre-enrollment for the Northwest Georgia Charter Academy for the 2026-27 school year is now underway through October 31st. Dawn Williams, Superintendent/Principal, says that pre-enrollment is the first step towards enrollment. The seats are limited. A lottery may be necessary to determine enrollment, depending upon the number of applications for each grade level. The free public…… read more »
IN MEMORY OF FORMER ROME-FLOYD FIRE CHIEF GORDON HENDERSON
Media release from the City of Rome, GA: With deep sorrow, the City of Rome and the Rome-Floyd Fire Department mourn the passing of former Fire Chief Gordon Henderson, a respected leader, mentor, and lifelong public servant. A native of the Model community, Chief Henderson began his career with the Rome-Floyd Fire Department on November…… read more »