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GNTC STUDENTS RECEIVE 2024 RABBIT VALLEY FARMERS MARKET SCHOLARSHIP

GNTC STUDENTS RECEIVE 2024 RABBIT VALLEY FARMERS MARKET SCHOLARSHIP

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Horticulture students have received the 2024 Rabbit Valley Farmers Market Scholarship. The scholarship has been awarded to Dana Jenkins of Rossville and Shelby Madden of Chickamauga. Both are Horticulture students at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome. Jenkins is earning a diploma in Horticulture…read more »

ROME CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION NAMED EXEMPLARY SCHOOL BOARD

ROME CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION NAMED EXEMPLARY SCHOOL BOARD

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools Board of Education has been named an Exemplary School Board for 2024 by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). This is the second consecutive year the board has earned this distinction. This recognition highlights the board’s commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration, all of…read more »

GA DNR ANNOUNCES $1,000 GRANT FOR TOP CONSERVATION TEACHER

GA DNR ANNOUNCES $1,000 GRANT FOR TOP CONSERVATION TEACHER

Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is again offering a $1,000 grant to a kindergarten through fifth-grade public or private school teacher in the state who demonstrates exceptional energy and innovation in teaching life sciences. Science specialists covering those grade levels can also apply. The grant…read more »

GRADUATION RATE FOR FCS CLASS OF 2024 EXCEEDS 95%

GRADUATION RATE FOR FCS CLASS OF 2024 EXCEEDS 95%

Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) four-year graduation rate for the Class of 2024 is marked official at 95.4%, according to data released on Tuesday by the Georgia Department of Education. This rate exceeds the state’s rate of 85.4%. Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) four-year graduation rate for the Class of…read more »

ROME HIGH GRADUATION RATE RISES, EXCEEDS STATE RATES

ROME HIGH GRADUATION RATE RISES, EXCEEDS STATE RATES

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School once again ranks above state averages when it comes to graduation rates. Fresh off the largest graduation class to walk the stage at Barron Stadium, Rome High’s graduation has increased from last year. The four-year graduation rate for Rome High has risen to 95.3 percent…read more »

TICKETS FOR THE 21ST ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS GO ON SALE THIS THURSDAY

TICKETS FOR THE 21ST ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS GO ON SALE THIS THURSDAY

Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center and Gift Shop is excited to announce that tickets for the 21st Annual Empty Bowls will go on sale this Thursday, October 10. This cherished community event will take place on Tuesday, November 12, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at…read more »

FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS TO HOST MOCK PRECINCT THIS FRIDAY

FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS TO HOST MOCK PRECINCT THIS FRIDAY

Announcement from Floyd County, GA: You’re invited to a mock precinct! This hands-on voter training will help to alleviate anxiety and mystery on the process as an Advanced In-Person or Election day elector. Join Floyd County Elections staff on Friday, October 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Election Center located at 18…read more »

FIDDLIN’ FEST SET FOR THIS SATURDAY

FIDDLIN’ FEST SET FOR THIS SATURDAY

Media release from the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority: Get ready for the 9th Annual Fiddlin’ Fest on Saturday, October 12th, from 12 PM to 6 PM on Broad Street! This event promises a fun-filled day of fall activities, featuring a wide variety of craft vendors, two stages with classic bluegrass music, the Armuchee Ruritan…read more »

GNTC TO HOST OPEN HOUSE EVENTS ON ALL SIX CAMPUSES

GNTC TO HOST OPEN HOUSE EVENTS ON ALL SIX CAMPUSES

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Date and Time: Thursday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locations: all six GNTC campuses Catoosa County Campus, 120 College Park Drive, Ringgold Floyd County Campus, One Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome Gordon County Campus, 1151 Highway 53 Spur, Calhoun Polk County Campus, 466 Brock Road, Rockmart Walker County Campus, 265 Bicentennial Trail, Rock Spring Whitfield…read more »