Media release from the Georgia Forestry Commission: Americans watching national news are learning about something Georgia foresters have been touting for a long time: prescribed fire. Also known as “good fire,” prescribed fire has multiple benefits that make forests healthier and people safer. Wildfires, or “bad fire,” such as we’ve recently seen in California, can…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools announced the process to appoint a new board member for the Armuchee area on Monday morning in a called board meeting. According to the law, the Board must appoint a new member within 45 days of the vacancy. The following procedure will be used to…… read more »
Local non-profit Empowered Elegance wants to make prom night special for under-resourced young ladies in Rome, Floyd County, and surrounding areas again this year. Its community partners are encouraged to nominate students for the 3rd annual Prom Pop Up dress shopping event set for Friday, February 21st and Saturday, February 22nd. Kelli Barnes, co-founder of…… read more »
Media release from Darlington School: Darlington School and the ALICE Training® Institute have teamed up to bring ALICE Instructor Certification Training to Rome, Ga., on May 29-30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course, which is open to law enforcement and other community groups, will be held on campus at Darlington’s Thatcher Hall. “One…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces the recipients of the Synovus Scholarship for spring 2025. This scholarship supports students with financial need in the following counties with a Synovus branch: Floyd, Gordon, Walker and Whitfield. “We are so proud of these deserving Georgia Northwestern Technical College students, and…… read more »
Announcement from the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library: In memory of the remarkable life and recent death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, one of the showcases in the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library’s current Silent Auction contains books and other items related to him and his hometown of Plains, GA, including a…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average price of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 3 cents less than a week ago, 3 cents more than a month ago, and 10 cents less than…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service, encourages Georgians to learn and understand the threats of severe weather as well as prepare for various weather events during Severe Weather Preparedness Week on Feb. 3-7. “This past…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: By: Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R – Rome) The Georgia General Assembly is back in session and it is a privilege to return to work under the Gold Dome, where I remain steadfast in my commitment to addressing the issues that matter most to Georgians across our great state. This…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College is proud to announce the students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2024 fall semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.8 or higher during the semester with a course load of at least…… read more »