Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: On Thursday, Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Commissioner John King and leaders from industries across Georgia, unveiled his tort reform package that levels the playing field in our courtrooms, bans hostile foreign powers from taking advantage of consumers and legal…… read more »
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GEORGIA’S STATE HISTORIC SITES TO OFFER FREE ADMISSION FOR SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY ON FEBRUARY 9TH
Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: On Super Museum Sunday, history comes to life across Georgia as dozens of museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions open their doors for free. Hosted by the Georgia Historical Society, this annual event invites visitors to explore the rich and diverse stories that have shaped the…… read more »
AAA: RECORD 19 MILLION AMERICANS PROJECTED TO CRUISE THIS YEAR
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 »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME’S JOB MARKET HITS ALL-TIME HIGH WITH 48,800 JOBS IN DECEMBER
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 »
KARLY NGUYEN NAMED ROME HIGH SCHOOL STAR STUDENT, SETH WINSTEAD CHOSEN AS STAR TEACHER
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 »
TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA ANNOUNCES 2025 COHORT OF THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, GNTC’S JENNIFER LOUDERMILK AMONG THE PARTICIPANTS
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 »
“PRIDE AND PREJUDICE” OPENS AT ROME LITTLE THEATRE ON VALENTINE’S DAY
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 »
GA DPH CONFIRMS MEASLES CASE IN METRO ATLANTA
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 »
FCPD INTRODUCES ELECTRONIC DETECTION CANINE “BILLY”
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 »
GNTC NAMES 2025 GOAL, RICK PERKINS AWARD WINNERS
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 »