Category Archives: Local News

ROME HIGH CELEBRATES STUDENTS SCORING HIGH ON AP TESTS

ROME HIGH CELEBRATES STUDENTS SCORING HIGH ON AP TESTS

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: The red carpet stretched down the hall ending in a large balloon arch. Hanging from the ceiling were a multitude of stars in different colors each signifying a score received on an Advanced Placement Test. The gold, silver, and red stars aren’t just for decorations, each one bears…read more »

COOSA RIVER BASIN INITIATIVE WRAPS UP SUMMER ACTIVITIES, LOOKS FORWARD TO FALL

COOSA RIVER BASIN INITIATIVE WRAPS UP SUMMER ACTIVITIES, LOOKS FORWARD TO FALL

The Coosa River Basin Initiative expresses thanks to the interns who assisted with its 2024 Swim Guide during the Summer. The guide offered information on the quality of area waterways from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. College students monitored rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water for harmful bacteria. Courtnee Davenport, Outreach Programs…read more »

GEMA/HS AWARDED $1.25 MILLION FOR GANG ACTIVITY PROSECUTION GRANT

GEMA/HS AWARDED $1.25 MILLION FOR GANG ACTIVITY PROSECUTION GRANT

Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has been awarded $1,250,000 in the Fiscal Year 2025 State of Georgia budget for the competitive Gang Activity Prosecution Grant (GAP Grant). This funding will support enhanced efforts to prosecute gang-related activities and bolster community…read more »

ROME CITY SCHOOLS CELEBRATE TEACHERS, STAFF AT BANQUET

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Educators as influencers serves as the theme for Rome City Schools this school year and on Tuesday night at the College and Career Academy at Rome High School the system celebrated teachers and staff at the Exemplary Professionals Banquet highlighting several individuals who serve as great influencers for…read more »

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE SAW AN UPTICK IN AUGUST, JOB CREATION REMAINS A TOP PRIORITY

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE SAW AN UPTICK IN AUGUST, JOB CREATION REMAINS A TOP PRIORITY

Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s August unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, up two-tenths from a revised 3.4 percent in July. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Georgia’s growing labor force and business-friendly economy have kept us at the top as the…read more »

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO CONTINUE 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WITH ANNUAL DRIVE ONE FORE! HABITAT GOLF TOURNAMENT ON OCTOBER 7TH

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO CONTINUE 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WITH ANNUAL DRIVE ONE FORE! HABITAT GOLF TOURNAMENT ON OCTOBER 7TH

Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley will continue the celebration of its 40th birthday with the annual Drive One FORE! Habitat Golf Tournament, slated for Monday, October 7th, World Habitat Day, at Meadow Lakes Golf Course in Cedartown. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, says that space is still available for teams and hole sponsors. The cost…read more »

ANNA K. DAVIE, EAST CENTRAL NAMED PBIS DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS

ANNA K. DAVIE, EAST CENTRAL NAMED PBIS DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Anna K. Davie and East Central elementary schools were recently recognized as PBIS Distinguished Schools. The purpose of the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Distinguished School recognition is to identify schools that exemplify best practices in the implementation of…read more »

RCS PARENT RESOURCE CENTER TO HOST FAMILY FARMER’S MARKET ON SATURDAY

Announcement from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools would like to invite everyone to come out to the Read, Grow, Cook Farmer’s Market for Families on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Parent Resource Center located at 200 Hardy Avenue. The event features free produce, a free children’s cookbook, BMI…read more »

GA DNR: WILDLIFE POSTER CONTEST HIGHLIGHTS COLORS OF THE WILD

GA DNR: WILDLIFE POSTER CONTEST HIGHLIGHTS COLORS OF THE WILD

Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Teachers and students across the state are invited to celebrate wildlife through art by participating in the 35th annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest. The goal of this competition for grades K-5 is to generate knowledge of and appreciation for Georgia’s biological diversity. The popular…read more »