The November 5th general election is now on the books. Donald Trump has won the race to become the 47th U.S. President. He delivered a victory speech before supporters in Florida in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. Complete election results for Georgia and each county statewide are posted on the Secretary of State’s website…… read more »
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FLOYD COUNTY HOMEMAKERS COUNCIL TO HOST 67TH ANNUAL MARGARET GAYLER ‘CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER’ HOMEMAKERS BAZAAR THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
The 67th annual Margaret Gayler ‘Christmas in November’ Homemakers Bazaar will be hosted by the Floyd County Homemakers Council on Friday from 9 am until 5 pm and Saturday from 9 am until 4 pm at the Rome Civic Center. Anna Cash, Council officer, says that the event will feature arts and crafts, funnel cakes,…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES FOUR FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS AS LITERACY LEADERS
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce that four schools have been recognized as Literacy Leaders for the 2023-24 school year by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). Rome, Ga. – Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce that four schools have been recognized as Literacy Leaders…… read more »
DYNAMIC SPEAKER KEVIN ATLAS INSPIRES ROME HIGH STUDENTS
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: “There are a lot of fake people out there and I’m going to keep this real. When I was in high school I probably wouldn’t have been excited about coming to hear a speaker like me. By the time I’m done, I’m going to give you guys the…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS INTRODUCE FREE COLORBLIND-ADAPTING GLASSES AT CLOUDLAND CANYON, SWEETWATER CREEK AND SKIDAWAY ISLAND
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Georgia’s State Parks continue to enhance accessibility in new and innovative ways, with the latest addition being EnChroma colorblind glasses at three of its most popular destinations: Cloudland Canyon, Sweetwater Creek and Skidaway Island state parks. Just in time to capture late fall foliage, visitors with…… read more »
ELECTION DAY IS HERE!
It is Election Day! Today’s general election will determine who will serve as the next President of the U.S., along with many other public offices. The polling locations across Floyd County are open to voters from 7 am until 7 pm today. Those with questions may contact the Floyd County Elections Office at (706) 291-5167.…… read more »
VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS SOUGHT FOR THE 37TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING LOVE FEAST
Volunteers and donations are sought for the 37th annual Thanksgiving Love Feast. The traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be served to those in need at the Rome Civic Center on Thursday, November 28th from 11 am until 2 pm (or until the food runs out). Continuing this holiday tradition requires a lot of hard work, volunteers,…… read more »
ROME HIGH CREW PLACES THIRD IN ROBOTICS COMPETITION
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School’s SkillsUSA/Engineering team recently placed third at the Georgia BEST Robotics Competition. “BEST Robotics is a challenging six-week competition where students have to prototype a robot with very few pre-made parts. This year’s competition was themed around designing a lunar rover and colonizing the moon. They…… read more »
GNTC BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY GRADUATES LARGEST CLASS IN THE HISTORY OF THE PROGRAM
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun on Nov. 1 to honor 25 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class #BPC1-2024-08. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment as…… read more »
KURT STUENKEL AGAIN NAMED TO GEORGIA TREND’S ‘GEORGIA 500’ LIST
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: For the second consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd President Kurt Stuenkel has been included on Georgia Trend’s “GEORGIA 500” list of the state’s most influential leaders. The comprehensive list reflects the innovation, vitality and success of local leaders who drive the economy across the state. Stuenkel has led the…… read more »