(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded nearly $44,000 in grants and scholarships for fall semester 2024. Each scholarship included an award between $500 and $1,000 to assist in paying for fall semester at GNTC. Sixty-six grants and scholarships totaling $43,850 were awarded to 59 students. “These students…… read more »
(Media release from the American Red Cross, Georgia Region): The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.28 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago,4 cents less than a month ago, and 38 cents less than this time…… read more »
(Media release from the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Knights of Columbus): Work is well underway for the 56th edition of the Knights of Columbus Labor Day Barbecue on Monday, Sept. 2, at Rome Civic Center. Online preorders have begun for bulk carryout-only sales of barbecue, Brunswick stew, chicken, ribs and baked beans. You can order…… read more »
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Commissioners Administrative Services Committee will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Caucus Room, Suite 204 of the Floyd County Administration building located at 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome. The purpose of the meeting is to review proposals from staff in regards…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): Beginning Aug. 15, you can head to the woods in pursuit of ‘ole bushytail as the Georgia squirrel hunting season begins, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “If you have kids that are itching to go on their first hunt,…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GTNC) announces the establishment of the Kirby Patterson Memorial Scholarship and its first two recipients. Murray County native Kirby Patterson devoted his career to public service, including serving as a deputy sheriff, chief deputy and then later as police chief of Chatsworth. In 1968,…… read more »
A brand new school year has arrived! The first day of the 2024-2025 school year is here for students at the Floyd County Schools, at St. Mary’s Catholic School, and Berry College Elementary & Middle School. Rome City Schools’ classes begin on Friday. Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson has a word for any driver who…… read more »
(Media release from the Rome Downtown Development Authority): You are invited to enjoy an evening of great music at the upcoming First Friday Concert on August 2nd! Held at the Town Green, this free concert offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy downtown Rome. The lineup features Grey Sunday kicking things off, followed by the Live…… read more »
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): On Monday, July 29, the cardiothoracic surgery team at AdventHealth Redmond, led by renowned surgeon, Ademola Adeseye, MD, MPH, celebrated 100 robotic lung surgeries since the program’s inception in 2021. The thoracic robotic surgery program at AdventHealth Redmond is the only one of its kind in Northwest Georgia. As a…… read more »