Media release from Berry College: Berry College is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career services and at a relatively affordable price, according to a new list by The Princeton Review®. The education services company named Berry College to its list of Best Value Colleges for 2025 in June.…… read more »
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GNTC ADULT EDUCATION GRADUATE GROWING BUSINESS IN LAFAYETTE
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: A LaFayette business owner plans to provide employment experience to Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Adult Education students through the same program that helped her. As the owner of Sherr Bear Bargain Binz, 35-year-old Sherry Gilreath handles everything at her business from marketing, hiring and training employees, to…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE MAKES HISTORY AS JOBS TOP FIVE MILLION
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s June unemployment rate was 3.5%, unchanged from May. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “In June, Georgia topped 5 million jobs for the first time in our history, and it didn’t happen…… read more »
NWGA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CELEBRATES 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT THIS MONTH
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was signed into law on July 26, 1990 by then-President George H.W. Bush. Vinny Olsziewski, Independent Living Specialist for the Northwest Georgia Center for Independent Living, says that the ADA has done much to prohibit discrimination based on disability,…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM AND THE FORUM RIVER CENTER ANNOUNCE SPECIAL PARKING AND FREE SHUTTLE PLAN FOR ACTION-PACKED FRIDAY NIGHT IN DOWNTOWN ROME
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: In anticipation of large crowds expected this Friday night in Downtown Rome, the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism and The Forum River Center created a comprehensive parking and transportation plan — including free shuttles and designated public parking — to ensure visitors enjoy the evening’s festivities…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA’S AAA BOND RATING REAFFIRMED BY RATINGS AGENCIES
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp this week announced that Georgia has again had the highest ratings of AAA reaffirmed with a stable outlook by each of the three main credit rating agencies: FitchRatings, Moody’s Investors Service, and S&P Global Ratings. This follows last week’s release of Moody’s…… read more »
AAA OFFERS MUST-KNOW TIPS DURING VEHICLE THEFT AWARENESS MONTH
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: July marks Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, a timely reminder for drivers to take proactive steps to protect their vehicles. In 2024 alone, more than 850,000 vehicles were stolen nationwide, highlighting the importance of awareness and prevention. AAA urges drivers to lock their vehicles, stow valuables out of sight, and…… read more »
ESP – ROME INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO THE FINAL FRIEND FRIDAY OF SUMMER CAMP ON JULY 18TH
Camp season has been successful for ESP – Rome in 2025. It has provided memorable moments for participants with disabilities and their families. The last session of the year is taking place this week on the Floyd County campus of Georgia Highlands College. The community will have an opportunity to experience the magic of Summer…… read more »
REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE LUMSDEN NAMED 2025 LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR BY GEORGIA COUNCIL ON AGING
Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Media Services Office: The Georgia Council on Aging recently honored State Representative Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee) as the 2025 Legislator of the Year during the Coalition of Advocates for Georgia’s Elderly (CO-AGE) Annual General Meeting, which took place on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Chateau Elan in Braselton,…… read more »
GEORGIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS: MORE THAN $1.3 MILLION IN GRANTS ANNOUNCED ACROSS 49 COUNTIES
Media release from the Georgia Council for the Arts: The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced that more than $1.3 million in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients in 49 counties across the state through its General Operating Support,…… read more »