(Media release from the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia): Tickets for the Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. are now available at www.romecelebritydancechallenge.com. Doors to the Rome City Auditorium will open at 6 p.m. VIP tickets, available for $125 each, include admission to the pre-event patron party at Broad &…… read more »
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COOSA RIVER BASIN INITIATIVE: CHECK OUT THE 2024 SWIM GUIDE BEFORE HITTING LOCAL WATERWAYS THIS SUMMER!
The Coosa River Basin Initiative will continue to offer its 2024 Swim Guide through Labor Day weekend. Courtnee Davenport, Director of Outreach, says that the guide offers valuable information on the quality of local waterways. CRBI interns monitor rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water for harmful bacteria every week. She attests that rain has…… read more »
GEORGIA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT RICHARD WOODS ISSUES STATEMENT ON AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES COURSE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): Statement from Georgia’s School Superintendent Richard Woods – “There has been an African American Studies course code in the catalog of state-funded courses since 2020. Districts using this course code will receive state funding. Should districts choose to do so, they may teach some or all of…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: PUBLIC FISHING AREAS ARE FOR FAMILY, FISHING AND FUN
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): Why plan a trip to one or more of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas (PFA)? Naturally, the fishing is great as PFAs are managed for fishing by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), but did you know that most areas also offer…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION APPROVES NEW PAY SCALE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Rome City Commissioners on Monday night unanimously approved a new pay scale for city employees. According to an announcement from the city government: View Monday night’s Rome City Commission Meeting online by using the YouTube link listed below.… read more »
JENNIFER JOLLY APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth): The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Jolly as its new Executive Director. In her new role, Jolly will lead the Commission in its mission to enhance the well-being of children, youth and families throughout…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME PHOTO EXHIBITION AND OPENING AWARD RECEPTION TO BE HELD THIS SATURDAY
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The public is invited to the opening of the 2024 Georgia’s Rome Photo Exhibition to be held at the Rome Area History Center with an awards reception on Saturday, July 27 at 11 a.m. The show will run through Saturday, August 31, 2024.Photographers whose work was…… read more »
AHA RECOGNIZES ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD FOR STROKE TREATMENT
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): For the second consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd Medial Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plusquality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA’S AAA BOND RATING REAFFIRMED BY S&P
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): At the start of an international trip to promote the No. 1 state for business and further job creation in Georgia, Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced that S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its “AAA with a stable outlook” assessment for the state’s credit worthiness. Because…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY CONTINUES YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION OF ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY, EXPRESSES GRATITUDE FOR COMMUNITY’S SUPPORT
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley has spent 2024 in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, enthuses that this has been a great year so far and invites the public to join the celebration. The next event will be the annual Drive One FORE! Habitat golf tournament scheduled for Monday, October 7th…… read more »