Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced his appointment of Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. Joined by her family and supporters, she will be sworn into office on April 4th and serve the remainder of the term won by Bruce…… read more »
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PINTO BEAN LUNCHEON CONTINUES A CHERISHED TRADITION WITH A NEW NAME AND TIME
Media release from Northwest Georgia Charter Academy: The beloved Pinto Bean Luncheon has a new name and a new time, but its rich tradition remains the same! Now called the Pinto Bean Education Celebration, the event has been moved from lunchtime to the evening to ensure that more families, students, and working community members can…… read more »
GNTC AWARDS FIRST MATTHEW VROMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces Shasten Tomas as the first recipient of the Matthew Vroman Memorial Scholarship. Matthew Vroman earned a diploma in Aviation Maintenance Technology and three Aviation Maintenance Technician certificates at GNTC. Vroman passed away in 2024 at age 25 after years of battling numerous health issues.…… read more »
IT’S ELECTION DAY IN FLOYD COUNTY, GA
It’s Election Day in Floyd County, GA. The Special Election will determine who will fill a vacancy on Post 4 of the Floyd County Commission. Polls county-wide are open from 7 am to 7 pm to accommodate those who did not vote early. Candidates include Shonna Bailey, Chip Hood, Tonya Eden Shepard, David Thornton, and…… read more »
ESP ROME TO HOST 2025 BIG HOOPS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ON MARCH 28TH
ESP Rome’s 2025 Big Hoops basketball tournament is set for the evening of Friday, March 28th in the Huffman Center at Darlington School. Doors will open at 6 pm with tip off at 7 pm. Government and industry professionals will go head to head this year, says Holly Smith, event chair. Smith adds that players…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP, GA DPS ANNOUNCE FURTHER ICE PARTNERSHIP
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: At the direction of Governor Brian P. Kemp, Department of Public Safety (DPS) Commissioner Billy Hitchens has requested U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) train all 1,100 sworn officers under his command through the 287(g) Program to better assist in identifying and apprehending illegal aliens who pose…… read more »
GEORGIA LOTTERY PLAYERS WIN WITH POWERBALL AND DIGGI GAME PRIZES
Media release from Georgia Lottery Corporation: A Georgia Lottery player won $50,000 in the March 15 Powerball drawing with a ticket purchased in Rome. The winning ticket was sold at Kroger at 1476 Turner McCall Blvd in Rome and matched four of the five white-ball numbers and the Powerball. The winning numbers for the March 15…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECLINED SLIGHTLY OVER THE PAST WEEK
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average weakened slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 11 cents less than a month ago, and 46 cents…… read more »
SPECIAL ELECTION SET FOR TUESDAY
This Tuesday, March 18th is the date of the Special Election to fill a vacancy on Post 4 of the Floyd County Commission. Polls county-wide will be open from 7 am to 7 pm to accommodate those who did not vote early. Candidates include Shonna Bailey, Chip Hood, Tonya Eden Shepard, David Thornton, and Corey…… read more »
SEVERAL RCS SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED FOR PARTICIPATING IN GEORGIA SCHOOLS CARE INITIATIVE
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Several Rome City Schools were recently recognized for participating in the Georgia Department of Education’s statewide service initiative Georgia Schools Care. Elm Street, West End, Anna K. Davie, East Central, and West Central Elementary schools all received honors for participating in the program, which raised money to help…… read more »