The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet today for a third public hearing regarding the millage rate for county M&O, Fire, and Solid Waste, in addition to their regular meeting, at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. A caucus will take place at 4 pm in the Caucus Room…… read more »
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OVER 100 ROME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EARN AP SCHOLARS HONORS
(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): More than 100 Rome High School students have been recognized as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars. These students demonstrated amazing dedication to their classes, vigorous work during the school year, and a commitment to achievement. Having 102 AP Scholars at Rome High is not only a testament to the…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO CONTINUE 2024 SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES ON AUGUST 8TH
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to present the 2024 Summer Speaker Series. Lectures will focus on the Protestant missionary groups which featured prominently in the lives of the Ridge family. The fourth and final of these lectures will be Thursday, August 8th at 7PM. The event will…… read more »
AAA URGES DRIVERS TO STAY ALERT AS KIDS WILL SOON HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): As 1.7 million children across Georgia begin heading back to school, AAA urges motorists to slow down and stay alert in neighborhoods, and school zones. Also, to be especially vigilant for pedestrians during before- and after-school hours. Children are particularly vulnerable during the afternoon hours following…… read more »
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY SEEKS NEW MENTORS AND VOLUNTEERS AS 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR APPROACHES
The first day of the 2024-2025 school year is approaching, and Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County is preparing for it by seeking new mentors and volunteers. Gregory Wooten, Executive Director, urges those who want to have a positive impact on local students to visit Communities In Schools of Rome-Floyd County (cisrome-floyd.org) for pending updates…… read more »
GA DOT: GOV KEMP, STATE LEGISLATURE GRANT ADDITIONAL $1.5B INVESTMENT FOR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) on Thursday provided details on forthcoming transportation programs and projects receiving funding as a result of a $1.5 billion investment from Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s amended FY 24 budget recommendation, recently approved by the Georgia General Assembly.Georgia continues to benefit from…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO HOLD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON JULY 30 TO ADOPT FULL 2024 MILLAGE RATE RESOLUTION
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of the Floyd County Administration building, 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome. The purpose of the special called meeting is to adopt the full 2024 millage rate resolution.…… read more »
STUDENTS SEEK HEALTH CARE CAREERS THROUGH RISE TO SUCCESS
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): With the support of Atrium Health Floyd, 17 area high school graduates from northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama will seek degrees in health care through the Rise to Success program. Atrium Health Floyd will pay their tuition, books and fees while the students earn a degree. The students will…… read more »
GNTC HONORS ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER PROGRAM GRADUATES FOR SUMMER 2024
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Ten students graduated on Wednesday, July 17, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart. The students experienced a vigorous, 10-week training program that included donated equipment such as trucks, poles and climbing equipment, as well as…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: SUMMER JOB MARKET SEES INFLUX OF GRADUATES, SLIGHT RISE IN JUNE UNEMPLOYMENT
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s June unemployment rate was 3.3, up one-tenth from a revised 3.2 percent in May. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “School’s out, and Georgia is thriving like never before,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “Our students infuse…… read more »