Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Construction Management students built on their skills by learning to operate heavy machinery during two Construction Equipment Field Days at GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun, Oct. 9-10. Organized by Donny Holmes, Construction Management program director and instructor, the outdoor training event is…… read more »
The Rome Area Council for the Arts will host its 2024 Membership Party on Thursday, October 17th from 5 pm until 7 pm at River Remedy Brewing Co., located at 320 Glenn Milner Boulevard. Lulie Ebaugh, RACA’s Executive Director, enthuses that attendees will have an opportunity to learn about and even join the organization at…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools has two free, fun-filled events for the whole family coming soon. On Saturday, Oct. 19, Rome City Schools Parents Resource Center will play host to the Howl-o-Ween Literacy Festival from 10 a.m. to Noon. The event will feature trick-or-treating, games, and books, so make sure…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Jenna Terry said she knew when she was a little girl that she wanted to do something to help people. “My older sister was in a wheelchair and I all I wanted to do was help my momma take care of her. I love to know I can make…… read more »
Are you a leaf peeper? Do you eagerly anticipate the spread of blazing Fall colors around Rome, GA every year? Then mark your calendar for Thursday, October 31st – Halloween – that’s the date of the annual Tree Walk with Keith and John presented by Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. The walk will take…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Horticulture students have received the 2024 Rabbit Valley Farmers Market Scholarship. The scholarship has been awarded to Dana Jenkins of Rossville and Shelby Madden of Chickamauga. Both are Horticulture students at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome. Jenkins is earning a diploma in Horticulture…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools Board of Education has been named an Exemplary School Board for 2024 by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). This is the second consecutive year the board has earned this distinction. This recognition highlights the board’s commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration, all of…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is again offering a $1,000 grant to a kindergarten through fifth-grade public or private school teacher in the state who demonstrates exceptional energy and innovation in teaching life sciences. Science specialists covering those grade levels can also apply. The grant…… read more »
The Salvation Army of Rome, GA is accepting applications all this month for the 2024 Angel Tree program. Major Hank Harwell, Corps Officer, states that applications are accepted in person only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm through October 31st at The Salvation Army office,…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) four-year graduation rate for the Class of 2024 is marked official at 95.4%, according to data released on Tuesday by the Georgia Department of Education. This rate exceeds the state’s rate of 85.4%. Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) four-year graduation rate for the Class of…… read more »