Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation: At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Bartow County, GA. James Lee Rourks, age 42, of Adairsville, GA, was shot and injured in the incident. No officers were injured in the incident.Late Monday night, September 3,…… read more »
Local ninth-graders will participate in the 2024 Floyd County Teen Maze, set for September 18th and 19th in the main gym of Georgia Highlands College’s Rome campus. Students will learn, via simulations of various life experiences, how choices that they make in high school can affect the rest of their lives. Jennifer Jolly, Executive Director…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management/Homeland Security Agency: Georgia has entered the peak of hurricane season, but that’s not the only type of disaster people should be preparing for right now. National Preparedness Month is underway, and all month long, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is encouraging residents to take…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites artists of all skill levels to participate in the inaugural Plein Air Showcase of Georgia’s Rome, set to take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024. This exciting new event celebrates the art of plein air painting and offers participants…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: You are invited to attend any of the multiple free scheduled events celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 28, 2024, a day made official by Gov. Brian Kemp through a recent signed proclamation. “Hunting and angling continue to be an integral component of the…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average declines at a snail’s pace compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $3.14 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 16 cents less than a month ago, and 46 cents less than this time last…… read more »
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites anticipate a busy Labor Day weekend, according to Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator. Many visitors at state parks will be looking for a place to cool off over this ‘last hurrah of summer’. Hatcher recommends a dip in the lake at Red Top Mountain or Fort Mountain or the…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), on Thursday announced another year of sustained momentum for business recruitment and expansions in Fiscal Year 2024. Between July 1, 2023, and June 30 of this year, GDEcD’s Global Commerce team supported…… read more »
Media release from Darlington School: Darlington School is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2024–2027 program term. Schools apply and are selected for this distinction based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning. “I…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: To allow for the anticipated increase in Labor Day weekend traffic congestion, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announced the suspension of lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, August 30 at 12 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday, September 3.While construction related lane…… read more »