Saturday, November 8, 2025–8:00 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Trend magazine has selected Dr. Heidi Popham, president of Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), as one of the magazine’s most influential leaders. This year marks the fourth that Dr. Popham has been profiled in the “annual publication that spotlights the most powerful leaders across major industries and…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 6, 2025–10:40 a.m. -News Release- Jayden Allen has been chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) Leadership Institute state competition, March 9-11, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, November 4, 2025–10:30 p.m. -News Release- This Veterans Day, November 11, AdventHealth will give thanks to the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces by offering free meals at several community locations. Veterans are invited to join us at the following times and places: · Bojangles, Chatsworth | 7:00 am to…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 -Staff reports- Floyd County voters say “No” to a floating local option sales tax that would have gone to reducing the millage rate, and Rome voters elect two new city commissioners. The extra penny tax to defray a portion of property taxes in Rome and Floyd County failed by a vote…… Continue Reading
Monday, November 3, 2025–10:55 a.m. -AAA South- Over the weekend of November 1–2, Georgians saw a slight drop in gas prices, a continuation of a downward trend that began earlier in the week. Thanks to increased oil production from countries like the U.S. and OPEC+, supply has outpaced demand, pushing crude prices lower and easing…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 2, 2025–^;00 p.m. -Staff reports- With the suspension of the federal Supplemntal Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the month of November due to the government shutdown, local families may be looking for assistance with food. The United Way of Rome and Floyd County has a list of possible resources. Visit www.unitedfpc.org/food for…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 2, 2025–3:15 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Month throughout November to help those who are seeking to enroll in the spring semester. Through Nov. 30, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students. Applicants should enter the code FREEAPP26 (all capital letters)…… Continue Reading
Saturday, November 1, 2025–4:40 p.m. -Staff reports- Remember to set your clock back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, meaning you will get an extra hour of sleep. The time change is a perfect time to remind yourself to change the batteries in your smoke…… Continue Reading
Friday, October 31, 2025–9:20 a.m. -Staff reports- The Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation board voted Thursday to provide financial support to seven food agencies throughout its service area. The initial total gift is for $30,000, divided among the agencies. The board is going to evaluate this issue on a weekly basis and will do more if…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 29, 2025–10:05 a.m. -News Release- Tracey Mercado, program director and instructor of Medical Assisting at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), has been named GNTC’s 2025 Alumna of the Year. Mercado, who has served in her current role and as assistant dean of Nursing and Allied Health Technologies at GNTC since 2022, began her…… Continue Reading