GNTC names Legare Price associate vice president of Student Success
Tuesday, November 19, 2024–12:28 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Legare Price associate vice president of Student Success. Price has worked at GNTC for more than five years, serving most recently as dean of Student Success since February 2022. In Price’s new role, he will provide greater oversight and direction for the Office of Student Success, including the…
Georgia gas prices remain stagnant
Monday, November 18, 2024–11:30 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices were stuck in neutral last week. Georgians are paying an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is the same as a week ago. Monday’s state average is 22 cents more than a month ago and 9 cents more than this time last year. It costs drivers…
Georgia gas prices down a penny
Monday, November 11, 2024–8:11 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Monday’s average of $2.93 for regular unleaded gasoline is a penny less than a week ago, 21 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents more than this time last year. It costs drivers…
AdventHealth, Chick-Fil-a teaming up to offer free meal to veterans
Sunday, November 10, 2024–12:30 p.m. -News Release- In gratitude to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, AdventHealth has partnered with local Chick-fil-A restaurants to host a special Veterans Day lunch event. This tribute will take place from 11 am to 2 pm on Monday, November 11, at participating…
GNTC celebrates opening of new Commercial Truck Driving Range in Rockmart
Sunday, November 10, 2024–12:16 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Commercial Truck Driving Range on Wednesday, November 6, at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart. The new driving range, which is 150 feet by 340 feet, and the current range will be used to train and certify…
Election Returns
Tuesday, November 6, 2024 -Staff reports- Floyd County election results. These are unofficial and incomplete. 45,003 of 61,077 registered voters cast ballots, which is 74 percent. Turnout was 73 percent in 2020. 31,113 voted in advance. President (Floyd County numbers only) Donald Trump (R) 31,583 Kamala Harris (D) 12,824 U.S. House of Representatives – District…
Rockmart Middle School celebrates new greenhouse
Tuesday, November 5, 2024–10:10 a.m. -News Release- Rockmart Middle School and Polk School District officials held a ribbon-cutting for their new greenhouse, built through a donation from Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center provided by the Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation. The foundation donated a total of $125,000 for site work and the new greenhouse, which…
Kurt Stuenkel Is again named to Georgia Trend’s ‘GEORGIA 500’ list
Monday, November 4, 2024–10:40 a.m. -News Release- For the second consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd President Kurt Stuenkel has been included on Georgia Trend’s “GEORGIA 500” list of the state’s most influential leaders. The comprehensive list reflects the innovation, vitality, and success of local leaders who drive the economy across the state. Stuenkel has led…
Georgia gas prices rise two cents
Monday, November 4, 2024–8:56 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, the same price as a month ago, and 2 cents more than this time last year. It costs…
Polk County road project underway
Monday, October 28, 2024–10:40 a.m. -News Release- Work is now underway to add a right turn lane on US 278/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at the intersection with US 27 in Cedartown. The project is expected to take about three weeks, weather permitting. Once completed there will be three southbound lanes intersecting at US 27:…
Georgia gas prices down slightly
Monday, October 28, 2024–9:36 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is a penny less than a week ago, 5 cents less than a month ago, and 6 cents less than last year. It…
Heyman Hospice Care at Floyd holds candlelight memorial service
Friday, October 25, 2024–10:20 a.m. -News Release- Loved ones of patients served by Heyman Hospice Care at Atrium Health Floyd gathered to celebrate their memories during a special ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rome. Those present lighted candles and were asked to speak the names of those who passed…
Atrium Health Floyd planning Pink Day events this Friday
Wednesday, October 16, 2024–2:25 p.m. -News Release- Breast cancer prevention and Paper Doll magnets will again be the focus of Atrium Health Floyd’s Pink Day celebration this year on Friday, which is National Mammography Day. The iconic magnets will be available that day from 6 to 9 a.m. at Truett’s Chick-fil-A, 264 Shorter Ave. NW.…
In-person advance voting underway
Tuesday, October 15, 2024–6:22 p.m. -Staff reports- Early voting for the November 5 General Election is underway. Voters registered in Floyd County can cast ballots in advance at the elections office at 18 East 12th Street in Rome, the Anthony Recreation Center at 2901 Garden Lakes Boulevard in Garden Lakes, and the Thornton Recreation Center…
Georgia gas prices continue downward trend
Monday, October 14, 2024–9:15 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Monday’s average for regular unleaded gasoline was $2.70 a gallon, 4 cents less than a week ago, 29 cents less than a month ago, and 39 cents less than last year. Drivers pay an average of $40.50…
Housing authority audit nearly complete
Friday, October 11, 2024–9:04 a.m. -John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com An audit of the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority is nearing completion. Authority Executive Director Justin Jones told members of the board recently that, while it’s been a…
Blood Assurance offfering incentives for blood donors
Monday, October 7, 2024–8:50 a.m. -News Release- In response to a severe and ongoing blood shortage, Blood Assurance is offering special e-gift card incentives to O-negative red blood cell and AB-plasma donors through the end of the year. O-negative red blood cell donors will receive a $25 e-gift card for whole blood donations and a…
Georgia gas prices decline last week
Monday, October 7, 2024–8:20 a.m. -AAA South- Even with conflict in the Middle East and a storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, Georgia gas prices declined compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average of $2.74 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 23 cents less than a week ago, 35 cents less than a month…
Deadline to register to vote is Monday
Sunday, October 6, 2024–8:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Monday, October 7, is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5 General Election. You can check your registration status at mvp.sos.ga.gov. Voter Qualifications To register to vote in the State of Georgia, you must be: You are NOT eligible to vote if you are currently:…
Noelia Sargento named GNTC’s EAGLE winner
Friday, October 4, 2024–9:48 a.m. -News Release- Noelia Sargento has been chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Leadership Institute state competition March 3-5, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in Adult…