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Georgia Northwestern, Valdosta State sign agreement to ease student transition between the two

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Media release: Valdosta State University signed articulation agreements with Georgia Northwestern Technical College on Tuesday, simplifying student transition between the two institutions of higher education. The Pathways Program agreement will allow Georgia Northwestern Technical College students with an Associate of Applied Science to maximize the transfer of credits in order to complete either a Bachelor… Read more

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Teachers’ group defends survey; wants McDaniel contract details. Administration: ‘Floyd County Schools has a long history of seeking quality participation from our teachers, students and community’

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Several developments on Wednesday regarding the Floyd County Schools system. They are: Hometown Headlines posted the latest receiver’s inventory of items seized from the school system’s former maintenance director, Derry Richardson. The latest estimate puts his net asset value at $1,015,000, up $80,000 from the April 30 report. Click Richardson. The Floyd County chapter of… Read more

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Weekend: First Friday concert. Waterfest XV. ‘Bleacher Bums’ final shows. Euharlee Covered Bridge ‘Que

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FRIDAY The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth will hold its 21st Annual “Swing for the Kid’s Golf Classic” at the Stonebridge Golf Club featuring a “shotgun” start at 9 a.m. Details Renew our Rivers at the E.C.O. Center at Ridge Ferry Park.Time: 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Includes a biscuit breakfast, specific clean-up locations. Watch for updates… Read more

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U.S. Rep. Tom Graves praises Rome High for U.S. News ranking on the House floor

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Rome High’s latest honors from U.S. News in its annual ranking of state and national high schools got a little national exposure recently as Tom Graves, who presents much of Northwest Georgia in Congress, took to the floor to tell fellow members about the 2015 ranking. Click the above image for more or click here.… Read more

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McDaniel’s review: ‘met or exceeded expectations.’ What’s missing: Traditional contract extension.

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What didn’t happen following Tuesday’s evaluation of the superintendent of Floyd County’s school system perhaps says more than what did. WRGA reports the School Board’s evaluation of superintendent Jeff McDaniel went as follows: “According to board chair George Bevels, Dr. Jeff McDaniel met or exceeded expectations in every category.” read more Read more

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Berry searching for third athletics director in 27 months as Tom Hart resigns; marks third change in senior sports management in Rome this year.

Berry searching for third athletics director in 27 months as Tom Hart resigns; marks third change in senior sports management in Rome this year.

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Berry College is beginning its search for its third athletic director in just over two years. Dr. Tom Hart, who in July 2013 was named the college’s athletic director following turnover among the Vikings sports staff, is gone. A Berry media release states Hart resigned effective May 31 after almost two years on the job.… Read more

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WRGA: School Board review of McDaniel — met or exceeded expectations.’ No vote on contract extension

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WRGA reports the Floyd County School Board’s evaluation of superintendent Jeff McDaniel went as follows: “According to board chair George Bevels, Dr. Jeff McDaniel met or exceeded expectations in every category.” The evaluation was done in a closed meeting, which is pemitted by state law when boards or commissions review personnel, legal matters or real… Read more

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Berry athletics director Tom Hart resigns; search begins for replacement

Berry athletics director Tom Hart resigns; search begins for replacement

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Media release: Tom Hart has resigned as the Athletic Director at Berry College effective May 31, 2015. Hart was engaged with several new program initiatives at Berry including the first two years of the football program, the launching of the Berry Athletics Booster Club and preparing for the implementation of a full track and field program.… Read more

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Jamie Barton to perform in benefit for the DeSoto Theatre on Sept. 26

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From a media release: World-renowned mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the DeSoto Theatre. “Jamie Barton: Down Home Diva,” is presented by Heritage First Bank, and is a benefit for the theater. Tickets will be available at all Heritage First Bank locations and at the DeSoto Theatre box office beginning Aug. 4. An Armuchee… Read more

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Power back on near Lindale following Maple Avenue truck accident

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An accident on Maple Avenue this morning has not only some road blockage but also knocked out power to 176 customers. The Georgia Power outage map listed a 10 a.m. restoration estimation and power has been restored. (Thanks, TH, for the update) The accident is at Maple Avenue and Third Street, police say. It made… Read more

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Floyd Schools responds to the educators’ survey — and related information you need to know

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Below please find a response from the Floyd County School System to a survey conducted by the Georgia Association of Educators on behalf of its Floyd County membership (our earlier story). Hometown Headlines received a copy of the survey late Saturday and, at 2 p.m. Sunday, emailed a copy of the survey to the school system’s spokesman,… Read more

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Today’s Floyd County Board of Education agenda; meeting set for 4 p.m.

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Below please find the expanded agenda for Tuesday’s board meeting beginning at 4 p.m. The meeting is open to the public although the agenda includes a closed meeting where the board would meet in private. State law allows such meetings when dealing with personnel, real estate or legal issues. Included are a look at the… Read more

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Local churches gearing up for busy summer of Vacation Bible School

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As the days tick closer to summer, many local churches are gearing up for Vacation Bible School. It continues to be a popular event, as kids and church-staff alike look forward to the week-long focus on arts, crafts, Bible stories and games. Below is a listing of some of the upcoming VBS events in the area. To… Read more

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Red Cross sets ‘giving day’ for Tuesday to help with flood relief, local emergencies, 2015 hurricane season

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Jeffrey D Putnam, executive director of the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia, joined us Monday morning on Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 98.7 FM to talk about relief efforts in Texas following the devastating floods. Bob Townsend of Armuchee is among the volunteers now on site, working eight to 12 hours a day helping flood… Read more

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Update no. 1: Educators’ survey of 100 Floyd teachers raises concerns about trust, administration, financial affairs, special ed resources

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The state of Floyd County’s Board of Education is being called into question by both the state and local chapters of the state’s educators. An online survey of more than 100 Floyd teachers — members and nonmembers of the Georgia Association of Educators — shows low or negative responses dominate such questions as overall morale,… Read more

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