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Region: Greystone Apts. ribbon cutting, food truck returns to Rome First UMC, Cartersville Mardi Gras event, updates from Gordon Chamber annual dinner and artists needed in Rockmart.
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Tellus Museum’s Jose Santamaria named Georgia’s Museum Professional of the Year
Media release: Tellus Science Museum Executive Director Jose Santamaria was recognized with one of the most prestigious awards during the Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries (GAMG) annual conference in Albany, GA on Friday, January 22, 2016. read more Read more
Berry Provost Kathy Brittain Richardson named president of Westminster College in Pennsylvania
Media release: Berry College Provost Kathy Brittain Richardson has been named president elect of Westminster College in New Wilmington, Penn. Richardson, who will be the Pennsylvania college’s 15th and first female president, will assume her new duties on July 1. read more Read more
Region: Give blood this Saturday. A sneak peek at a Community HeART Project. Calhoun Schools on weather, SAT test. Bartow makeup day is Feb. 15
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Floyd County Schools sets Kindergarten Screening Day for Thursday, March 24; noon- 6 p.m.
Media release: Floyd County Schools has scheduled the system’s Kindergarten Screening Day for Thursday, March 24, from noon until 6 p.m. A child must be five years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2016 to enroll for next year’s kindergarten class. A registration packet is available at each primary and elementary school with kindergarten classes. Parents with children anticipating… Read more
Weekend: Wine and cheese (but maybe not in that order) plus some laughs, libations and a new Spin on science.
Where to go, what to do after the first ‘winter events’ of the season? For for a few grins, try ‘Laughs & Libations.’ Dining out? Perhaps some Speakcheesy with that SweetWater beer at River Dog Outpost? Feeling like wineing? (no, it’s not a word). Try Riverside Gourmet tonight. And then we’ll put a spin on… Read more
CRBI’s annual meeting Jan. 26 to focus on water and energy; will include annual awards, drawing
Media release: The relationship between water and energy will be explored at the Coosa River Basin Initiative’s annual membership meeting set for Jan. 26 at Georgia Northwestern Technical College in Rome. “When you flip the light switch, you’re also turning on the faucet,” said CRBI Executive Director David Tucker. “That’s because we use millions of… Read more
The region: Latest Rotary speakers, road projects, honoring longtime employees
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Final upgrade of Second Avenue railroad crossing to close several blocks Wednesday.
The second and final round of repairs on the railroad crossing at Second Avenue between the YMCA and Riverbend Drive is expected to last from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. today. It will mean closing a good part of the road in that area as a massive crew from Norfolk Southern railroad — probably 130… Read more
Floyd County Board of Education to review superintendent candidates Friday, early Saturday
The Floyd County Board of Education will have two called board meetings this week — Friday, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 23, at 7:15 a.m. Both will be held at the central office. The purpose of the meetings will be to go into “executive session” (closed meetings) to conduct superintendent interviews. Our… Read more
Buzz: Smoothie King still a go in Rome. Attorneys moving to Bridgepoint Plaza? Businessman eyes steak and seafood spot in Lyerly.
Smoothie King still a go in Rome: We tracked down Jarrod Johnson who, last year, announced plans to put a Smoothie King franchise at Turner McCall and Martha Berry. The shop, at the time, was due by early 2016. Says Johnson via a Facebook message: “All can say at this time is that Smoothie King… Read more
Region: What’s ahead in Northwest Georgia -‘Secret Garden,’ Casino Night, chamber update
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Traffic: Avoid Second Avenue near the railroad crossing again this Wednesday as repairs force closure
Please make plans to avoid Second Avenue again this Wednesday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Weather permitting, Norfolk Southern Railroad will finish cross-tie upgrades and maintenance at the crossing just above the YMCA. Some signage already is in the area in advance of the project. A stretch of Second Avenue was closed last week… Read more
Bartow County awaits funding of ‘Spur 293’ to further LakePoint development; construction could start this year.
By Natalie Simms [email protected] If Bartow County officials have their way, construction would begin later this year on a road connecting Old Allatoona Road and Red Top Mountain Road to continue moving development forward at the LakePoint Sports Community. But since the project is headed by the Georgia Department of Transportation, the project has yet to receive… Read more