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Rome Board extends superintendent’s contract to 2027
This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com. The evaluation was completed during a called board meeting on Aug. 19 and the Rome News-Tribune acquired the evaluation summary through the Open Records Act. Georgia law only requires that the summary of the performance evaluation is available to the public.
OFTC strengthens commitment to commercial truck driving program
Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) continues to meet workforce demands, specifically in producing quality trained commercial truck drivers, bridging the gap to combat the state’s truck driver shortage. In the last four years, enrollment in the College’s Commercial Truck Driving (CTD) program has increased 40 percent, a direct result of the college’s...
Georgia Power is drilling holes more than a mile underground. Here’s why
At a trio of spots in rural Georgia, including Bartow County, the state’s largest utility is boring holes thousands of feet into the Earth’s crust. The purpose isn’t to suck up water or to hunt for rare minerals. Instead, Georgia Power is testing to see if the rocks as much as 2 miles down might be a suitable place to store carbon dioxide produced by its oil- and gas-fired power plants, instead of allowing the heat-trapping gas to escape into the atmosphere. ...
Downtown Areas A Boon For Economic Development
One of the most important revenue tools for any rural community is a thriving downtown area. Rome has been intentional in cultivating a downtown culture that attracts locals and visitors alike. And other rural communities would do well to follow a similar model, experts say. There can’t be enough said about the economic importance of a bustling downtown area, Greg Wilson from the Carl Vinson Institute of Government said. ...
WABE’s Week In Review: More election rule changes could disrupt Georgia this November, Harris hits the state
–Chamian Cruz reports the City of Atlanta’s former chief financial officer was sentenced this week to three years in federal prison for embezzling money and falsifying tax records. –Stephannie Stokes has more on the federal government awarding more than $30 million to Georgia organizations to address homelessness among veterans.
Voice of the Voter | Recovery advocate says 'there's always hope'
COMMERCE, Ga. — As the race for the White House enters the home stretch, there's more competition for attention than ever. Political rallies and advertisements and pundits can feel ubiquitous. Despite all the noise, it's the voters whose opinions matter the most. And in Georgia, their choice in November...
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