Today is the last day to register for spring semester classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), which start on January 6, 2025.

GNTC’s call center is open Monday to Friday from 7:45 a. m. to 4:15 p. m. at 866-983-4682. For summer semester applications, visit GNTC’s webpage and click “Apply Now. ” For questions about GNTC’s Free Application Month, contact the Office of Admissions.

GNTC offers quality workforce education in northwest Georgia, allowing students to earn degrees, diplomas, or certificates in various fields. Last year, 12,241 people used GNTC’s programs, with 8,031 enrolled in credit courses and 4,210 in adult and continuing education.

The annual Rome Christmas Parade will be held at 7 PM this evening in downtown Rome. This year’s festivities will honor Grand Marshals Jeff and Mary Margaret Mauer, who have worked tirelessly to address the foster care crisis in Rome and Floyd County. As Co-Founders of Restoration Rome, their dedication reflects the spirit of the holiday season.

The parade will start at Broad Street and 1st Avenue and end at 6th Avenue in front of City Hall, where Santa will light the Christmas tree. If there is bad weather, the rain date is Thursday, December 5th. Participants are encouraged to arrive early, and entries must be in position by 6:00 PM for judging.

The community can find updates on the Rome Christmas Parade’s Facebook page or through Georgia’s Rome YouTube channel. For more parade details, visit the official parade website HERE

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, December 2, 2024:

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The prices of new vehicles can shock many buyers, and a report shows that Georgia has the highest hidden costs for owning a car. According to Bankrate, drivers in Georgia pay an average of $8,249 a year for expenses like car insurance, taxes, fuel, and maintenance. Georgia has high average vehicle taxes, insurance costs, and maintenance fees. Although gas prices are relatively low, long commutes and limited public transport mean Georgians spend more on fuel, averaging over 17,500 miles driven per year, which is above the national average.

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Dry and cooler-than-average weather will continue from Monday night through Tuesday night due to cold air following a dry cold front. Temperatures will be 10-15 degrees below average, with “real feel” temperatures in the teens to mid-20s at night and early morning.

A slight warmup is expected on Wednesday as Georgia prepares for another shortwave trough and front on Thursday. Wednesday’s highs will be in the 50s, and overnight lows will be in the 30s to lower 40s. Moisture advection ahead of the front may cause isolated rain showers on Thursday morning into the afternoon, with temperatures in north Georgia around freezing to the mid-30s.

Another cold air push will arrive Thursday night into Friday. Friday will be cold and mostly dry. A weak shortwave trough may bring light rain or freezing rain on Saturday, but rainfall amounts are expected to be minimal.

The City of Summerville will hold the 2024 Christmas Parade on Monday, December 2, at 7:00 p. m. , with the theme “The Magic Of Christmas. ” The parade will start at the junction of Hwy. 27 and Hwy 114 and end at Hwy. 27 at Hurley Crossing.

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The Trion Bulldogs’ spirited journey in the GHSA Class A, Division II playoffs came to a close last Friday night as they faced off against the Irwin County Indians in the quarterfinals. Despite a valiant effort, the Bulldogs fell short, losing the game 40-30 in a contest that showcased both teams’ talent and determination.

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It was all perfect scores for the latest round of health inspections from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of November 2024.

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The Georgia State Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands has unanimously approved 11 recommendations aimed at curbing the rapid loss of prime farmland to urban development.

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In a year marked by significant changes for educators, teachers in Georgia received a pay raise earlier this year, yet they continue to fall short of the national average salary for teachers. The most recent data reveals a concerning disparity, particularly for educators in the Walker County School System, the Chattooga County School System and the Trion City School System, where salaries remain below the state and national benchmarks.

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