COMMERCIAL: From the Ingles Studio this is The Northwest Georgia News Podcast from the Rome News Tribune, Calhoun Times, Catoosa Walker News, and Polk County Standard. Today is Wednesday, November 20th and happy birthday to RFK SR. ***11.20.24 - BIRTHDAY – RFK SR*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Northwest Georgia is talking about presented by Drake Realty. Infrastructure and Transportation Top List Of Floyd County Legislative Priorities Downtown Calhoun "Merry and Bright" Weekend Nov. 23-24 GNTC Names Legare Price Associate VP of Student Success Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on donating food These stories and more are coming up in today’s edition of the Northwest Georgia News podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! Commercial: Drake Realty (Northwest Georgia) STORY 1: Infrastructure and Transportation Top List Of Floyd County Legislative Priorities Rome and Floyd County are setting priorities for the upcoming state legislative session, focusing on infrastructure, transportation, zoning, and land use to prepare for anticipated growth. At a workshop hosted by the Rome Floyd Chamber, participants used symbolic photos to discuss current and future goals. Key discussions included utilizing and expanding water and sewer systems, planning for new housing, and encouraging infill development. The aim is to create a priority list to guide community efforts and communicate effectively with legislators. The final report will be shared with state and federal delegates to secure necessary funding and support. STORY 2:Downtown Calhoun "Merry and Bright" Weekend Nov. 23-24 This weekend, downtown Calhoun will host a "Merry and Bright" holiday event, organized by the Downtown Development Authority Main Street Program. On Saturday, festivities include late shopping, a Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m., and free photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch. The Calhoun Community Chorus will perform "Beatles and Reindeer, Too" at 7 p.m. at the Harris Arts Center. On Sunday, the Holiday Open House will feature local businesses from 1 to 6 p.m., and the GEM Theatre will offer free showings of "The Polar Express" at 3 and 7 p.m. STORY 3: GNTC Names Legare Price Associate VP of Student Success Legare Price has been appointed as the associate vice president of Student Success at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). With over five years at GNTC, Price previously served as dean of Student Success. In his new role, he will oversee various student services, including Accessibility, Admissions, and Career Services. Stuart Phillips praised Price's leadership and collaborative approach. Price's background includes roles at Shorter University and pastoral positions in local churches. He holds master's degrees in Business Administration and Management from Shorter University and a bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info. We will be right back Commercial: Ingles Markets 4 STORY 4: Georgia School for the Deaf Names Albert Hall in Honor of Former Teacher The Georgia School for the Deaf honored Stephanie Smith Albert by renaming a dormitory Albert Hall, recognizing her impactful work as a guidance counselor. At a ceremony, her widower, Tim Albert, spoke of her kindness and dedication to students. Despite her short six-year tenure, Stephanie left a lasting impression, cherished by students and staff. After moving to Ohio, her unexpected death in 2018 deeply affected the school community. The renaming, part of the school's 175th anniversary celebrations, was decided by a landslide vote. Tim Albert unveiled the new name during the school's homecoming weekend, where he served as grand marshal. STORY 5: Ware Mechanical Weather: Cooler Temperatures May Bring Frost Over The Next Few Days Cooler air is moving in, with temperatures dropping through the weekend. Overnight lows will fall into the 30s, with frost and freezing possible in northern areas. This follows recent heavy rain totaling 3.6 inches. Thursday will be chilly, with a high of 54°F and gusty winds. Lows will dip to 33°F, increasing frost risk. Friday's high is 52°F, with similar overnight lows. The weekend will be sunny but cool, with highs between 57°F and 63°F and lows near freezing Saturday, rising to the low 40s Sunday. Temperatures will warm to near 70°F by Monday, with a slight chance of showers early next week. Commercial: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on donating food *** INGLES 5 'ASK LEAH' DONATING FOOD*** We’ll have closing comments after this. Commercial: Drake Realty (Northwest Georgia) Sign off-- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Northwest Georgia News Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check...
