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1. GNTC Foundation awards fall 2026 scholarships (allongeorgia.com) — Rome students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College just received a significant share of more than $54,000 in fall scholarships, including awards in healthcare, respiratory care, horticulture, culinary arts, and more. Several Rome-based scholarships, like the Rome Home Builders Association and local market-funded awards, are helping residents cover tuition, supplies, and other real college costs right here at the Floyd County Campus.
2. Rome High School hits highest graduation rate in school history (coosavalleynews.com) — Rome families can celebrate a record 96.3% graduation rate for the Rome High School Class of 2026, the highest in school history and well above the state average. District leaders credit years of focused support, pathway programs, and community involvement that helped more students, including those with disabilities, finish strong and leave high school better prepared for college, work, or military service.
3. 3 Georgia communities ranked among best places to live in U.S. (islandpacket.com) — Rome has been ranked No. 292 in the nation and among Georgia's top communities to live in a new U.S. News & World Report analysis. While Johns Creek, Alpharetta, and Roswell lead the state, Rome joins Dalton, Columbus, Macon, and Athens on the broader list, highlighting northwest Georgia's growing appeal for quality of life and affordability.
4. 10 Best Places To Call Home In The Southern United States In 2026 (worldatlas.com) — Rome earns a spotlight as one of the South's most affordable, livable towns, with home values well below Georgia's median and rents around $1,000. Local readers will recognize Berry College's influence on restaurants and entertainment, plus familiar hangouts like Floyd Bowling and Amusement, Hot Wheels Skating Center, and nearby golf options that help define Rome's college-town energy.
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