Category Archives: Local News

GNTC TO HOST SPRING PLANT SALE APRIL 8-11

GNTC TO HOST SPRING PLANT SALE APRIL 8-11

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Spring Plant Sale at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), an annual tradition in Rome, will be held April 8-11. The sale will begin on Monday, April 8, at 8 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. The sale will continue Tuesday, April 9, through Thursday, April 11, from…read more »

FLOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WINS SECOND CONSECUTIVE STATE LITERARY COMPETITION

FLOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WINS SECOND CONSECUTIVE STATE LITERARY COMPETITION

(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Model High School students, led by Jessica Kennedy,  competed in the AA state literary competition over the weekend where they represented Floyd County Schools well. Junior Sara Grace Abernathy won her second consecutive state literary competition in International Extemporaneous Speaking. In addition to her first-place accomplishment, Abernathy also…read more »

SHIRLEY GREENWAY, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, RNFA, JOINS ADVENT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP

SHIRLEY GREENWAY, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, RNFA, JOINS ADVENT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP

(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Medical Group is proud to announce that Shirley Greenway, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, RNFA, has joined the cardiology team at AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Rome. Shirley Greenway, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, RNFA, is a certified adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner who specializes in cardiac care. Her desire is to educate and…read more »

AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE EBBS AND FLOWS

AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE EBBS AND FLOWS

(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average remains steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average remains the same as a week ago, is 22 cents more than a month ago, and 13…read more »

FLOYD EMA: BYRD STATION ROAD CLOSED MONDAY

FLOYD EMA: BYRD STATION ROAD CLOSED MONDAY

(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): Norfolk Southern will close the rail crossing at Byrd Station Road starting Monday March 25 for repairs. The crossing will be closed to all traffic, which will require anyone traveling on Byrd Station Road to identify detours for possibly two days. The railroad plans to install new rail at…read more »

ROME HIGH’S ALEXA ACEVEDO NAMED GOVERNOR’S HONORS FINALIST

ROME HIGH’S ALEXA ACEVEDO NAMED GOVERNOR’S HONORS FINALIST

(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): After a rigorous interview and testing process, Rome High School’s Alexa Acevedo has been selected as a Governor’s Honors Finalist for Foreign Language (French) and will attend the Governor’s Honor Program this summer. The Georgia Governor’s Honors Program, more commonly known as GHP, is a residential summer program…read more »

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH URGES PARENTS TO MAKE SURE CHILDREN ARE UP TO DATE ON MEASLES VACCINATIONS AMID INCREASE OF MEASLES CASES AND OUTBREAKS IN THE U.S. AND GLOBALLY

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH URGES PARENTS TO MAKE SURE CHILDREN ARE UP TO DATE ON MEASLES VACCINATIONS AMID INCREASE OF MEASLES CASES AND OUTBREAKS IN THE U.S. AND GLOBALLY

(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Measles vaccination is important for all children to prevent measles infection and reduce the risk of community transmission, but it is especially important…read more »

FLAGELLO NAMED ARMUCHEE HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

FLAGELLO NAMED ARMUCHEE HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Floyd County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Glenn White, has named Ashley Flagello assistant principal at Armuchee High School. “I am so excited and honored for this opportunity to serve in this role at Armuchee High School,” said Flagello. “I am a graduate of Armuchee High School and have spent…read more »