Yearly Archives: 2023

ELECTRONICS COLLECTION EVENT SET FOR MARCH 11TH

February 28, 2023

The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive in Rome, will host another Electronics Collection Event on Saturday, March 11th from 9 am until 1 pm. Electronic items to be collected include computers, televisions, recorders, and most any peripheral type equipment like printers and keyboards, according to Emma Wells, Director of Solid Waste for Floyd County.…… read more »

ROME DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PARKING STUDY BEGINS MARCH 1ST

February 28, 2023

(Media release from the Rome Downtown Development Authority): The Rome Downtown Development Authority will conduct a parking study in the downtown area from March 1 to April 30. During the months of March and April, the three-hour parking limit for on-street parking will not be enforced. The public parking decks and lots will continue to be…… read more »

HARBIN CLINIC PHYSICIANS DR. MELISSA DILLMON AND DR. MATT MUMBER RECOGNIZED BY THE GEORGIA CENTER FOR ONCOLOGY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

February 28, 2023

(Media release from Harbin Clinic): Drs. Melissa Dillmon and Matthew Mumber of Harbin Clinic have been selected as an “Innovator” and “Trailblazer” in cancer care by the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE). Georgia CORE is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and with this milestone, the non-profit is honoring members of Georgia’s oncology community,…… read more »

ANGELA BERCH NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT GNTC

February 28, 2023

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Angela Berch of Carrollton the new vice president of Economic Development. Berch, who stepped into her new role on Feb. 16, previously served as vice president of Economic Development and Community Relations at West Georgia Technical College in Carrollton since June…… read more »

ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD EXPANDING VIRTUAL VISITS IN AREA SCHOOLS

February 28, 2023

(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Atrium Health Floyd is providing more opportunities for students and teachers to receive virtual care for minor health conditions without having to miss important class time. Virtual visits are now available at Armuchee, Coosa, Model and Pepperell high schools (Floyd County Schools); Main Elementary, Rome Middle School and West…… read more »

ATLANTA BRAVES NAB FIRST SPRING TRAINING WIN OF 2023

February 28, 2023

The Atlanta Braves picked up a 7-0 shutout win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Spring Training action on Monday at CoolToday Park in North Port, FL. That was Atlanta’s first Grapefruit League victory of 2023. Max Fried was credited as the winning pitcher. The Braves will travel to Fort Myers, FL to take on…… read more »

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO DECLINE

February 27, 2023

(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 23 cents less than a month ago, and 34…… read more »

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ROME BESTOWS ANNUAL GRANT AWARDS

February 27, 2023

The Community Foundation for Greater Rome’s Annual Grant Awards Recipient Presentation event was held recently. According to the organization – This year, we awarded $28,650 from our Greater Rome Impact Fund and the First Christian Heritage Fund to five nonprofits in the Rome/Floyd Community including the Open Door Home, Harbor House – The Northwest Georgia…… read more »

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