(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): More than 800 colorful blasts will light the sky to usher in 2024 as Atrium Health Floyd will again sponsor the New Year’s Eve Fireworks show on Sunday, Dec. 31. The roughly 15-minute event organized by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will be launched from the top of Jackson…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
JODIE BELL FNP-C JOINS ADVENT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP FAMILY MEDICINE AT TRION
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce that Jodie Bell, FNP-C, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Trion. Bell joins Wayne Richey, MD, J. Marc Wilder, PA-C, and the care team at AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Trion, where our clinicians provide comprehensive services and solutions that help you…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: 2023 CCRPI SHOWS IMPROVEMENT IN CONTENT MASTERY, HIGHEST SCORES IN PROGRESS AND READINESS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): View Data: To access 2023 data, visit ccrpi.gadoe.org or click here to view the data in spreadsheet form. Notes on Comparability: Some CCRPI components were not calculated in 2022 due to pandemic-related data limitations, and Readiness component scores are not comparable from 2022 to 2023. See additional details at the bottom of the…… read more »
‘DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER’ ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY THROUGH JANUARY 1
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department and Governor’s Office of Highway Safety are asking everyone to make the holidays merry by making the decision to never drive after drinking. The Floyd County Police Department is joining sheriff’s offices, police departments and the Georgia State Patrol to reduce crashes,…… read more »
LOCAL GIRLS AND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS COMPETE FOR A COVETED GOLD BALL TROPHY IN THE 2023 SEVEN HILLS ROTARY CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT – UPDATED WITH SCORES
It’s time for the 2023 Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament! Area girls and boys high school basketball teams are competing for the coveted Gold Ball trophies in the 70th annual tournament. Armuchee High School is the site of games on Friday, Saturday, and Monday. Berry College’s Cage Center will host the championship games on Tuesday,…… read more »
A DAY FULL OF HOLIDAY CHEER IN STORE FOR VISITORS TO THE RINK AT RIDGE FERRY PARK ON SATURDAY WITH THE ’23 CANDY CANE HUNT AND PLAYTIME WITH SANTA
A day full of holiday cheer is in store for visitors to The Rink at Ridge Ferry Park this Saturday, December 16th, courtesy of Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. The fun will begin at noon with the 2023 edition of the Candy Cane Hunt, which has been moved from the Town Green in downtown Rome to…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER UNVEILS WORKROMEFLOYD.COM
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd Chamber): The Rome Floyd Chamber is thrilled to unveil WorkRomeFloyd.com, a new workforce website made possible by a partnership with Georgia Power. This new website is designed with the entire community in mind and provides resources that are catered to job seekers, employers, students and parents. “The amount of people…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY, GA OFFERS RECAP OF FINAL COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING FOR 2023
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners held their final meeting of 2023 this past Tuesday. Here are some highlights, courtesy of Floyd County, GA – Government – Special Recognition: Recognition of citizens who served on Boards/Committees: For a list of 2024 meetings, please visit www.floydcountyga.gov/meetings.… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO MEET TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
(Announcement from the Floyd County, GA Board of Elections): The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. Caucus will be held at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please contact the Floyd County…… read more »
GNTC’S YOUTH SUCCESS ACADEMY HOLDS GRADUATION CEREMONY
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Twenty-seven students received their GED® diplomas through Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Youth Success Academy (YSA) on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Erika Ambrocio Greenwell, who was chosen to represent GNTC at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Leadership Institute state competition in March, was the graduation speaker; the Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students…… read more »