The annual summer ban on outdoor burning will be in effect for 54 Georgia counties from May 1st through September 30th. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division puts the ban in place every year to minimize air issues related to ozone pollutants, as indicated by Shasta Farrer, Life/Fire Safety Educator with the Rome-Floyd Fire Department. According…… read more »
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GNTC GRADUATE BLAZES NEW CAREER PATH FOR WOMEN WELDERS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): When Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Yosdel Castaneda receives her diploma in Welding and Joining Technology, she knows that she is helping to forge a new career path for women in that profession. Castaneda, at 19, was the youngest of eight female students GNTC Welding and Joining Technology…… read more »
FROM ASSOCIATE DEGREE TO BACHELOR’S DEGREE: GHC BUSINESS DEGREE PROGRAMS QUICKLY GROW CAREER OF STUDENT FELIX MONTERROSA
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Felix Monterrosa is applying the skills he has learned at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) to his career, recently taking on the role of Director of Environmental Services at Advent Health Redmond Hospital in Rome. In his role, Monterrosa oversees more than 60 employees who are tasked with sanitizing and…… read more »
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER TO BENEFIT FROM ‘TEE OFF AGAINST CHILD ABUSE’ GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR MAY 10TH
(Media release from the Exchange Club Family Resource Center): Hampton Inn & Suites and the Family Resource Center are excited to host the 12th Annual “Tee Off Against Child Abuse” Golf Tournament on May 10, 2024. The event has raised thousands of dollars to date to support child abuse prevention programs offered by the Family…… read more »
MEASLES CASES IN U.S. HAVE PEDIATRICIAN CONCERNED
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): The rising numbers of measles cases in the U.S. have both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Atrium Health Floyd pediatrician Dr. Tyler Barnes concerned. From January 1 to March 14, 2024, there were 58 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S., compared to 58 for all of…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED SLIGHTLY OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average saw a nominal decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 3 cents less than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and…… read more »
ADVANCE VOTING OFFERED OVER THE NEXT THREE WEEKS IN MAY 21ST PRIMARY ELECTION
Advance in person voting will take place throughout the next three weeks for the May 21st primary election. Floyd County voters may cast an early ballot on weekdays between the hours of 7:30 am until 5:30 pm from Monday, April 29th through Friday, May 17th at one of three locations – Saturday voting will be…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY, GA: SAFETY STRATEGY SPURS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Road improvements are underway in some parts of Floyd County that officials hope will curb the rate of injuries and crashes on our local roads. The safety strategy is thanks in part to a grant from the state Department of Transportation. Contractors have already been seen on Calhoun Road…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST STRIKE OUT STROKE NIGHT
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): On Tuesday, May 7, AdventHealth Redmond is hosting Strike Out Stroke Night at AdventHealth Stadium to support stroke awareness and prevention. Throughout the game, courageous stroke survivors and some of AdventHealth Redmond’s medical experts will be featured. Each AdventHealth Redmond team member receives two free tickets; proof of badge is…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS, KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY AGREE TO MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES PARTNERSHIP
(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): Rome City Schools has officially entered into an agreement with Kennesaw State University to help bring mental health professionals into local schools to help deal with rising anxiety, depression, and other adverse mental health effects in students. “We are pleased to be able to be a part of…… read more »