Category Archives: Local News

EMILY WALLACE WINS BEE AWARD
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd):Emily Wallace is known for doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done in the Emergency Care CenterThe medical assistant at Atrium Health Floyd Medica...
Cripple Creek Jun 28, 2024

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CARE AND LEARNING RECEIVES GRANT FROM THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning):The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $30,000 grant from th...
Cripple Creek Jun 28, 2024

FCPD MOURNS PASSING OF K9 BLAZE
(From the Floyd County, GA Police Department):K9 Lieutenant Blaze April 14, 2013 – June 24, 2024It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loyal Officer and companion K9 Lieutenant B...
Cripple Creek Jun 25, 2024

GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION WEEK FOR THE FALL SEMESTER
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week on July 8-12 to help those who are seeking to enroll in the ...
Cripple Creek Jun 25, 2024

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES EXPANDS OUTDOORS BEYOND BARRIERS INITIATIVE – ENHANCING OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR ALL VISITORS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources):Following the successful introduction of 11 all-terrain wheelchairs in 2022, Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites and the Georgia D...
Cripple Creek Jun 25, 2024

AMERICAN RED CROSS: BE A POWERFUL FORCE FOR GOOD THIS SUMMER
(Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region):As the busy Fourth of July holiday week gets closer, the American Red Cross asks donors to be a powerful force for good by giving blood or pl...
Cripple Creek Jun 25, 2024

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DIPPED TWO CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):The Georgia gas price average continues to drop at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.26 pe...
Cripple Creek Jun 24, 2024

FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER TUESDAY
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204);...
Cripple Creek Jun 24, 2024

LINDALE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION FESTIVAL SET FOR JUNE 29TH
Restoration Lindale, Inc. will host the Lindale Independence Day Celebration Festival, Parade, and Car Show on Saturday June 29th from 9 am to 1 pm.According to event organizers –The festival wi...
Cripple Creek Jun 24, 2024

HIBBERTS RECOGNIZED WITH DAISY AWARD
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): Meagan Hibberts, RN, has been named AdventHealth Redmond's latest DAISY Award recipient. This award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to r...
Cripple Creek Jun 24, 2024



