(Media release from Floyd County Emergency Management Agency): Road construction will cause traffic delays for motorists traveling out of Rome on Turner McCall beginning Monday. The Darlington Drive exit has been identified as the primary detour, but public safety is encouraging the community to utilize other options as well. The bridge for the southbound Cartersville…… read more »
(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): Rome City Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. LaShonda Flanders as Director of Special Education for Rome City Schools. Dr. Flanders is an innovative and dedicated educational leader with more than two decades of experience in a variety of educational roles. Dr. Flanders most recently…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) have entered into a new agreement, where participating students will earn dual bachelor of science (BS) degrees in in Building Information Modeling Management (BIMM) from GHC and Construction Science and Management from Georgia Tech in as little as four…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): At Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) recent Open House for its Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program, prospective students toured the facilities, met instructors and learned about program entry requirements, course scheduling and admissions testing. The ASN program is housed at GNTC’s Walker County Campus in Rock…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): A new online assessment can tell you what your stroke risk is and what you can do to improve your chance of not having one. On average, someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 second and stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death. But most strokes are…… read more »
The Salvation Army of Rome will introduce a “Christmas in July” fundraiser next month in hopes of generating $5,000 or more in donations. The fundraiser is intended to offset the usual decline in donations during the Summer, according to Major Hank Harwell, who asks for support from local businesses and individuals. No bell ringers are…… read more »
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp on Tuesday announced they are leading a delegation of state officials on an international mission to the Republic of Korea that will focus on reinforcing strategic economic development partnerships. “The Republic of Korea was the very first…… read more »
(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Erin Hall has been named the assistant principal at West Central Elementary School. With extensive experience in education and a strong commitment to academic excellence, Hall brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership skills to her new role. Hall has…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): On Tuesday, the Aspen Institute named Georgia Highlands College (GHC) as a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million award is the nation’s signature recognition of strong performance among community colleges. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000…… read more »
(Media release from Elevation House): Two local nonprofits, Elevation House and LivingProof Recovery, plan to join forces to maximize support and increase the likelihood of long-term recovery in Rome and Floyd County. The two organizations have recognized the extreme need for synergy of support to serve those living with a dual diagnosis (substance use disorder…… read more »