(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Angelica Hernandez’s ability to connect with her patients at Atrium Health Floyd Behavioral Health has not gone unnoticed by those she cares for. From ensuring a suicidal patient got immediate care, to helping see that important medications were received, Hernandez has shown dedication to those who rely on her.…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer and a period known as the “100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers,” which runs through Labor Day weekend. This is a time when there is an increase in the number of fatal crashes involving teen drivers. “Now that…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average remains steady at the pump. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average remains the same as a week ago, is 10 cents less than a month ago, and 7 cents more than this time…… read more »
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Floyd County Elections Office successfully completed an audit of all ballots cast in the 2024 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election, for the Sheriff of Floyd County, Clerk of Superior Court, as well as the Democratic District 14 United States House of Representatives. The Secretary of State selected the Justice Supreme…… read more »
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre invites the public to celebrate 90 years of theatre magic at their Summer Soiree, June 30th, from 5-9pm. In celebration of close to a century of live theatre in Rome and Floyd County, Rome Little Theatre is inviting patrons, volunteers, and lovers of all things art…… read more »
(Media release from Darlington School): Darlington’s Board of Trustees elected five new members at the May meeting. Wade Brannon (’79) is the CEO of the Pigtails and Crewcuts franchise and founder of Heavenly Hams, which was sold to the Honeybaked Ham Co. He previously served on Darlington’s Board of Visitors and Centennial Celebration Committee, and is…… read more »
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley will continue the year-long celebration of its 40th anniversary with the Overall Ball on Saturday, June 22nd at Oak Hill Pavilion. Tickets to the event cost $50 a person and include dinner, cocktails, and live music from Kevin Allen Music Productions, enthuses Betsy Allgood, Executive Director of the local…… read more »
(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that West End Elementary has been named a 2024 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Lighthouse School. West End met the criteria in nine performance areas of high-performing schools required for this recognition. West End was evaluated to excel in school organization…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): An area chaplain program provides critical incident stress management to emergency services personnel while providing comfort and support to individuals affected by a traumatic event, including Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students. Established in 2004, Southern Cross Ministries Inc. has 11 volunteer chaplains and serves the following members:…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): Effective July 1, 2024, House Bill 1193 directs that the State of Georgia will no longer require a permit for the use of amber flashing or revolving lights on vehicles. HB 1193 defines which vehicles are authorized to utilize amber flashing or revolving lights and when…… read more »