(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome’s April unemployment rate held steady at 3.0 percent, unchanged from the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.1 percent. “Empowering the right people, in the right place, at the right time to make the right decisions is why Georgia continues to…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): The Memorial Day holiday weekend kicks-off the beginning of a busy summer travel season across Georgia and the nation. As motorists begin making travel arrangements, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to plan their trips carefully and remember to make safety a priority. This…… read more »
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): Don’t risk it! Click seat belts and life jackets every time. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), Georgia State Patrol, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and GOHS Traffic Enforcement Networks are asking everyone at the start of summer to buckle their seat belts before every trip…… read more »
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): When tragedy struck Antonio Usher, of Cedartown, no one could have ever expected how a team of AdventHealth EMS workers would go far beyond the call of duty. In October 2023, Usher and his wife were traveling to Panama City, FL, for a much-needed vacation. As they were passing through…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Seven area high school seniors received scholarships through Atrium Health Floyd’s Center for Clinical Excellence, which supports and encourages students who wish to pursue higher education in the health care field. The scholarships, which totaled $7,000, were announced during awards day at the various schools. Aubrey Brock is graduating…… read more »
Local voters headed to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in the general primary and nonpartisan election. Mary Hardin Thornton will become Floyd County’s next Clerk of Superior Court following a victory over the incumbent Barbara Penson. Dave Roberson will continue to serve as the Floyd County Sheriff after securing a win over challenger…… read more »
The Exchange Club of Rome invites the public to a Memorial Day Ceremony set for Monday, May 27th at 10 am at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. John Fortune, Exchangite, says that the ceremony will feature the Rome Fire Department Honor Guard, the American Legion Post 5 Honor Guard, and the guest speaker, retired Brigadier General…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): In anticipation of an increase in Memorial Day Weekend traffic congestion, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces the suspension of all interstate lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, May 24 at noon until 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 28.While construction-related lane closures will…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): As AAA prepares to rescue more than 378,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble during the Memorial Day weekend, it will also work to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Georgia and other select states (see below), offering…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Atrium Health Floyd will sponsor free colon and lung cancer screenings on Thursday, May 23, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Charles Hight Community Room and Courtyard off North Fifth Avenue behind Publix. The event will be open to the public as well as residents of the Rome…… read more »