This Tuesday, May 21st is the day of the general primary/nonpartisan election. Precincts across Floyd County will be open from 7 am to 7 pm. Check voter registration status, find their precincts, and view sample ballots on the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov. All local voters with questions may reach out to…… read more »
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ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY JOIN ’24 OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK
This week, May 19-25, is observed as National Travel and Tourism Week. Kristi Kent, Director of Communications for the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism, attests that tourism has a significant economic impact on Rome and Floyd County. Visitors are drawn to the area by special events, sports, outdoor attractions, film and television, meetings, and more,…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS: SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES IN HONOR OF MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
(Media release from American Red Cross Georgia Region): The American Red Cross provides support to our U.S. military community at every step of their career — from the time a service member takes their oath to navigating life as a veteran and each event in between. You can find Red Cross support of military communities…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND EARNS AN ‘A’ HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE FROM THE LEAPFROG GROUP
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Redmond earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents,…… read more »
ADVOCATE HEALTH RECOGNIZED WITH NATIONAL AWARDS FOR ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY
(Media release from Advocate Health): Advocate Health has been recognized as a national leader in environmental sustainability by Practice Greenhealth, a nationally leading organization dedicated to sustainability in health care. Advocate Health won the prestigious “System for Change Award,” which was earned by only nine health systems nationwide this year. Advocate Health’s 16-year streak of…… read more »
GHC RECOGNIZES RESEARCH AND PRESENTS THE FIRST EMERGING LEADER ALUMNI AWARD DURING THE 2024 ACADEMIC SHOWCASE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) held its third annual Academic Showcase this month and presented Robyn Coggins, an English teacher at Etowah High School, with the Emerging Leader Alumni Award. After graduating with an associate degree in English from GHC, Coggins went on to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees in…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA SCORES TOP SPOT IN COMPETITIVE ECONOMIC RANKINGS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), on Thursday announced that the state earned the No. 1 spot in Site Selection’s annual Prosperity Cup rankings for successful investment recruitment in 2023. Criteria for this national award include the total values…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE UNCHANGED IN APRIL FOR THE FOURTH STRAIGHT MONTH
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s April unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Jobs for Georgians is something we take seriously in the Peach State,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “With nearly 70,000…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY OFFICE OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION NOTIFIES VOTERS OF MAIL SERVICE DELAYS WITH ABSENTEE BALLOTS
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Office of Elections and Registration has identified significant issues with absentee ballots placed in the mail service and the return rate of those absentee ballots. Over 400 ballots have been mailed for the May 21. 2024 General Primary/Nonpartisan Election, and less than 200 have been returned…… read more »
CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2024 GEORGIA’S ROME PHOTO CONTEST & EXHIBITION
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism announces a call for entries for the 2024 Georgia’s Rome Photo Contest & Exhibition. Photographers are encouraged to submit photos that showcase the beauty of Rome, Cave Spring and Floyd County. Entries will be accepted from May 16 to midnight…… read more »