Category Archives: Local News

GEORGIA’S ROME PHOTO EXHIBITION AND OPENING AWARD RECEPTION TO BE HELD THIS SATURDAY
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism):The public is invited to the opening of the 2024 Georgia’s Rome Photo Exhibition to be held at the Rome Area History Center with a...
Cripple Creek Jul 24, 2024

AHA RECOGNIZES ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD FOR STROKE TREATMENT
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd):For the second consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd Medial Center has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plusqualit...
Cripple Creek Jul 24, 2024
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA’S AAA BOND RATING REAFFIRMED BY S&P
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):At the start of an international trip to promote the No. 1 state for business and further job creation in Georgia, Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tues...
Cripple Creek Jul 24, 2024

GA DOT: GOV KEMP, STATE LEGISLATURE GRANT ADDITIONAL $1.5B INVESTMENT FOR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation):The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) on Thursday provided details on forthcoming transportation programs and projects receiving...
Cripple Creek Jul 19, 2024

FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO HOLD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON JULY 30 TO ADOPT FULL 2024 MILLAGE RATE RESOLUTION
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA):The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of the...
Cripple Creek Jul 19, 2024

STUDENTS SEEK HEALTH CARE CAREERS THROUGH RISE TO SUCCESS
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd):With the support of Atrium Health Floyd, 17 area high school graduates from northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama will seek degrees in health care through th...
Cripple Creek Jul 19, 2024

GNTC HONORS ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER PROGRAM GRADUATES FOR SUMMER 2024
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Ten students graduated on Wednesday, July 17, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) Electrical Lineworker program during a ce...
Cripple Creek Jul 19, 2024

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: SUMMER JOB MARKET SEES INFLUX OF GRADUATES, SLIGHT RISE IN JUNE UNEMPLOYMENT
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor):Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s June unemployment rate was 3.3, up one-tenth from a r...
Cripple Creek Jul 18, 2024

UNITED WAY OF ROME & FLOYD COUNTY: NEED ASSISTANCE? CALL 211!
The United Way of Rome & Floyd County reminds locals who are in need of information about community services - just pick up the phone.Alli Mitchell, Executive Director, urges the public to call 21...
Cripple Creek Jul 18, 2024
YOUNG ROMAN CLOSE TO RAISING OVER $100,000 FOR OPEN DOOR HOME
(Media release from Open Door Home):Next Thursday, July 25th, marks the 13th annual Whit's Lemonade Stand in support of the Open Door Home of Rome. Whit Molnar has raised approximately $95,000 since h...
Cripple Creek Jul 18, 2024



