(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): On Tuesday, May 7, AdventHealth Redmond is hosting Strike Out Stroke Night at AdventHealth Stadium to support stroke awareness and prevention. Throughout the game, courageous stroke survivors and some of AdventHealth Redmond’s medical experts will be featured. Each AdventHealth Redmond team member receives two free tickets; proof of badge is…… read more »
(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): Rome City Schools has officially entered into an agreement with Kennesaw State University to help bring mental health professionals into local schools to help deal with rising anxiety, depression, and other adverse mental health effects in students. “We are pleased to be able to be a part of…… read more »
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency continues to encourage locals to participate in its SAFE Emergency Preparedness Academy. Classes are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Emergency Operations Center located on East 12th Street in Rome. Tim Herrington, Floyd EMA Director, says that…… read more »
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): The FAME (Film, Arts, Media & Entertainment) Pathway at the Floyd County Schools College & Career Academy collaborated with the Georgia Film Academy this past weekend at the CCA for a AVTF Teacher Training Program that empowers educators across Georgia to elevate their film and media curriculum. The…… read more »
(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): “Literacy is something that we know we have to look at. When you bring folks together around a single cause, they are focused. They are in it, and you can get some things done. That’s exactly what we have done here.” Although those words weren’t the first ones…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) maintains a strong presence in Chattooga County—providing Adult Education, Driver’s Education and Dual Enrollment classes to serve area residents. “Our partnership with GNTC has grown and continues to grow,” said Blake Elsberry, sole commissioner of Chattooga County. “Whether it be in the field…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent in March, up one-tenth over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.0 percent. “Georgia’s job market is red hot with opportunity,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “This continuous growth is a…… read more »
National Small Business Week will be observed April 28th through May 4th. The Rome-Floyd Chamber celebrates and supports small businesses in the community throughout the year, enthuses Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO. A Small Business Week Luncheon has been planned by the Chamber for next Wednesday, May 1st. Powers-Smith encourages local small business owners and…… read more »
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, state and local leaders, and members of the GRACE Commission signed a package of anti-human trafficking legislation into law, including SB 370 – the ninth piece of legislation brought forward and passed by…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): A special reception was held recently to honor and congratulate Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) 2024 GOAL and EAGLE award winners, as well as students who were medalists at SkillsUSA and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) state competitions in Atlanta. The program, held at the Gordon County Campus in…… read more »