Category Archives: Local News
GA DNR: CLEAN FEEDERS SAVE BIRDS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources):Sick birds are occasionally reported in backyards across Georgia. A common denominator in these incidents is feeders and feeding areas ...
Apr 19, 2024
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE UNCHANGED IN MARCH FROM FEBRUARY, STILL LOWER THAN NATIONAL RATE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor):Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s March unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged from a rev...
Apr 18, 2024
DISCOVER DOWNTOWN ROME’S HIDDEN GEMS: ANNUAL LOFT TOURS SHOWCASE NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN SPACES
(Media release from the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority):The Downtown Development Authority and First National Community Bank invite residents and visitors alike to experience Downtown Rome Lo...
Apr 18, 2024
AHS SENIOR EMALEE COLLINS NAMED 2024 GEORGIA SCHOLAR
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA):Armuchee High senior Emalee Collins is one of only 177 graduating seniors being recognized as 2024 Georgia Scholars, State School Superintendent Richard W...
Apr 18, 2024
NIGHT OF HOPE CONCERT FEATURING BRANDON HEATH MOVED TO THE FORUM RIVER CENTER
(Announcement from AdventHealth Redmond):Due to the inclement weather projected for Friday, the Night of Hope concert featuring Brandon Heath will be hosted at The Forum River Center (2 Government Pla...
Apr 18, 2024
FLOYD COUNTY MATH TEAM HAD GREAT SUCCESS AT THE GCTM GEORGIA STATE MATH TOURNAMENT
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA):The Floyd County Schools JV and middle school math teams competed at the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics state tournament over the weekend in M...
Apr 17, 2024
GEORGIA PSC FINALIZES AND APPROVES GEORGIA POWER’S 2023 IRP UPDATE
(Media release from Georgia Power):The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday voted to approve the stipulated agreement in Georgia Power's 2023 IRP Update proceeding. The agreement was rea...
Apr 17, 2024
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD AND HARBIN CLINIC ANNOUNCE COMBINATION
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd):Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic, the region's two longest-serving health care providers, finalized a long-anticipated strategic combination on Monday, cr...
Apr 16, 2024
EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER TEAMS WITH OTHER NON-PROFITS FOR APRIL OBSERVANCE OF CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
April is observed annually as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Exchange Club Family Resource Center is teaming with other human service agencies this month to inform locals about ways to support chil...
Apr 16, 2024
FLOYD EMA ANNOUNCES BLACKS BLUFF ROAD REPAIR
(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management):Immediate work has begun on the bridge at Brushy Branch on Blacks Bluff Road. Travel will be down to one lane to allow crews and equipment room to...
Apr 16, 2024
