(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): Weather permitting, crews will be repairing a portion of the US 27 bridge over Silver Creek through the end of the month. The work will take place every night through and will close the right northbound and southbound lanes.WHEN: Nightly from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. through June…… read more »
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FLOYD COUNTY EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS TO HOST COMMUNITY WORKSHOP ON JUNE 22ND
(Announcement from the Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers): The Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will present a workshop at the South Rome Community Gardens, located at 607 Pennington Avenue, on Saturday, June 22, from 9am to 12pm. Join the ‘Vegetable Garden Walk’, where participants will delve into identifying and solving common gardening issues.…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY EMA CONTINUES TO RECEIVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK ABOUT ITS SAFE ACADEMY
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency continues to encourage locals to participate in its SAFE Emergency Preparedness Academy. Tim Herrington, Floyd EMA Director, says that SAFE Academy participants have had opportunities to learn about CPR and first aid, active shooter safety, fire safety, and more. Floyd EMA has received positive feedback about the SAFE Academy,…… read more »
GHC PROFESSOR OF HISTORY JAYME FEAGIN SELECTED AS GOVERNOR’S TEACHING FELLOW
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Jayme Feagin, a Professor of History at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), was selected as a Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the May 2024 Symposium, “Artificial Intelligence in the Holistic Classroom.” The symposium focuses on tools, strategies, and ethical practices for integrating AI into course instruction to develop students’ capacity to…… read more »
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE CONDUCTS FIVE-YEAR STATUS REVIEWS OF 59 SOUTHEASTERN SPECIES
(Media release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service): As part of the process mandated by the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct five-year status reviews of 59 endangered or threatened fish, wildlife, and plants. The public is invited to provide information and comments concerning these species on or before August…… read more »
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ACCEPTING BIDS IN SUMMER AUCTION THROUGH JUNE 29TH
(Announcement from Friends of the Library): In celebration of the end of the school year and the beginning of the library’s Summer Reading Program, the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library is showcasing children’s books during its summer auction. There are books and a variety of large sets that will appeal to a wide range…… read more »
LIVE MUSIC ON TAP FOR THIS WEEKEND IN ROME, GEORGIA!
Live music is on tap for this weekend in Rome, Georgia! The 2024 First Friday concert series will get underway this Friday, June 7th. Showtime is slated for 7 pm on the Town Green in downtown Rome. Donny Hammonds will be the opening act, and Brother Mojo will be the headliner. Follow Rome’s Downtown Development…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO CONTINUE 2024 SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES ON JUNE 20TH
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to present the 2024 Summer Speaker Series. Lectures will focus on the Protestant missionary groups which featured prominently in the lives of the Ridge family. The second of these lectures will be Thursday, June 20th at 7PM at The Spires at Berry…… read more »
DISASTER SIMULATION EXERCISE BRINGS REAL-WORLD SCENARIO TO GHC STUDENTS
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Fire, smoke, a helicopter and simulated wreck was visible from the Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Floyd Campus as the Atrium Health Floyd School of Health Sciences at GHC held its annual nursing disaster simulation this spring. With the scenario of a hazardous chemical spill setting the stage for the…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT’S AND DEAN’S LISTS FOR SPRING 2024
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College is proud to announce the students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2024 spring semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.8 or higher during the semester with a course load of at least…… read more »