Category Archives: Local News
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD SCHEDULES JOB FAIR FOR MARCH 18TH
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd):Area residents interested in a career in health care with Atrium Health Floyd will have multiple opportunities during a Spring Fling job fair at the Rome Civic...
Mar 11, 2024
APPLY TO GHC DAY PLANNED FOR MARCH 18TH WITH APPLICATION FEE WAIVED FOR ATTENDEES
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College):Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is inviting the public to visit campus, meet with admissions counselors and complete a free enrollment application as par...
Mar 11, 2024
PUBLIC ADVISED TO EXPECT TRAVEL DELAYS AND INCREASED TRAFFIC DUE TO CAMPAIGN RALLY
Local law enforcement and public safety officials are advising the public to anticipate travel delays and increased traffic around downtown Rome due to a campaign rally for former President Donald Tru...
Mar 08, 2024
FLOYD COUNTY EXTENSION MASTER GARDENERS INVITE THE PUBLIC TO WORKSHOP ON PRUNING SET FOR MARCH 23RD
(Announcement from the Floyd County Master Gardener Volunteers, Floyd County Extension):The Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will present a free Community Workshop about “Prunin...
Mar 08, 2024
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME INVITES THE PUBLIC TO ITS ANNUAL HERB & PLANT SALE SLATED FOR APRIL 6TH AND 7TH
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home):Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to announce that they will once again host the annual Herb & Plant Sale at the Coosa Valley Fair...
Mar 07, 2024
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING
The Rome-Floyd Chamber’s Annual Meeting was held on Tuesday afternoon at Berry College.According to the Chamber, highlights included the presentation of awards to the following:Small Business of...
Mar 06, 2024
GNTC’S PARAMEDICINE AND EMS PROGRAMS EARN REACCREDITATION
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) Emergency Medical Services and Paramedicine programs have earned reaccreditation by the Comm...
Mar 06, 2024
ROME HIGH STUDENTS PLACE AT REGION LITERARY COMPETITION
(Media release from the Rome, GA City Schools):Several Rome High School students placed at the Region Literary Meet on Monday at Allatoona High School.Zoey Goss and Sam Thomas each grabbed second-plac...
Mar 06, 2024
DR. P.J. LYNN HONORED WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd):Dr. P.J. Lynn, medical director of emergency and hospital medicine at Atrium Health Floyd Cherokee Medical Center, has received the 2023 Family Physician Commu...
Mar 06, 2024
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF DAVE ROBERSON QUALIFIES TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION
(Media release from Citizens for Roberson):Sheriff Dave Roberson qualified on Monday to run for a second term in office, seeking reelection in the Republican Primary on May 21."I want to sincerely tha...
Mar 06, 2024
