Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will host Preview Days this fall semester, with free community events on Saturday, September 21, at the Floyd Campus and on Saturday, October 19, at the Cartersville site. The Floyd Campus is located at 3175 Cedartown Hwy, Rome, GA 30161 and the Cartersville site is…… read more »
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ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND’S LIFE-CHANGING HEART CARE
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: When diagnosed with the condition of heart failure, a common initial response is to lose hope. Patients are requested to get treatment that leaves them physically and mentally exhausted, then use the remaining energy for daily activities. Many health conditions are serious, but when it comes to the heart, the…… read more »
NEW PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INITIATIVE LAUNCHED FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA, COMMUNITY INPUT SOUGHT
Media release from NWGA Charter Academy Initiative: On Tuesday, August 20, elected officials and community leaders came together at Georgia Highlands College as the founding group unveiled plans for a transformative public charter school in northwest Georgia, aimed at providing innovative educational opportunities for local families. With over 80 public charter schools already enriching communities…… read more »
GOHS: ‘HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER’ DUI PREVENTION AND ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN STARTS MONDAY
Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: Be a hero by choosing not to drive after drinking because Georgia law enforcement officers are taking all drunk and drugged drivers they find on the road to jail. Those who choose to pass the keys to a sober designated driver or arrange a ride…… read more »
GHC ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT’S AND DEAN’S LISTS FOR SUMMER 2024
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has announced students named to the Summer 2024 President’s List and Dean’s List. To achieve President’s List status, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and attain a minimum of nine semester hours of credit. To make Dean’s List students, must complete a minimum…… read more »
ROME CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES SUPERINTENDENT’S REVIEW
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome City Board of Education met for a called board meeting on Monday, Aug. 19 at the Central Office Board Room. The board met to conduct the review for Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Holland. The board evaluated Dr. Holland on 10 key points, including…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome Little Theatre’s production of Disney’s Descendants: The Musical will run August 30-September 8, 2024, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm. Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films! Imprisoned on…… read more »
RECENT GRADUATE OF ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD’S FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM NOW SEEING PATIENTS IN ROME
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Dr. Kristin Ray, a recent graduate of Atrium Health Floyd’s Family Medicine Residency program, is seeing patients at Atrium Health Floyd Primary Care Family Medicine #102, 28 John Davenport Drive, in Rome. Ray’s mother and grandmother were both nurses, which played a role in her decision to become a…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP, JOINED BY COMMISSIONERS JOHN KING AND RUSSEL CARLSON, PROVIDES UPDATE ON GEORGIA ACCESS AND PATHWAYS
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: On Monday, Governor Brian Kemp, joined by Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King, Department of Community Health Commissioner Russel Carlson, and healthcare stakeholders, took part in a roundtable focused on the current and future state of healthcare in Georgia, specifically regarding the Georgia Access and…… read more »
GA DPH’S NORTHWEST HEALTH DISTRICT OBSERVES NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH, MEASLES CASE CONFIRMED IN METRO ATLANTA
August is observed every year as National Immunization Awareness Month. Dr. Gary Voccio, who serves as Health Director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s 10-county Northwest Health District, attests that the goal of the observance is to highlight the importance of vaccination for all people, children and adults. For additional information about immunizations and…… read more »