(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): Weather permitting, crews will close the right eastbound lane of State Route 140 to continue widening the route. The lane will be closed from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. from Monday through Thursday. The widening project currently underway stretches from Bartow County into Floyd County. WHEN: Monday, March…… read more »
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a Special Called meeting today at 4:15 pm at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. The purpose of the Special Called meeting is to certify the March 12, 2024 election. This meeting will also replace the regularly scheduled…… read more »
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp last week congratulated Major General Richard “Dwayne” Wilson on his selection to become the Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard, effective May 4, 2024. This follows Major General Thomas Carden’s appointment to Deputy Commander of the United States Northern Command/Vice Commander…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): A caring nurse at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center made an impression on a family, not only for the care she provided a patient after surgery but also for making sure family members were taken care of while they were visiting their loved one. For her efforts, Pam Arp…… read more »
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites invite the public to upcoming Ranger Programs. The theme for 2024 is “Tales of Scales” with a focus on reptiles, says Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator. She recommends attendance at Cloudland Canyon State Park for Snakes of Georgia on Sunday, March 17th and Turtles of Georgia on Tuesday, March…… read more »
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Armuchee High School senior and Salutatorian, Kaylee Nichols, has been selected as a Stamps Scholar to Mercer University. Kaylee has been awarded a full scholarship through the Stamps Scholar Program to Mercer University, including full tuition and fees, room and board, an Apple iPad, and up to $16,000…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received the spring 2024 Rome Home Builders Association (RHBA) Scholarship. Franklin Ramirez and Connor Rowell received the scholarship, which rewards academic excellence and provides financial support for students working toward a degree, diploma or certificate in residential construction-related programs, including Air…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Walaa Khateeb-Jabara, a student at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) and member of the Alpha Psi Omicron chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honors society, has been named a 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in January, up seven-tenths over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.5 percent. “Georgia’s January unemployment rate hit its lowest point in over a year,” said Commissioner Thompson. “This speaks…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): State Troopers are urging motorists to prioritize safety and avoid drinking and driving during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend and spring break season. More people on the road mean a higher risk of serious accidents, especially with thousands of students traveling to spring break destinations. Colonel…… read more »