(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): For the second consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd Medial Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plusquality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved…… read more »
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): At the start of an international trip to promote the No. 1 state for business and further job creation in Georgia, Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced that S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its “AAA with a stable outlook” assessment for the state’s credit worthiness. Because…… read more »
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley has spent 2024 in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, enthuses that this has been a great year so far and invites the public to join the celebration. The next event will be the annual Drive One FORE! Habitat golf tournament scheduled for Monday, October 7th…… read more »
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet today for a third public hearing regarding the millage rate for county M&O, Fire, and Solid Waste, in addition to their regular meeting, at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. A caucus will take place at 4 pm in the Caucus Room…… read more »
(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): More than 100 Rome High School students have been recognized as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars. These students demonstrated amazing dedication to their classes, vigorous work during the school year, and a commitment to achievement. Having 102 AP Scholars at Rome High is not only a testament to the…… read more »
(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 fourth and final of these lectures will be Thursday, August 8th at 7PM. The event will…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): As 1.7 million children across Georgia begin heading back to school, AAA urges motorists to slow down and stay alert in neighborhoods, and school zones. Also, to be especially vigilant for pedestrians during before- and after-school hours. Children are particularly vulnerable during the afternoon hours following…… read more »
The first day of the 2024-2025 school year is approaching, and Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County is preparing for it by seeking new mentors and volunteers. Gregory Wooten, Executive Director, urges those who want to have a positive impact on local students to visit Communities In Schools of Rome-Floyd County (cisrome-floyd.org) for pending updates…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) on Thursday provided details on forthcoming transportation programs and projects receiving funding as a result of a $1.5 billion investment from Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s amended FY 24 budget recommendation, recently approved by the Georgia General Assembly.Georgia continues to benefit from…… read more »
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of the Floyd County Administration building, 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome. The purpose of the special called meeting is to adopt the full 2024 millage rate resolution.…… read more »