(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): When Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Yosdel Castaneda receives her diploma in Welding and Joining Technology, she knows that she is helping to forge a new career path for women in that profession. Castaneda, at 19, was the youngest of eight female students GNTC Welding and Joining Technology…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Felix Monterrosa is applying the skills he has learned at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) to his career, recently taking on the role of Director of Environmental Services at Advent Health Redmond Hospital in Rome. In his role, Monterrosa oversees more than 60 employees who are tasked with sanitizing and…… read more »
(Media release from the Exchange Club Family Resource Center): Hampton Inn & Suites and the Family Resource Center are excited to host the 12th Annual “Tee Off Against Child Abuse” Golf Tournament on May 10, 2024. The event has raised thousands of dollars to date to support child abuse prevention programs offered by the Family…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): The rising numbers of measles cases in the U.S. have both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Atrium Health Floyd pediatrician Dr. Tyler Barnes concerned. From January 1 to March 14, 2024, there were 58 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S., compared to 58 for all of…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average saw a nominal decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 3 cents less than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and…… read more »
Advance in person voting will take place throughout the next three weeks for the May 21st primary election. Floyd County voters may cast an early ballot on weekdays between the hours of 7:30 am until 5:30 pm from Monday, April 29th through Friday, May 17th at one of three locations – Saturday voting will be…… read more »
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Road improvements are underway in some parts of Floyd County that officials hope will curb the rate of injuries and crashes on our local roads. The safety strategy is thanks in part to a grant from the state Department of Transportation. Contractors have already been seen on Calhoun Road…… read more »
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): On Tuesday, May 7, AdventHealth Redmond is hosting Strike Out Stroke Night at AdventHealth Stadium to support stroke awareness and prevention. Throughout the game, courageous stroke survivors and some of AdventHealth Redmond’s medical experts will be featured. Each AdventHealth Redmond team member receives two free tickets; proof of badge is…… read more »
(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): Rome City Schools has officially entered into an agreement with Kennesaw State University to help bring mental health professionals into local schools to help deal with rising anxiety, depression, and other adverse mental health effects in students. “We are pleased to be able to be a part of…… read more »
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency continues to encourage locals to participate in its SAFE Emergency Preparedness Academy. Classes are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Emergency Operations Center located on East 12th Street in Rome. Tim Herrington, Floyd EMA Director, says that…… read more »