(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will host Preview Days this February, with free community events on Saturday, February 10, at the Floyd Campus and on Saturday, February 24, at the Cartersville site. The Floyd Campus is located at 3175 Cedartown Hwy, Rome, GA 30161 and the Cartersville site is located…… read more »
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ROME’S DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LOOKS FORWARD TO THE RETURN OF SPECIAL EVENTS IN 2024
Rome’s Downtown Development Authority is looking forward to the return of special events this year. Aundi Lesley, DDA Director, says that events like Ro-Flo Fest, First Fridays, and Fiddlin Fest will be back in 2024. The DDA is now in the midst of planning for these special events and seeks input from the public, adds…… read more »
SOUTH BROAD BRIDGE INSPECTION TO NECESSITATE LANE CLOSURES
(Announcement from the City of Rome, GA): The Rome Engineering Services Department would like the public to know the South Rome Bridge will have scheduled lane closures on January 29, 30, and 31, 2024 to allow for bridge inspections. This work will not require closure of the bridge, but will require the closure of one outside lane…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW CARDIOLOGY OFFICE LOCATION IN TRION
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce the opening of a new cardiology clinic location in Trion, opening January 22. Residents in and around Trion can easily access expert heart care close to home, provided by AdventHealth Medical Group cardiologist, Himanshu Patel, MD. AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Trion is…… read more »
GEORGIA DPH CONFIRMS MEASLES CASE IN METRO ATLANTA
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated resident of the metro Atlanta area. The individual was exposed to measles while traveling out of the country. DPH is working to identify anyone who may have had contact with…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT HOLDS STEADY FOR THE NEW YEAR
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s December unemployment rate held steady at 3.4 percent, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. The unemployment rate remained three-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Georgia posted incredible numbers in 2023, sporting a blockbuster year with over 5.1 million…… read more »
REMINDER: ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER TO HOST FIRST COLLECTION EVENT OF 2024 ON JANUARY 20TH
Here’s a reminder to Floyd County residents that the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive in Rome, will host its first Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Event for 2024 this Saturday, January 20th from 9 am to 3 pm. Appointments must be scheduled in advance, says Emma Wells, Director of Solid Waste for Floyd…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SUPERINTENDENT WOODS APPOINTS LEADER TO BUILD STATEWIDE LITERACY COACHING MODEL
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): State School Superintendent Richard Woods has selected Dr. J. Nicholas Philmon, who played an integral role in the development of structured literacy practices in Marietta City Schools, to develop and lead a statewide literacy coaching model in Georgia. As Structured Literacy Coaching Coordinator, Dr. Philmon – who…… read more »
ICE SKATING CONTINUES EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY THROUGH THE END OF JANUARY AT THE RINK AT RIDGE FERRY PARK
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): As winter weather settles in around the Rome area, Rome and Floyd County residents have a chance to enjoy Rome’s newest winter tradition for a few more weeks. Due to high popularity and demand, Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Atlanta Event Specialists have decided to extend…… read more »
SPEAKER BURNS, PRO TEM JONES ANNOUNCE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAJOR INVESTMENTS IN PRE-K EDUCATION
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office): Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) and Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) held a press conference on Tuesday to announce recommendations for significant investments in Pre-K education to expand access and increase teacher pay. “Education really is the foundation for our state’s success, and over the…… read more »