(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): Kawanna Leath has been named AdventHealth Redmond’s latest Sunflower Award recipient. This award is a compliment of the DAISY Award and recognizes the incredible work done by someone in a non-nursing role that supports the nursing staff. Leath, an environmental services team member at AdventHealth Redmond, was nominated by a coworker…… read more »
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Elections & Registration will hold a Special Called Meeting on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206, of the Floyd County Administration building located at 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome. The purpose of the special called meeting is to certify the Tuesday, June 18,…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s May unemployment rate was 3.2, up one-tenth from a revised 3.1 percent in April. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Confidence in Georgia’s job market isn’t the only thing hitting all-time highs – a record…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): AAA projects Independence Day travelers will set new records both nationwide and in Georgia. More than 70.9 million people around the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or more away from home. Approximately 2.3 million of those will be Georgians. “The summer travel season is off…… read more »
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): For Men’s Health Month, it is important to spread awareness for prostate cancer prevention and health screening education. The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men, after lung…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Random acts of kindness can bring light to your community, where you live, work and play. Jason Jordan, director of pastoral care, is urging Atrium Health Floyd teammates to spread their compassion beyond the workplace this year. While the summer solstice falls on June 20 (Thursday), Jordan wants to…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): Migratory bird season hunting dates and regulations for Georgia were recently approved by the Board of Natural Resources, so waterfowl hunters can start making their 2024-2025 season plans, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Thankfully, estimates of annual waterfowl…… read more »
Summer will officially arrive this Thursday, June 20th, but the Summer heat has already arrived. Local physicians and public health officials are warning people to take the proper precautions to stay safe amid sizzling temperatures. Dr. Gary Voccio, the Health Director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District, urges area residents to…… read more »
Voting is open through Wednesday, June 19th for the People’s Choice Award in the 2024 Georgia’s Rome Photo Contest & Exhibition. Entries are posted on the Georgia’s Rome page on Facebook. The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism recently accepted photographs which showcase the beauty of Rome, Cave Spring, and Floyd County. Now it is up…… read more »
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), on Monday announced the initiation of an in-depth, system-wide assessment of the state corrections system to identify current strengths, opportunities, and recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. This marks the latest measure…… read more »