(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): A recent announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shared that over $1.3 billion in apportionments will be disbursed to U.S. states through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) Program to support fish and wildlife conservation and outdoor recreational access. This program, established in…… read more »
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO HOST 40TH BIRTHDAY BASH ON SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD
(Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley): In 1984, Habitat Coosa Valley joined the international community of Habitat for Humanity, taking on the united mission of building homes and hope. Since then, Habitat Coosa Valley has built 60 houses for families throughout our service area and just short of half of those families…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND NAMED ONE OF NATION’S TOP 50 CARDIOVASCULAR HOSPITALS BY FORTUNE AND PINC AI
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Redmond was identified as one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™according to an independent quality analysis based on a balanced scorecard provided by PINC AI™ and reported by Fortune. To be considered, each hospital had to provide various forms of cardiovascular care offered at their facility. For the…… read more »
PEPPERELL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PLACE SECOND IN THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION’S STUDENT CHEF COMPETITION
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Pepperell High School students Ava Burkhalter, Olivia Edwards, and Ruby Spain participated in the GaDOE Student State Chef Competition where they placed second overall. The trio was coached by Mrs. Laura Byrd. The dish that earned a second-place finish for the chefs of PHS was a sweet and…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF FIVE MEMBERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces the appointments of Josh Ingle, Tyler Kendall, Jeff Petrea, Jessica “Missy” Puckett and Megan Talley to its Board of Directors. Ingle has served as superintendent of Dade County Schools since 2021. His previous positions with the school system include director of Public…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE SPIKED OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average spikes during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 15 cents more than a week ago, 19 cents more than a month ago, and 12 cents more than this time…… read more »
TRAFFIC ALERT FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: ONE LANE OF STATE ROUTE 140 CLOSED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
(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 »
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TO CERTIFY MARCH 12TH ELECTION RESULTS
(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 »
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES INCOMING ADJUTANT GENERAL OF GEORGIA NATIONAL GUARD
(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 »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD’S PAM ARP EARNS DAISY AWARD
(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 »