(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Emergency Medical Services and Paramedicine programs have earned reaccreditation by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). “The EMS programs are very challenging because students are usually working full-time and must learn so much information in…… read more »
(Media release from the Rome, GA City Schools): Several Rome High School students placed at the Region Literary Meet on Monday at Allatoona High School. Zoey Goss and Sam Thomas each grabbed second-place finishes with Goss earning hers in humorous interpretation, and Thomas earning his in Boys Solo. Kory Adams and Chloe Littlejohn each posted third-place…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Dr. P.J. Lynn, medical director of emergency and hospital medicine at Atrium Health Floyd Cherokee Medical Center, has received the 2023 Family Physician Community and Volunteer Services Award from the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians.The award recognizes physicians’ outstanding support of their local communities and outstanding contributions in philanthropy.…… read more »
(Media release from Citizens for Roberson): Sheriff Dave Roberson qualified on Monday to run for a second term in office, seeking reelection in the Republican Primary on May 21. “I want to sincerely thank you for the opportunity to serve as your sheriff for the last three years; it has been the greatest honor of…… read more »
The Rome Downtown Development Authority is looking forward to a busy Spring. Activities will begin with the 2024 Loft Tours, slated for Saturday, April 20th from 10 am to 12 pm. Jennifer Bailey, Administrative Coordinator, says that these tours will give participants an opportunity to explore the unique living spaces of downtown Rome. Tours will…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Jennifer Reynolds, career transition specialist at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome, as its 2024 Staff Member of the Year Award winner. The award recognizes technical college staff who make significant contributions to the college and to technical education. Dr. Heidi…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced the success of the Georgia Department of Education’s statewide service initiative, Georgia Schools Care, held from November 8 through December 15, 2023. This annual initiative brought together the entire educational family, including students and staff, fostering a sense of community and…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Department of Transportation): On Thursday, February 29, 2024, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) signed a historic Bat Conservation Funding Programmatic Agreement that will transfer conservation funding from Georgia DOT to GDNR for the purpose of land acquisition and management to maximize…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is again collaborating with Quality Care for Children (QCC) on a multimedia campaign to help families across the state find safe, affordable, high-quality summer camp programs. Summer camps are popular in Georgia and families have…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average has reversed its downward trend. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 7 cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents more than this time last year. It…… read more »