Media release from the Georgia Hospital Association: The Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) has presented its prestigious W. Daniel Barker Leadership Award to Kurt Stuenkel, president of Atrium Health Floyd in Rome. Stuenkel was honored for his longtime leadership of the health system and his success in leading its growth to ensure increased access to care…… read more »
NAMI Rome, GA invites community members to register now to participate in NAMI Walks Rome 2025, slated for Saturday, September 20th at Heritage Park. The park will open at 9 am with onsite registration and festivities. An opening ceremony will be held at 10:30 am and will be followed at 11:15 am by the walk,…… read more »
Media release from LivingProof Recovery: This year, LivingProof Recovery (LPR) proudly celebrates nine years of service to the Rome/Floyd County community—and what a year it’s been! The past year has marked a historic chapter of growth in their journey to support long-term recovery and wellness in Northwest Georgia. 2025 has been a year of expansion, connection,…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced that Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s leading food companies, will invest $400 million to expand its footprint in Georgia. The company will build a new, multi-phase prepared foods facility in LaFayette, Walker County, supporting more than 630 new jobs…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Hunters and anglers – good news! The 2025-2026 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations and Seasons guide is now available both online and in print. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is making it easy to get outdoors by providing all the essential information…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the one-county Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded an unemployment rate of 3.7% in June, up three-tenths over the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 4%. “June’s unemployment trends tell a familiar story — Georgia’s students are stepping into our…… read more »
Less than three months remain until the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels and other stars of aviation take to the skies of Rome, Georgia for the 2025 Wings Over North Georgia air show. The show is set for October 17-19 at Rome’s Russell Regional Airport. A Friday evening twilight show with fireworks will kick off the…… read more »
Media release from the Technical College System of Georgia: The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) on Wednesday announced that its college police departments—serving 88 campuses across 22 colleges—have achieved full State Certification through the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program. This marks the first time in the nation that police departments within a statewide college…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian Kemp on Wednesday announced that the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and the University System of Georgia (USG) signed an articulation agreement to help nursing students seamlessly advance their education and careers, the first of its kind following the passage of HB 192, the…… read more »
A new school year is rapidly approaching. Jennifer Jolly, Executive Director of the Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth, offers some encouragement to local teachers and students – rest and relax during the final days of Summer break and get ready for the 2025-26 school year. Not long after the school year begins, the…… read more »