Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Why should you plan a trip to one or more of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas (PFA)? Let us tell you! Naturally, the fishing is great as PFAs are managed for fishing by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), but did you…… read more »
Enjoy your 4th of July celebrations but stay safe amid the Summer heat! The National Weather Service anticipates that high temperatures will soar into the mid 90s throughout the holiday weekend. Now is the time to keep an eye on both people and animals, according to Dr. Gary Voccio, Health Director for the Georgia Department…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Date and Time: Thursday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locations: all six GNTC campuses Catoosa County Campus, 120 College Park Drive, Ringgold Floyd County Campus, One Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome Gordon County Campus, 1151 Highway 53 Spur, Calhoun Polk County Campus, 466 Brock Road, Rockmart Walker County Campus, 265 Bicentennial Trail, Rock Spring Whitfield…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Family Medicine Residency is welcoming nine first-year residents and has also named chief residents for the new academic year, which began July 1. The Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program opened in 1976 and is one of the oldest family medicine…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: As AAA gears up to assist nearly 700,000 stranded drivers during Independence Day week, The Auto Club Group is reactivating its Tow to Go program in select states. This free and confidential service provides impaired drivers—and their vehicles—with a safe ride home, helping keep roads safer in Georgia and…… read more »
Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson wants the public to be cautious on area roadways and waterways around the 4th of July. Locals will be taking to the streets, lakes, and pools throughout the holiday weekend, acknowledges Sheriff Roberson, who urges everyone to be aware of their surroundings and be careful. Local law enforcement will be…… read more »
Media release from the City of Rome, GA: The City of Rome will temporarily close the 3rd Avenue Parking Deck from Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 10 to complete planned restriping of parking spaces. The deck will be closed to the public, but will remain accessible to monthly parking permit holders and those with…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Office of Adult Education held its Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremony on June 26 for students who have earned their High School Equivalency diplomas. The ceremony was held at the Conference Center on GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to accommodate students and families…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway (GOHS) is joining our Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) units and 16 Regional Traffic Enforcement Networks to remind drivers to make the right decision to never drive under the influence of any substance that impairs a person’s ability to…… read more »
Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: Georgia’s State Park System has added GRIT Freedom Chairs to its outdoor accessibility program, Outdoors Beyond Barriers. GRIT Freedom Chairs are a new option for visitors with limited mobility. The hybrid three-wheeled wheelchairs — a cross between a manual wheelchair and a mountain bike — are…… read more »