June is National Reunification Month. It is a time to celebrate reunification of families and its impact on the lives of children who have been in the foster care system, attests Mary Margaret Mauer, Co-Founder of Restoration Rome, who adds that reunification is a primary goal of her organization. Mauer asserts that reunification is made…… read more »
(Story written by Julie Linebeck, University of West Georgia https://www.westga.edu/news/academics/education/ghc-uwg-integrated-health-wellness.php) A new agreement between the University of West Georgia and Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will give health and wellness students an accelerated pathway to a master’s degree. “University of West Georgia’s Master of Science in Integrative Health and Wellness degree is an approved training program with the National Board for…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities and meet faculty and staff. The event on Thursday, June 13, will take place from 10 a.m. to…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Angelica Hernandez’s ability to connect with her patients at Atrium Health Floyd Behavioral Health has not gone unnoticed by those she cares for. From ensuring a suicidal patient got immediate care, to helping see that important medications were received, Hernandez has shown dedication to those who rely on her.…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer and a period known as the “100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers,” which runs through Labor Day weekend. This is a time when there is an increase in the number of fatal crashes involving teen drivers. “Now that…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average remains steady at the pump. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average remains the same as a week ago, is 10 cents less than a month ago, and 7 cents more than this time…… read more »
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Floyd County Elections Office successfully completed an audit of all ballots cast in the 2024 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election, for the Sheriff of Floyd County, Clerk of Superior Court, as well as the Democratic District 14 United States House of Representatives. The Secretary of State selected the Justice Supreme…… read more »
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre invites the public to celebrate 90 years of theatre magic at their Summer Soiree, June 30th, from 5-9pm. In celebration of close to a century of live theatre in Rome and Floyd County, Rome Little Theatre is inviting patrons, volunteers, and lovers of all things art…… read more »
(Media release from Darlington School): Darlington’s Board of Trustees elected five new members at the May meeting. Wade Brannon (’79) is the CEO of the Pigtails and Crewcuts franchise and founder of Heavenly Hams, which was sold to the Honeybaked Ham Co. He previously served on Darlington’s Board of Visitors and Centennial Celebration Committee, and is…… read more »
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley will continue the year-long celebration of its 40th anniversary with the Overall Ball on Saturday, June 22nd at Oak Hill Pavilion. Tickets to the event cost $50 a person and include dinner, cocktails, and live music from Kevin Allen Music Productions, enthuses Betsy Allgood, Executive Director of the local…… read more »