(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is waiving its $30 application fee through the month of November to help reduce barriers for those seeking to attain a college education. Called “No Fee November,” this opportunity is available to all student types, from high school seniors to transfer students to non-traditional working…… read more »
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ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND WELCOMES CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEONS
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): This week, a group of three cardiothoracic surgeons signed contracts to join AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery at Redmond Road. AdventHealth Redmond is pleased to welcome Ademola Adeseye, MD, MPH, Dhru Girard, MD, and Cyrus J. Parsa, MD, to the AdventHealth Redmond team. “This is an extremely qualified and talented group of cardiothoracic surgeons…… read more »
TRICK-OR-TREAT! HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES ABOUND IN ROME
It’s Halloween! Families will have plenty of opportunities to safely enjoy trick or treating and other festivities around Rome today. Downtown Trick-or-Treat will be hosted by Rome’s Downtown Development Authority from 3 pm until 5 pm. Area businesses will hand out candy to kids ages 12 and under. Public safety and community partners will host…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES NEW MICROSOFT DATA CENTER CAMPUS
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority): Rome Floyd County Development Authority announced on Monday the purchase by Microsoft of approximately 347 acres on Huffaker Road in Rome and Floyd County for the development of a datacenter campus, creating 150 high paying new jobs and investing over $1,000,000,000. The company worked with the Rome…… read more »
CHILI FEST COOK-OFF SET FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): The stage is set for the ultimate chili cook off on Saturday, Nov. 4 as 26 teams will vie for the title of Rome’s best Chili at the Chili Fest Cook Off presented by Georgia Power at Ridge Ferry Park. Can the Chili Pros be the first back-to-back…… read more »
GNTC FOUNDATION AWARDS GENE HAAS SCHOLARSHIPS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received the Gene Haas Scholarship, which rewards academic excellence and provides financial support for students working toward a degree, diploma or certificate in the Precision Machining and Manufacturing program. Jeshua Freeman, Floyd County Campus, and Jason Ward, Whitfield Murray Campus,…… read more »
FREEMAN FERRY ROAD CLOSED, DETOURS IN PLACE UNTIL WEDNESDAY
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will close Freeman Ferry Road to thru traffic at #1025 beginning Tuesday October 31, 2023 at 8 a.m. to replace two cross drains near the address. The road will remain closed until Wednesday November 1, 2023 at 4pm. Please use Freeman Ferry Road and Canard Road as detours.…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE BELOW $3 A GALLON
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to drop at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 30 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more »
AAA OFFERS SAFETY REMINDERS FOR HALLOWEEN
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrians. AAA reminds drivers to expect more pedestrians on the road, as millions of children and families across Georgia will be trick-or-treating through neighborhoods. “There is an increased risk of pedestrian crashes on Halloween night,…… read more »
EARLY VOTING IN NOVEMBER 7TH ELECTION CONTINUES FOR ONE MORE WEEK
This is the last week of early voting in the November 7th general election. Floyd County voters may cast their advance in-person ballots at either of two locations in Rome – the Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street, or the Anthony Recreation Center, 2901 Garden Lakes Boulevard – at any time between the hours of…… read more »