(Media release from the Georgia Archives): The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council, in conjunction with the University of Georgia and the Georgia Archives, has available one stipend to cover attendance at the 2024 Georgia Archives Institute (GAI). The stipend is funded by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) and is…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average creeps up slowly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.03 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent more than a week ago, 8 cents more than a month ago, and 23 cents…… read more »
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Their caucus will begin at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. View their agenda online at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below. The Floyd…… read more »
Today is the deadline to register to vote in Georgia’s Presidential Preference Primary slated for Tuesday, March 12th. Georgians may check their voter registration status on the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov. Early voting for this election will begin next Monday, February 19th and will continue through Friday, March 8th. Floyd County…… read more »
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, located at 412 Lavender Drive, will host an Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, March 9th from 9 am until 1 pm. This event is intended for Rome and Floyd County residents only. Attendees must have proof of residency like a license or utility bill, states Emma Wells, Director of Solid Waste…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services): The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), in partnership with HOPE for Georgia Moms at Northeast Georgia Health System (HOPE), has announced $60,000 in community mini-grants available to fund community-based Medicaid/PeachCare for Kids® redetermination awareness and educational activities. These grants will leverage local partner expertise to…… read more »
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries requests financial contributions and helping hands from around the community to support its mission to feed the hungry. The area non-profit serves Floyd, Polk, and Chattooga Counties with its food pantry that is located at 90 East Callahan Street in Rome. It also provides for the nutritional needs of students throughout…… read more »
(Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley): On Friday, February 9th, the 40th day of the year, Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley announces the launch of its 40th anniversary. Habitat will celebrate the organization’s commitment to transforming generations through homeownership all year long! Established in 1984, the nonprofit affordable home builder will commemorate its…… read more »
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Medical Group is proud to announce that Connie Witt, FNP-C, has joined our team at AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Trion. Witt joins Wayne Richey, MD, J. Marc Wilder, PA-C and the care team at AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Trion which offers a wide range of…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): The mother of a baby boy who was cared for at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit wanted to recognize someone for the outstanding compassion they showed him. She ended up nominating six registered nurses who she said went “above and beyond for my family.” “No…… read more »