Category Archives: Local News

VIRTUAL CONNECTION TO ENHANCE CRITICAL CARE AT ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD

October 19, 2023

(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center now have additional access to clinical experts in Charlotte, N.C., through an audio/video connection in their rooms. The service is an enhancement to the already stellar service provided by the local team of experts in…… read more »

NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL CANCER COALITION JOINS THE OBSERVANCE OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN OCTOBER

October 18, 2023

The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition joins the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Erin Hernandez, President and CEO, says that the earlier that breast cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat. She adds that the American Cancer Society recommends regular mammograms by age 45. The coalition provides assistance with cancer…… read more »

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE IS LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY

October 18, 2023

(Announcement from the Rome Christmas Parade Committee): The application deadline for the 2023 Rome Christmas Parade is less than a month away. Locals have until November 15th to apply to participate in this year’s parade, set for Tuesday, November 28th (with a rain date of November 30th). Applications are available at www.romechristmasparade.com. The entry fee is…… read more »

GNTC UNVEILS NEW MOBILE TRAINING LABS

October 18, 2023

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) on Monday, Oct. 16, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Mobile Training Labs at GNTC’s Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton. “We are very excited about this opportunity,” said Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC, adding that GNTC already has plans for…… read more »

GEORGIA STATE PARKS OFFERS TRAVEL TIPS FOR FALL ESCAPES VIA ‘LEAF WATCH 2023’

October 18, 2023

(Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites): The cooler temperatures, the smell of pumpkin-spiced lattes, and waves of red and gold leaves spark the start of fall. Knowing that the fall colors will soon make their appearance, and the trees will transform into a kaleidoscope of color, many leaf peepers find themselves planning their…… read more »

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DEDICATES $200,000 TO EXPAND FINE ARTS EDUCATION IN RURAL SCHOOLS, CHATTOOGA HIGH AMONG THE AWARDEES

October 18, 2023

(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): The Georgia Department of Education is awarding a total of $200,000 to rural school districts to help them expand the fine arts opportunities available to students, the sixth round of such funding, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced today. Thirteen rural schools are receiving stART grants, which…… read more »

SCRAP TIRE AMNESTY DAYS SCHEDULED FOR THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

October 17, 2023

Scrap Tire Amnesty Days will be offered again by the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center this Friday, October 20th from 12 pm until 5 pm and Saturday, October 21st from 8 am until 2 pm at the GE Plant, located at 1389 Redmond Circle in Rome. The Scrap Tire Amnesty Days are made possible by a grant…… read more »

GOVERNOR KEMP: SEPTEMBER ADJUSTED REVENUES DOWN 3.2 PERCENT

October 17, 2023

(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of September totaled nearly $3.3 billion, for an increase of $199.1 million or 6.4 percent compared to September 2022, when net tax collections totaled almost $3.1 billion for the month. $199.8 million of September’s tax revenue…… read more »

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