(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Over the past year, a poignant incident helped illustrate the extraordinary care provided at Atrium Health Floyd’s Level II Trauma Center. Andy Turner was participating in a motocross event when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed head-first into a tree. He was transported to Atrium Health Floyd…… read more »
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ROME LITTLE THEATRE TO PRESENT CLUE OCTOBER 6-15
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s production of Clue will run October 6-15, 2023 at the DeSoto Theater. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion. Six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party…… read more »
GDOL AIMS TO TRANSFORM STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT SYSTEM, PAVE THE WAY FOR NEW ERA OF MODERNIZATION
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is embarking on a groundbreaking journey to revolutionize the state’s unemployment system, ushering in a new era of modernization. This ambitious transformation, undertaken in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), represents a significant step forward in the GDOL’s mission to enhance…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION LOOKS FORWARD TO TRIO OF EVENTS IN FALL OF 2023
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation looks forward to a trio of events in Fall of 2023. The Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K presented by Atrium Health Floyd will take place on Saturday, September 30th, at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. The 5K run will start at approximately 5 pm with a two-mile health…… read more »
GNTC GRADUATE RECEIVES LIFE SAVER AWARD
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Law Enforcement Academy graduate has been recognized for her quick actions that saved a man’s life. Jennifer Nunez, a rookie officer in the Dalton Police Department, and her field training officer were dispatched on July 16 to help a man who was…… read more »
NORTHWEST HEALTH DISTRICT: COVID-19 TESTING MOVED FROM THE COOSA VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS TO FLOYD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT THROUGH OCTOBER 9TH
(Announcement from the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District): The Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District has announced that free COVID-19 testing will move from the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds to the back parking lot at the Floyd County Health Department, 16 E. 12th Street, Rome, from now until Monday, October 9, when…… read more »
GEORGIA DECAL LAUNCHES THRIVING CHILD CARE BUSINESS ACADEMY WITH FREE ONLINE TRAINING AND TOOLS TO STRENGTHEN PROVIDER BUSINESS PRACTICES
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) announced that it has created the Thriving Child Care Business Academy of free online training to help providers enhance their business and financial management skills. DECAL believes that a stable early care and education industry…… read more »
ROME DDA EXPRESSES GRATITUDE FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES AND LOOKS FORWARD TO THE 8TH ANNUAL FIDDLIN’ FEST
As the end of September and the beginning of October are approaching, the Rome Downtown Development Authority expresses gratitude for a successful First Friday concert series and looks forward to another Fiddlin’ Fest. Aundi Lesley, Director, declares that this year’s First Friday concerts were a big hit and drew thousands of visitors to downtown Rome.…… read more »
JOINT TAX CREDIT REVIEW PANEL GATHERS INSIGHT FROM KEY MANUFACTURERS IN THIRD MEETING
(Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office): On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the Joint Tax Credit Review Panel, Co-Chaired by Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R – Rome) and Representative Shaw Blackmon (R – Bonaire), conducted its third meeting at the Christopher Browning Pavilion at Oak Hill in Rome, Georgia. The panel heard from regional manufacturers…… read more »
UTILITY WORK IN CAVE SPRING TO CAUSE TRAVEL DELAYS
(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): Traffic into Cave Spring will be delayed Tuesday September 26, 2023 as utility crews replace a pole at the red light. Work begins at 9 a.m. Commercial traffic will not be permitted. All other traffic will follow signs. * Alabama Street will be closed: detour on Ga 100 or…… read more »