Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful and Floyd County 4-H want to encourage local students to refrain from throwing away their candy wrappers this Halloween. Instead, get creative and participate in the Candy Wrapper Challenge! Kids willing to accept the challenge are tasked with filling out templates that feature wildlife native to Georgia (a lake sturgeon, a green…… read more »
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TICKETS ON SALE FOR 20TH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center and Gift Shop is now selling tickets for the 20th Annual Empty Bowls to be held Monday, November 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Rome Civic Center.Attendees will receive a meal that includes a choice of soups, salad, bread,…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT AWARDED $137,346.45 GRANT FOR LOCAL DUI ENFORCEMENT
(Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department): The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has announced that the Floyd County Police Department is one of 24 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic grant for the Federal 2024 Fiscal Year. Referred to as a H.E.A.T. grant, Floyd County…… read more »
GDOL: GEORGIA SEES SLIGHT INCREASE IN SEPTEMBER UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has announced that Georgia’s September unemployment rate increased to 3.4 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.3 percent in August. The unemployment rate was four-tenths lower than the national average. “In the face of Georgia’s resilient, opportunity-filled economy, we find ourselves at a…… read more »
CHIAHA HARVEST FAIR SET FOR OCTOBER 28TH AND 29TH AT THE COOSA VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS IN ROME
The Chiaha Harvest Fair will return to the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome next Saturday and Sunday, October 28th and 29th. Event hours are from 10 am to 5 pm both days. Monica Sheppard, Co-Chair, enthuses that Chiaha will feature arts and crafts, tasty food, kids’ activities, and live music. And, of course, attendees will…… read more »
UKRAINIAN POLICE VISIT WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
(From the City of Rome, GA): Representatives of the Ukrainian National Police Force were in Rome on Wednesday to learn about Best Practices from local law enforcement. The visitors started the day with a tour of the jail, and then the SWAT Operations Center.… read more »
UNIVERSITY HQ RANKS SPECIAL EDUCATION DEGREE AT GHC AS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): The website University HQ recently ranked the Associate of Science in Special Education at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) as one of the top 10 best online special education programs in the country. Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Education Alan Nichols says earning an Associate of Science in…… read more »
VIRTUAL CONNECTION TO ENHANCE CRITICAL CARE AT ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD
(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
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
(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 »