Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the one-county Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded an unemployment rate of 3.7% in August, down two-tenths over the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 4.1%. “Georgia is the No. 1 state for business, and we’re continuing to build a…… read more »
Media release from BBIG Marketing: With the kids out of school on fall break, it’s the perfect opportunity to spend the afternoon and evening Friday, Oct. 17, watching the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show at Richard Russell Regional Airport in Rome. “Since 2012, the Wings Over North Georgia usually features Saturday and Sunday performances,”…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Georgia: On Saturday, September 20, AdventHealth Georgia hosted a Day of Service, Night of Hope. Over 100 AdventHealth team members from across Northwest Georgia volunteered in the morning for a Day of Service, followed by A Night of Hope community concert which featured Dove Award-winning artist and American Idol participant, Danny…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Dr. George Bosworth, former chair of Floyd Healthcare Management Inc., (FHMI) and retired Harbin Clinic pediatrician, is retiring from his board position and has been named FHMI Chair Emeritus. Building on a family legacy, Dr. Bosworth established his pediatrics practice at Harbin Clinic in 1989. Over the next 14…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), on Wednesday announced that the state has been recognized as the No. 1 state for business by Area Development magazine for the 12th year in a row, marking an unmatched record of success and consistency…… read more »
To celebrate National Public Lands Day, Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites will host “Your State Parks Day” this Saturday, September 27th. Free admission will be offered to visitors who volunteer for a variety of projects. Katy Gramling, Manager of James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park located in Summerville, says that “Your State Parks Day”…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Georgia: AdventHealth Georgia’s Cancer Care team is excited to host Pickleball for Breast Cancer Awareness on Sunday, October 12, at Pickleball 706 in Calhoun, Georgia. This event is FREE and open to the public! AdventHealth invites our Northwest Georgia community to come out and cheer, spectate, play and support breast cancer…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College is proud to announce the students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2025 summer semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.8 or higher during the semester with a course load of at least…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed three new measles cases in Georgia in 2025. The individuals are close contacts of the measles case that was confirmed on Sept. 11, 2025. Two of the individuals are unvaccinated, and the third has an unknown vaccination…… read more »
The Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority invites everyone to the 2025 Cave Spring Pig-Out BBQ Cookoff and Car Show, set for this Saturday, September 27th from 10 am to 3 pm at Rolator Park. Admission is $5 for ages 13 and up. Marley Peals, Director, says that the first 100 people in line will get…… read more »