The community is invited to a preview of the Floyd County Teen Maze set for Tuesday, September 5th from 6 pm until 7 pm in the main gym of Georgia Highlands College’s Rome campus, 3175 Cedartown Highway in Rome. The Teen Maze, presented annually by the Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth, is geared…… read more »
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GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP ISSUES STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR ALL OF GEORGIA IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE IDALIA
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency order for all of Georgia in preparation for Hurricane Idalia’s anticipated impact later this week. Currently, the storm system is expected to move through the state Wednesday, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging winds throughout Southeast…… read more »
HARBIN CLINIC GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY AND GI LAB IN ROME GRANTED RENEWED RECOGNITION BY LEADING GASTROINTESTINAL MEDICINE SOCIETY FOR QUALITY AND SAFETY
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society, has recently granted a three-year renewal recognition for quality and safety to Harbin Clinic Gastroenterology Endoscopy & GI Lab in Rome, as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy in all settings where it is practiced…… read more »
TERRI KIRBY JOINS GNTC FOUNDATION’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Foundation announces the appointment of Terri Kirby to the GNTC Foundation Board of Trustees. Kirby is the strategic planning specialist at Emerald Carpets in Dalton. During her time at Emerald Carpets, she set-up facilities in Las Vegas for the company’s west coast business…… read more »
THE SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA TO HOST BENEFIT CONCERT FEATURING THE COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY ON SEPTEMBER 9TH
The Salvation Army of Rome, GA will host a benefit concert featuring The Collingsworth Family on the evening of Saturday, September 9th at 7 pm at the Rome City Auditorium. Tickets are $30.00 for General Admission and $45.00 for Artists Circle. They can be purchased at iTickets.com or from The Salvation Army in Rome Georgia…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: GSP TROOPERS AND MCCD OFFICERS TO CONDUCT HIGH VISIBILITY PATROLS THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): As summer comes to an end and thousands of Georgians hit the road to celebrate the Labor Day holiday, the Georgia Department of Public Safety reminds motorists that Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers and Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) officers will conduct highly visible patrols on…… read more »
CHIAHA GUILD ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE ARTS EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM
(Media release from the Chiaha Guild of Arts and Crafts): The Chiaha Guild of Arts and Crafts is pleased to announce the return of the Arts Education Grant Program. The application is available for K-12 public and private schools and nonprofit organizations in Floyd County. Grant money will be awarded for projects that improve and…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS AWARDED SAFER GEORGIA SCHOOLS GRANT
(Media release from the Rome City Schools): Rome City Schools is excited to announce a significant stride in its ongoing commitment to student safety and security. The school district has been awarded the Safer Georgia Schools Grant. The announcement comes on the heels of the State Board of Education’s meeting on August 24, during which…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP ORDERS ACTIVATION OF STATE OPERATIONS CENTER AHEAD OF IDALIA
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Monday announced that he has directed the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) to monitor and prepare for any impact caused by Tropical Storm Idalia. Partners from all relevant state response agencies…… read more »
GHC ALUM SERVES AS HEALTH EDUCATOR AND HAS HONORS PROJECT IMPLEMENTED AT EMORY
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Recent Georgia Highlands College (GHC) graduate Kristina Von Nordeck is growing her career in healthcare, having spent the last five years in pediatrics and the last 10 years as a Medical Assistant. As a 2023 graduate of the Bachelor of Sciences in Health Sciences program, Von Nordeck now serves as a…… read more »