(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): As spring warms up, snakes are moving and Daniel Sollenberger’s phone is ringing. As state herpetologist for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Sollenberger is a go-to for snake questions. In the spring, most of those questions center on two topics: What species is this and…… read more »
(Media release from American Red Cross, Georgia Region): Join the American Red Cross for its 10th annual Giving Day on Wednesday, March 27. Giving Day is an opportunity for local communities to come together on one day to help families impacted by a home fire or other disaster who urgently need Red Cross services to get…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Spring Plant Sale at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), an annual tradition in Rome, will be held April 8-11. The sale will begin on Monday, April 8, at 8 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. The sale will continue Tuesday, April 9, through Thursday, April 11, from…… read more »
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Model High School students, led by Jessica Kennedy, competed in the AA state literary competition over the weekend where they represented Floyd County Schools well. Junior Sara Grace Abernathy won her second consecutive state literary competition in International Extemporaneous Speaking. In addition to her first-place accomplishment, Abernathy also…… read more »
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Medical Group is proud to announce that Shirley Greenway, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, RNFA, has joined the cardiology team at AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Rome. Shirley Greenway, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, RNFA, is a certified adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner who specializes in cardiac care. Her desire is to educate and…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average remains steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average remains the same as a week ago, is 22 cents more than a month ago, and 13…… read more »
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below: The Floyd County…… read more »
(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): Norfolk Southern will close the rail crossing at Byrd Station Road starting Monday March 25 for repairs. The crossing will be closed to all traffic, which will require anyone traveling on Byrd Station Road to identify detours for possibly two days. The railroad plans to install new rail at…… read more »
(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): After a rigorous interview and testing process, Rome High School’s Alexa Acevedo has been selected as a Governor’s Honors Finalist for Foreign Language (French) and will attend the Governor’s Honor Program this summer. The Georgia Governor’s Honors Program, more commonly known as GHP, is a residential summer program…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Measles vaccination is important for all children to prevent measles infection and reduce the risk of community transmission, but it is especially important…… read more »