March is observed annually as Red Cross Month. The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia is taking advantage of this opportunity to educate the public about the organization’s mission and how to get involved, according to Carla Maton, Executive Director. Maton attests that there are many ways to support the Red Cross, like serving as…… read more »
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Floyd County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Glenn White, has named Ashley Flagello assistant principal at Armuchee High School. “I am so excited and honored for this opportunity to serve in this role at Armuchee High School,” said Flagello. “I am a graduate of Armuchee High School and have spent…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): As the end of March draws near, trout stocking trucks are loading up high-quality trout to head to your favorite North Georgia waterways. Over 200,000 trout are ready for stocking. Thanks to the long-standing partnership between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resource Division (GADNR…… read more »
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Gordon is hosting the AdventHealth AngioScreen bus on Tuesday, April 2 from 8 am to 2 pm. The AngioScreen bus will be parked in front of main entrance of AdventHealth Gordon. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke.…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s February unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged from a revised 3.1 percent in January. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “In Georgia, we’re not just keeping pace with the nation – we’re leading the charge in building an…… read more »
(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): From the sweltering final days of July to the cold, blustery days in February and early March, Grand Illusion, Rome Middle School’s Show Choir, worked hard and competed hard, grabbing awards and honors at several competitions. But before Grand Illusion could hit the stage, the group had to…… read more »
(Media release from Darlington School): Malcolm Mitchell, a Super Bowl champion, highly decorated Georgia Bulldog, award-winning children’s author, and founder of the Share the Magic Foundation, will be the 20th speaker in the annual Class of 1953 Lectureship Series on Thursday, April 4. He will host a READing Rally for students in Pre-K to 5 and…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student Juan Miguel Lopez has received the Kitty Felker Memorial Scholarship. Lopez, a resident of Dalton, is a student in the Surgical Technology program at the Walker County Campus in Rock Spring. Established by Octavio Perez, the scholarship provides financial support to students…… read more »
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) has named Surgery Center of Rome as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation. AORN’s Go Clear Award signifies that the surgical teams at Surgery Center of Rome have successfully completed the comprehensive, evidence-based program and adopted technologies to ensure a…… read more »
Many people around Rome and Floyd County have observed smoke rising in the area over recent days. That is because the Georgia Forestry Commission has been conducting prescribed burns. Objectives of prescribed burns are to clear hazardous undergrowth, remove old vegetation and make room for new growth, and to reduce the spread of invasive pests,…… read more »