(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Joshua Herndon, M.D., treats adult patients of all ages at Atrium Health Floyd Primary Care Medicine in Summerville. He has a passion for internal medicine and treating older patients. “I think being from a small town and actually coming from a blue-collar family allows me to interact with my…… read more »
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ROBINSON LOOKS FORWARD TO SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE ROME CITY COMMISSION
Wayne Robinson looks forward to serving the citizens of Rome, Georgia as a member of the Rome City Commission. Robinson, a local builder and developer, was elected to serve in Ward 3 of the Commission in Tuesday’s election, along with incumbents Bill Collins and Craig McDaniel. Robinson said during a Wednesday interview on WLAQ’s ‘Good…… read more »
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH IS VETERANS DAY; EVENTS WILL BE HELD TO HONOR VETERANS IN ROME AND CAVE SPRING
The American Legion Post 5 invites the public to their Veterans Day Program scheduled for this Saturday, November 11th at 11 am at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. This program will be held by the Tomb of the Known Soldier Charles Graves (a local soldier who was killed in World War 1). The main speaker for 2023…… read more »
HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN IN SUMMERVILLE WILL HOST A FALL BLUEGRASS PARTY THIS SATURDAY
Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, 200 North Lewis Street in Summerville, will host a Fall Bluegrass Party this Saturday, November 11th from 4 pm until 7 pm. Jessee and the Boys will perform at that event, enthuses Tina Cox, Executive Director of the Paradise Garden Foundation. Event admission is free to members and Chattooga County residents,…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP RENEWS STATE OF EMERGENCY, EXTENDING STATE GAS TAX SUSPENSION
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced he issued an executive order extending the State of Emergency due to ongoing high prices and uncertain economic conditions caused by failed policies coming out of Washington, D.C. This extension continues the suspension of the state’s excise tax on…… read more »
GEORGIA LABOR COMMISSIONER UNVEILS ‘WALKING THE LAST MILE’ REENTRY PROGRAM
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson on Wednesday unveiled the Walking the Last Mile reentry program, a new initiative administered by the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) in partnership with the Georgia Department of Corrections. The program aims to train and support returning citizens transitioning from incarceration back to…… read more »
RESULTS FROM NOVEMBER 7TH GENERAL ELECTION
The November 7, 2023 general election is on the books! In the race for Rome City Commission – Jim Bojo (incumbent), Harry Brock, and Mark Cochran (incumbent) were elected to fill the seats in Ward 1. Bill Collins (incumbent), Craig McDaniel (incumbent), and Wayne Robinson will fill the three seats in Ward 3. The 2023…… read more »
VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS SOUGHT FOR THE 36TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING LOVE FEAST
Volunteers and donations are sought for the 36th annual Thanksgiving Love Feast. The traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be served at the Rome Civic Center on Thursday, November 23rd from 11 am until 2 pm (or until the food runs out). Carrying on this holiday tradition requires a lot of hard work, volunteers, and donations, according…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA’S OCTOBER ADJUSTED TAX REVENUES DOWN 5.7 PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of October totaled $2.62 billion, for a decrease of $84.4 million or 3.1 percent compared to October 2022, when net tax collections totaled nearly $2.71 billion for the month. $70.5 million of October’s tax revenue changes…… read more »
LEARN TO SNOW SKI OR SNOWBOARD WHILE EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT THIS JANUARY AT GHC
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): It’s getting close to winter, and that means it’s time to hit the slopes and earn some college credit at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). For over 40 years, students at GHC have had the opportunity to complete a physical education credit, PHED 1420, while enjoying skiing or snowboarding for…… read more »