(Media release from the Technical College System of Georgia): The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the recognition of 23 exceptional individuals as the Alumni of the Year from its affiliated colleges. This prestigious honor celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions of these alumni to their communities and the industries they…… read more »
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APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE ’23 ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING
Just two weeks remain for locals to register to participate in the 2023 Rome Christmas Parade, which will make its way down Broad Street on the night of Tuesday, November 28th (with a rain date of Thursday, November 30th). The application deadline is November 15th, asserts Janet Byington, parade co-chair. Applications are available online at www.romechristmasparade.com.…… read more »
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER LAUNCH ‘SHOP SMALL TO WIN IT ALL! RECEIPT RAFFLE’ CAMPAIGN
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd Chamber): The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Rome Floyd Chamber are thrilled to announce a collaborative initiative to promote and support local businesses in Rome & Floyd County. The “Shop Small to Win it All! Receipt Raffle” campaign is set to run from November 1st to December 31st, 2023,…… read more »
AAA URGES DRIVERS NOT TO FALL INTO RISKY DRIVING HABITS WITH THE END OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): AAA-The Auto Club group advises drivers to be aware of risky driving habits with the end of daylight-saving time. Georgians will gain an hour of sleep but will face additional risks to their morning and evening commutes thanks to earlier sunrises and sunsets, which could cause…… read more »
NO APPLICATION FEE AT GHC FOR ‘NO FEE NOVEMBER’
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is waiving its $30 application fee through the month of November to help reduce barriers for those seeking to attain a college education. Called “No Fee November,” this opportunity is available to all student types, from high school seniors to transfer students to non-traditional working…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND WELCOMES CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEONS
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): This week, a group of three cardiothoracic surgeons signed contracts to join AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery at Redmond Road. AdventHealth Redmond is pleased to welcome Ademola Adeseye, MD, MPH, Dhru Girard, MD, and Cyrus J. Parsa, MD, to the AdventHealth Redmond team. “This is an extremely qualified and talented group of cardiothoracic surgeons…… read more »
TRICK-OR-TREAT! HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES ABOUND IN ROME
It’s Halloween! Families will have plenty of opportunities to safely enjoy trick or treating and other festivities around Rome today. Downtown Trick-or-Treat will be hosted by Rome’s Downtown Development Authority from 3 pm until 5 pm. Area businesses will hand out candy to kids ages 12 and under. Public safety and community partners will host…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES NEW MICROSOFT DATA CENTER CAMPUS
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority): Rome Floyd County Development Authority announced on Monday the purchase by Microsoft of approximately 347 acres on Huffaker Road in Rome and Floyd County for the development of a datacenter campus, creating 150 high paying new jobs and investing over $1,000,000,000. The company worked with the Rome…… read more »
CHILI FEST COOK-OFF SET FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): The stage is set for the ultimate chili cook off on Saturday, Nov. 4 as 26 teams will vie for the title of Rome’s best Chili at the Chili Fest Cook Off presented by Georgia Power at Ridge Ferry Park. Can the Chili Pros be the first back-to-back…… read more »
GNTC FOUNDATION AWARDS GENE HAAS SCHOLARSHIPS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received the Gene Haas Scholarship, which rewards academic excellence and provides financial support for students working toward a degree, diploma or certificate in the Precision Machining and Manufacturing program. Jeshua Freeman, Floyd County Campus, and Jason Ward, Whitfield Murray Campus,…… read more »