Category Archives: Local News
USFWS PROTECTS POPULATION OF FRECKLEBELLY MADTOM UNDER ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
(Media release from the US Fish and Wildlife Service):A small population of a rare species of catfish now has federal protection. Following a review of the best available science, the U.S. Fish a...
Mar 02, 2023
DECAL SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR GEORGIA’S PRE-K TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning):The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is seeking applications for Georgia's Pre-K Program Teachers of the Yea...
Mar 02, 2023
AAA’S TRAVEL CONTEST RESULTS ARE IN! SIXTY EIGHTH GRADERS WON A EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE, INCLUDING ONE FROM GEORGIA
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):AAA-The Auto Club Group is announcing the winners of its Discovery Crew travel contest for 8th graders, held last summer. One of the 60 contest winn...
Mar 02, 2023
ELECTRONICS COLLECTION EVENT SET FOR MARCH 11TH
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive in Rome, will host another Electronics Collection Event on Saturday, March 11th from 9 am until 1 pm.Electronic items to be collected include comput...
Feb 28, 2023
ROME DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PARKING STUDY BEGINS MARCH 1ST
(Media release from the Rome Downtown Development Authority):The Rome Downtown Development Authority will conduct a parking study in the downtown area from March 1 to April 30. During the months ...
Feb 28, 2023
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (SPLOST) PROJECTS
(Media release from Floyd County, GA):Floyd County, the City of Rome, and the City of Cave Spring are soliciting applications for citizen Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) projects. ...
Feb 28, 2023
HARBIN CLINIC PHYSICIANS DR. MELISSA DILLMON AND DR. MATT MUMBER RECOGNIZED BY THE GEORGIA CENTER FOR ONCOLOGY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
(Media release from Harbin Clinic):Drs. Melissa Dillmon and Matthew Mumber of Harbin Clinic have been selected as an “Innovator” and “Trailblazer” in cancer care by the Georgia...
Feb 28, 2023
ANGELA BERCH NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT GNTC
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Angela Berch of Carrollton the new vice president of Economic Development.Berch, who...
Feb 28, 2023
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD EXPANDING VIRTUAL VISITS IN AREA SCHOOLS
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd):Atrium Health Floyd is providing more opportunities for students and teachers to receive virtual care for minor health conditions without having to miss import...
Feb 28, 2023
GEORGIA STATE PATROL POST IN ROME TO HOST RECRUITING EVENT ON FEBRUARY 28TH
The Georgia State Patrol seeks new troopers. A recruiting event will be held at Post 38 at 3386 Martha Berry Highway in Rome on Tuesday, February 28th from 10 am to 2 pm.Cpl. Shaun Sutherland, Recruit...
Feb 24, 2023
