The observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues throughout October. Dr. Gary Voccio, the Health Director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District, says that many lives have been saved as a result of regular screening for breast cancer. Great strides have been made locally over recent years towards breast cancer awareness,…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City School students performed well on the ACT, scoring highest in reading and science, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Education on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Rome students scored an average of 18.2 in English, 18.7 in Mathematics, 19.9 in Reading, and 19.3 in Science.…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA: Floyd County Schools (FCS) Class of 2024 achieved an impressive average ACT composite score of 21.5, surpassing the national average of 19.4 and the state average of 21.2. This remarkable performance places FCS second in the Northwest Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) and 19th overall in the…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, AdventHealth Georgia takes pride in celebrating the cultural richness and valuable contributions of its Hispanic team members. Each individual brings a unique story, shaped by their heritage, that enhances the compassionate environment in which they work and the quality of care they…… read more »
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive in Rome, will host its final Electronics Recycling Event of 2024 on Saturday, November 9th. Appointments are required and may be made online via the SignUpGenius link at www.floydcountyga.gov now or by telephone at (706) 291-5266 starting on October 28th. Electronic items typically gathered include computers, televisions, recorders,…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism is thrilled to announce the annual Where Romans Rest: Myrtle Hill Cemetery Tours on Sunday, November 3. Guided tours will depart at 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM from the Myrtle Hill Cemetery Main Gates on Myrtle Street. Each year, this…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply…… read more »
Media release from the Chief Vann House State Historic Site: Saturday, November 23rd, the Vann House Quilters will be hosting our annual Quilting Bee to continue working on their Dresden Flower quilt. Bring the family to see the antique quilt exhibit inside the house, and then join us for pressing cider apples in the Cherokee…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Driving is an important and exciting rite of passage for teens. It is also one of the riskiest activities in which they can engage. That is why AAA-The Auto Club Group is teaming up with community partners this fall to support National Teen Driver Safety Week,…… read more »
Advance in-person voting in the November 5th general election begins today and continues through Friday, November 1st. Here are important details for local voters from Floyd County Elections and Voter Registration – EARLY VOTING IN-PERSON (WEEKDAYS) Tuesday, October 15 through Friday, November 17:30AM to 5:30PMTHREE Locations: Elections Office, Anthony Recreation Center, Thorton Recreation Center SATURDAY VOTING…… read more »