Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: As spring awakens, Georgia’s great outdoors bursts to life with vibrant wildflowers, active wildlife, and perfect temperatures for adventure. From paddling alongside alligators to spotting migrating birds in full color, Georgia State Parks offer unforgettable encounters for nature lovers looking to celebrate the season. Alligator Encounters…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded a total of 8 projects for construction and safety improvements in January. One project was initially deferred and later awarded this month.The first largest construction investment awarded in the January Letting, is approximately $4.2 million, for a roundabout at the intersection…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Daphne Williams, LPN, has a special rapport with patients because she really cares.Williams came to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center in 1991 as a home health tech, transferred to different areas and eventually became a licensed practical nurse. Today, she brings her smile to make Infusion Therapy patients comfortable.…… read more »
The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism encourages the public to mark those calendars for Saturday and Sunday, April 5th and 6th – these are the dates of the 2025 Georgia’s Rome Spring Art Market! Sarah Williams, Sales and Marketing Assistant, says that the indoor/outdoor market at the Rome Civic Center will feature a wide variety…… read more »
Floyd County voters will have opportunities over the next two weekends to vote early in the March 18th Special Election to fill the vacancy on Post 4 of the Floyd County Commission. Early voting will be offered at the Floyd County Elections Office, located at 18 East 12th Street in Rome, this Saturday, March 1st…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Thirteen Rome High School students from the FCCLA Chapter recently fared well in two competitions. Twelve students competed in the Region 1 STAR Competition at Ridgeland High School. Those students prepared multiple projects over the past few months involving concepts such as repurposing and redesigning used items, creating…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice: The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) held a graduation ceremony for 73 newly trained Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) cadets on Friday, February 21, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Ga. The cadets have joined the ranks of other JCOs at DJJ secure facilities…… read more »
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley recently broke ground on its 61st home build and seeks volunteers to help with construction. The home is being built in North Rome in memory of John Hine, according to Betsy Allgood, Executive Director. Hine, who passed away in September, was an ardent donor and supporter of Habitat. Construction…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School students in the Fire and EMT Pathway as well as the Healthcare Pathway at the College And Career Academy got a bright, shiny tool to help get some hands-on experience thanks to the generosity of Atrium Health Floyd. On Tuesday afternoon at the CCA, teachers,…… read more »
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University is honored to once again receive a generous grant from the Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation. The Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation is a supporting organization that provides financial assistance to the health care ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. The foundation manages charitable assets…… read more »