(Media release from Harbin Clinic): Harbin Clinic OB-GYN and Associate Medical Director of Clinical Informatics Dr. Marc Dean and Sr. Clinical Applications Team Lead Shelia Janice recently spoke at the KLAS Arch Collaborative Learning Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah. Harbin Clinic spoke on its organizational successes in regard to workplace culture and electronic health…… read more »
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ROME, GA NATIVE SERVES WITH U.S. NAVY FLEET LOGISTICS SUPPORT SQUADRON, SUPPORTING MARITIME MISSIONS AROUND THE GLOBE
(Media release from the U.S. Navy’s Office of Community Outreach, written by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel): Lt. Cmdr. Emily Barrale, a native of Rome, Georgia, serves with Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 51, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Barrale, a 2005 graduate of Armuchee High School, graduated from…… read more »
GDOL: LABOR COMMISSIONER BRUCE THOMPSON RETURNS MILLIONS IN UNREMITTED FUNDS TO THE GEORGIA STATE TREASURY
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson hosted a press conference on Thursday at the Georgia Department of Labor to reveal the findings of a comprehensive internal audit, which uncovered $105,170,178.20 in unremitted funds that began accumulating in fiscal year 2014 during the tenure of former Labor Commissioner Mark…… read more »
VENDORS SOUGHT FOR 8TH ANNUAL FIDDLIN’ FEST
Rome’s Downtown Development Authority has issued a call for vendors to sell their wares at the 8th annual Fiddlin’ Fest scheduled for Saturday, October 14th. The application deadline is Monday, September 4th. All kinds of vendors are sought, such as artists, craftsmen, food vendors, and non-profits, attests Megan Treglown, Marketing and Special Events Manager for…… read more »
CITY LEADERS COMPLETE UGA MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
(From the City of Rome, GA): City of Rome leaders graduated from the University of Georgia’s Management Development Program through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government on Wednesday. The Management Development Program is one of the Vinson Institute’s nationally recognized leadership programs and offers comprehensive management and leadership development tailored for local government. The highly-interactive…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
(From Floyd County, GA): At the Tuesday, August 8th meeting, Floyd County’s Board of Commissioners recognized employees for years of service. The following employees reached milestones: 10 Years of Service Shayne Garrison, Sheriff’s Office Tina Hardin, Prison Whitney Downs, Sheriff’s Office Jamie McCord, County Manager Amy Burns, Human Resources Julie Tomlin, Victim Witness 15 Years…… read more »
GBI INVESTIGATES OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN ADAIRSVILLE, GA
(Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation): The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Adairsville, GA. The Adairsville Police Department requested the GBI conduct an independent investigation. One man was shot and is in critical condition. No officers were injured. Preliminary information shows that on August 8, 2023, at around 1:45 p.m., the Adairsville Police Department, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, and Georgia…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: PAPER DOLL PARADE AND BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 5K SET FOR SEPTEMBER 30TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Atrium Health Floyd’s Paper Dolls will be trading their high heels and sandals for running shoes this fall. The Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 30, at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. Those iconic dolls – symbols of breast health, breast…… read more »
KICKBACK TO THE COMMUNITY IS BACK AT FORD, GITTINGS & KANE JEWELERS
Kickback to the Community, a silent auction of fine jewelry to benefit local charities, has returned to Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers, 312 Broad Street in downtown Rome. Jan Ferguson, FGK representative, attests that this year’s Kickback is bigger than ever as the store celebrates its 65th anniversary. Bid cards are $10 apiece and are…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA BREAKS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RECORDS FOR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced on Tuesday that for the third year in a row the state broke records for economic development during Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). Between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, total investments…… read more »