Media release from Harbin Clinic: For Dr. Jonathan McMullin, an optometrist at Harbin Clinic’s Eye Center, being able to see well was an eye-opening experience. McMullin, who recently moved to Rome from the state of Washington, can empathize with his patients. He didn’t always have good vision and wasn’t even aware it was off. “I…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Forestry Commission: A Crawford County man’s heart for public service has taken him to a new leadership role at the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC). John Harris has been promoted to Chief of Law Enforcement at the GFC, bringing nearly two decades of experience with the State of Georgia to his…… read more »
Kickback is back! Kickback to the Community, an annual silent auction of fine jewelry to benefit local charities, has returned to Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers, 312 Broad Street in downtown Rome. Bid cards are available for $10 apiece at the store and at participating 501(c)(3) organizations; the proceeds from the sales of bid cards…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: Georgia Life Sciences (GLS) recently announced Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome) as a 2025 Golden Helix Award winner, specifically honoring him with the organization’s Legislator of the Year Award. He will be honored alongside several Golden Helix Award winners at the Georgia Life Sciences Summit on August 26…… read more »
Announcement from Floyd County, GA Emergency Management: Road work is expected to begin this week on Fosters Bend Road as Public Works replaces a cross drain. The road will not close, but traffic delays may occur as the road narrows in the area of construction. Floyd County Public Works will begin work on Wednesday August…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Lottery Corporation: A Georgia Lottery player won the $1 million top prize playing the 50X The Money scratcher. The lucky ticket was purchased at Highland Shell, 485 Jimmy Deloach Parkway in Savannah. The winner chose the cash option for $809,000 and claimed on August 15. Last week, Georgia Lottery players claimed…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average inched up a penny compared to a week ago, bringing a slight bump at the pump. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent higher than it was…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond marked a major milestone in the construction of its new Heart and Vascular Institute with a traditional Topping Out ceremony on August 13. Leadership and team members from AdventHealth Redmond and Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC gathered to participate in the ceremonial placement of the final steel beam, a…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Fifty students serving on the Rome City Schools Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council will participate in a dynamic, new leadership development opportunity through a partnership with the University of Georgia’s J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development. The students will participate in the Youth Leadership in Action (YLIA) program, a…… read more »
Media release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has prepared a draft recovery plan for the Eastern black rail, a tiny, secretive marsh bird. Listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 2020, the bird’s draft recovery plan is now available here: The Service is seeking…… read more »