The Salvation Army of Rome, GA is now accepting applications for the 2023 Angel Tree program. Registration is open to the residents of Floyd, Polk, and Chattooga Counties. Angel Tree is available to families to supplement Christmas gifts for children ages birth to 12 years. The program is also offered to seniors age 65 and…… read more »
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BOSOM BUDDIES SUPPORT GROUP HOSTED AT ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): Bosom Buddies, a community-wide breast cancer support group, will meet on Monday, Oct. 16 from 6 to 7 pm in the boardroom at AdventHealth Redmond. Bosom Buddies is open to the public for anyone affected by breast cancer. Each meeting is led by a different guest speaker, a light dinner…… read more »
COOSA VALLEY FAIR CONTINUES THROUGH SATURDAY
The 74th annual Coosa Valley Fair enters day two today. Gates open to the public at 5 pm. Attendees will pay the regular admission price – $10 for those age six and older. Admission is free to those under the age of six. Armbands will be available for purchase at the cost of $30 each…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK OCTOBER 6TH THROUGH 13TH
October 6th through 13th will be observed as National Manufacturing Week. The Rome-Floyd Chamber looks forward to the opportunity to celebrate the many ways that manufacturers contribute to the community. Pam Powers-Smith, the Chamber’s President and CEO, says that Rome/Floyd County manufacturers are worth celebrating, as they boost the local tax base, support non-profits, and…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA NO. 1 STATE FOR BUSINESS FOR 10TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
(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 the state achieved an unprecedented milestone: a full decade of business excellence, earning the rank of No. 1 state for business from Area Development magazine for 10 consecutive years. No…… read more »
GDOT INSTALLS ADVANCED SIGNALS AT NWGA INTERSECTIONS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): Should I stay or should I go? That’s often the question drivers ask when they reach the “Decision Zone,” the area approaching an intersection where some will decide to stop and others will go through the signal when it changes to yellow. That decision by a driver…… read more »
GA DECAL: FEDERAL CASH REIMBURSEMENT AVAILABLE TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING HEALTHY MEALS AND SNACKS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) this week announced the agency is seeking applications from eligible facilities who are interested in participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Funded by the USDA and administered by DECAL’s Nutrition Services…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR THE 74TH ANNUAL COOSA VALLEY FAIR!
It is fair week in Rome, Georgia! The 74th annual Coosa Valley Fair opens today and continues through this Saturday at the fairgrounds located at 1400 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Carloads will be admitted for $10 from 5 pm until 6 pm today (no trucks or vans). Armbands will be available for $30 each…… read more »
ALTO PARK ELEMENTARY, COOSA HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNIZED AS REWARD SCHOOLS FOR SIGNIFICANT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, IMPROVEMENT
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): The Georgia Department of Education is releasing the 2022-2023 lists of Distinguished and Reward Schools. The Distinguished Schools designation recognizes the highest-performing Title I schools in Georgia, while the Reward Schools designation recognizes Title I schools making the most significant improvements. The Floyd County Schools’ Alto Park…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND NAMED 100 TOP HOSPITAL
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Redmond was identified as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® according to an independent quality analysis provided by PINC AI™ and reported by Fortune. The hospital was ranked in second place as a 25 Top Teaching Hospital, which is part of the larger 100 Top Hospital list. This…… read more »