(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): A smile and a kind word can go a long way. Just ask Grayson Moss, an ICU nurse at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. The registered nurse’s demeanor meant a lot a woman who was at the hospital during her aunt’s final days. “It’s never easy to lose a…… read more »
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ROME LITTLE THEATRE’S PRODUCTION OF ‘I AND YOU’ OPENS ON MARCH 17TH
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s production of “I and You” opens Friday, March 17th at the Historic DeSoto Theatre on Broad Street. Homebound due to illness, Caroline’s days are full of texting and music until her bedroom is suddenly invaded by her athletic and sensitive classmate, Anthony. A shared American Literature…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES ENJOY AN UPTICK IN VISITORS AS WINTER GIVES WAY TO SPRING
Warmer temperatures have led to a rise in visitors at Georgia’s state parks in recent days, as indicated by Kim Hatcher, the Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. She adds that now is a prime time to enjoy Spring wildflowers at parks like Red Top Mountain on Lake Allatoona and Fort…… read more »
APPLICATIONS STILL SOUGHT FOR 2023 SPLOST CITIZEN COMMITTEE
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The search continues for citizens who are interested in serving on the 2023 SPLOST Citizen Committee. This committee is charged with reviewing proposed SPLOST projects and choosing the final project list that will be presented to the City of Cave Spring, City of Rome, and Floyd County elected bodies for…… read more »
IRS TO OPEN ATLANTA TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE CENTER ON MARCH 11TH FOR SPECIAL SATURDAY HOURS AND FACE-TO-FACE HELP
(Media release from the Internal Revenue Service Media Relations Office): The IRS will open the Atlanta Taxpayer Assistance Center on Saturday, March 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 401 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30308. The special opening is part of its efforts to improve service this tax season. During the special Saturday opening, taxpayers…… read more »
AAA TO ACTIVATE ‘TOW TO GO’ FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Tow to Go program is celebrating a milestone anniversary this year, twenty-five years of service. Since its inception, this life-saving program has removed more than 25,000 impaired drivers from the road. AAA – The Auto Club Group is activating Tow to Go for the upcoming St.…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH AND BEST BUY HEALTH PARTNER TO IMPROVE EXPERIENCE WHEN RECEIVING CARE AT HOME
(Media release from Atrium Health and Best Buy Health): Atrium Health and Best Buy Health are combining their strengths to develop new hospital at home offerings that will enhance the patient experience of receiving hospital-level care in the home. The goal of the partnership is to enable providers to deliver high-quality care to patients in…… read more »
BRIGHTER BIRTHDAYS’ 2ND ANNUAL DESSERT CHALLENGE SET FOR MARCH 26TH
Local non-profit Brighter Birthdays is looking forward to their 2nd annual Dessert Challenge, set for Sunday, March 26th at 4 pm at John Henry’s Grill, 233 Broad Street in downtown Rome. Five teams made up of community leaders and local bakers will compete to raise money, bake goodies, and support Brighter Birthdays, enthuses Amanda Hale,…… read more »
GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY MARKS CROSSOVER DAY
Monday, March 6th was Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly’s 2023 session at the State Capitol in Atlanta. That is the deadline for bills to pass out of their legislative chamber of origin, House or Senate, in order to be considered by the other chamber during this session. Sine die (or the final day…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS: ROAD CLOSURE AT WAX ROAD, PARTIAL CLOSURE AT OLD DALTON ROAD ON TUESDAY
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): Floyd County Public Works will be closing a section of Wax Road to repair a failed cross drain beginning Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. To avoid the work zone, traffic will need to detour at Tremont Drive and Preacher Smith Road. Citizens traveling to Laugh and…… read more »