(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Floyd County, the City of Rome, and the City of Cave Spring are soliciting applications for citizen Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) projects. SPLOST has made an incredible impact on Floyd County since the first vote in 1986. Past projects include the widening of Shorter Avenue, the…… read more »
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HARBIN CLINIC PHYSICIANS DR. MELISSA DILLMON AND DR. MATT MUMBER RECOGNIZED BY THE GEORGIA CENTER FOR ONCOLOGY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): Drs. Melissa Dillmon and Matthew Mumber of Harbin Clinic have been selected as an “Innovator” and “Trailblazer” in cancer care by the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE). Georgia CORE is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and with this milestone, the non-profit is honoring members of Georgia’s oncology community,…… read more »
ANGELA BERCH NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT GNTC
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Angela Berch of Carrollton the new vice president of Economic Development. Berch, who stepped into her new role on Feb. 16, previously served as vice president of Economic Development and Community Relations at West Georgia Technical College in Carrollton since June…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD EXPANDING VIRTUAL VISITS IN AREA SCHOOLS
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Atrium Health Floyd is providing more opportunities for students and teachers to receive virtual care for minor health conditions without having to miss important class time. Virtual visits are now available at Armuchee, Coosa, Model and Pepperell high schools (Floyd County Schools); Main Elementary, Rome Middle School and West…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO DECLINE
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 23 cents less than a month ago, and 34…… read more »
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ROME BESTOWS ANNUAL GRANT AWARDS
The Community Foundation for Greater Rome’s Annual Grant Awards Recipient Presentation event was held recently. According to the organization – This year, we awarded $28,650 from our Greater Rome Impact Fund and the First Christian Heritage Fund to five nonprofits in the Rome/Floyd Community including the Open Door Home, Harbor House – The Northwest Georgia…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus session will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. The agenda is posted online at www.romega.us; the link to access a live stream of the meeting is also available…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR THE 2023 SPLOST CITIZEN COMMITTEE
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Floyd County is currently soliciting applications from 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…… read more »
ROME DANCER RETURNS FROM TOUR OF ZAMBIA AND UGANDA WITH INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROFESSIONAL BALLET COMPANY
(Media release from ShowSavvy Productions): On Sunday February 25th, Isaac Brackett returned to the U.S. after touring Zambia and Uganda as the only male dancer in the 15 member Events Company of Ballet Magnificat! Internationally renowned Ballet Magnificat! has toured multiple companies around the globe and across the United States since its founding in 1986…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PATROL POST IN ROME TO HOST RECRUITING EVENT ON FEBRUARY 28TH
The Georgia State Patrol seeks new troopers. A recruiting event will be held at Post 38 at 3386 Martha Berry Highway in Rome on Tuesday, February 28th from 10 am to 2 pm. Cpl. Shaun Sutherland, Recruiter, says that troopers will be present to explain the hiring process. The GSP seeks individuals with a commitment…… read more »