(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received the Rome Home Builders Association Scholarship. Ethron “Carl” Crawford and Grant Payne each received the $1,000 scholarship, which rewards academic excellence and provides financial support for students working toward a degree, diploma or certificate in a residential construction-related program,…… read more »
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DR. TERRELL JENRETTE NOW TREATING PATIENTS IN ROCKMART
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Dr. Terrell Jenrette thinks the perfect doctor-patient relationship is one where they are both listening. He is now treating adult patients at Atrium Health Floyd Primary Care Family Medicine in Rockmart. “If you listen to your patients closely, they will tell you what is wrong with them,” Dr. Jenrette…… read more »
GEORGIA ARCHIVES TO HOST LUNCH AND LEARN ENTITLED ‘THERE IS MY COUNTRY: GEORGIANS WHO FOLLOWED THE SUN’ ON SEPTEMBER 8TH
(Media release from the Georgia Archives): The Georgia Archives Lunch and Learn presentation, “There Is My Country: Georgians Who Followed the Sun,” by Dr. Roger C. Byrd, will be held onsite. The presentation is on Friday, September 8, 2023, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, Ga. The Lunch…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS ISSUES ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROPOSED POLLING PLACE CHANGES
(Media release from the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration): Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-265, The Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration hereby gives notice to the voters of Floyd County that it is considering the following permanent polling place changes: 1. Change the East Rome Precinct polling location to Hollywood Baptist Church,…… read more »
UNITED WAY OF ROME & FLOYD COUNTY RECEIVES ROME CITY COMMISSION’S SUPPORT OF RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM
On Monday night, the Rome City Commission agreed to allocate $710,000 over 2 years for a pilot Rapid Rehousing program in partnership with United Way of Rome & Floyd County and Northwest Georgia Housing Authority. According to the City of Rome, GA – – The housing authority will provide 26 units at the Hannah’s Place…… read more »
ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES THEME FOR 2023 PARADE, ‘CHRISTMAS – IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’
(Announcement from the Rome Christmas Parade Committee): The Rome Christmas Parade Committee met Tuesday night and announced that the theme of the 2023 Rome Christmas Parade will be “CHRISTmas – It’s a Wonderful Life.” The Parade will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 with the rain date of November 30. Applications are available starting…… read more »
FLOYD HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION PURCHASES NARCAN FOR AREA SCHOOLS
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Sobering statistics from the state about opioid-related deaths have prompted Atrium Health Floyd to provide some area school systems with doses of a drug that can quickly reverse the effects of an overdose. Through the Focus on the Future initiative, Floyd Healthcare Foundation provided $1,619 for doses of Narcan…… read more »
GDA: DISCOVERY OF YELLOW-LEGGED HORNET CONFIRMED IN GEORGIA FOR THE FIRST TIME
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture): The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) on Tuesday announced, in coordination with USDA and the University of Georgia, confirmation of the detection of a living yellow-legged hornet in Georgia for the first time. This is the first detection of a live yellow-legged hornet in the open United…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO HOST 39TH ANNUAL MEETING ON AUGUST 28TH
(Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley): Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley will be hosting their 39th Annual Meeting on Monday, August 28 at 6:00pm at Harvest Moon Café. This will give the affiliate an opportunity to celebrate all they have accomplished over the last twelve months and an opportunity to brag on…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS: ELLIS ROAD CLOSED FOR THREE DAYS
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will close Ellis Road on Tuesday to replace a failed cross drain at residence #114. The road will close Tuesday August 15, 2023 at 8 a.m. and will not reopen until Thursday August 17 at 4 p.m. The detour for this work zone will be…… read more »