A limited number of tickets remain available for the Murder Mystery Dinner and Silent Auction to be hosted by Floyd Against Drugs on Thursday, March 16th at Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church, located at 735 Old Summerville Road in Rome. Doors open and silent auction begins at 6 pm with dinner set for 6:30 pm.…… read more »
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FLOOD SAFETY PREPAREDNESS WEEK BEGINS MARCH 6TH
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service, recognizes March 6-10 as Flood Safety Preparedness Week. The week encourages all Georgians to act now to prepare for flooding before it happens. “Flooding can happen at any time…… read more »
HARBIN CLINIC PATIENT ENCOURAGES OTHERS TO GET COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENINGS
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): This March, Harbin Clinic shares the story of colon cancer survivor and Cartersville resident, Christi Malec. An avid tennis player in Cartersville and the Deputy Chief of the Marietta Fire Department, Malec is well-known as a disciplined, health-conscious individual in her community. Her story is a reminder of the life-saving…… read more »
MEDICINE FOR THE HEART: ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD NURSE HELPS CEMENT MEMORY FOR GRIEVING WIDOW
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): When you have been married for 68 years, the impression on your heart is deep and abiding. And when it comes to letting go of the hand you have held for all those decades, the thought of the emptiness is unfathomable. Mary Ann Canada understands those truths. She has…… read more »
ELECTRONICS COLLECTION EVENT SET FOR MARCH 11TH
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive in Rome, will host another Electronics Collection Event on Saturday, March 11th from 9 am until 1 pm. Electronic items to be collected include computers, televisions, recorders, and most any peripheral type equipment like printers and keyboards, according to Emma Wells, Director of Solid Waste for Floyd County.…… read more »
ROME DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PARKING STUDY BEGINS MARCH 1ST
(Media release from the Rome Downtown Development Authority): The Rome Downtown Development Authority will conduct a parking study in the downtown area from March 1 to April 30. During the months of March and April, the three-hour parking limit for on-street parking will not be enforced. The public parking decks and lots will continue to be…… read more »
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (SPLOST) PROJECTS
(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 »
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 »