(Media release from Harbin Clinic): Harbin Clinic ophthalmologist Dr. Paul Harton has been selected as a 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctor. This distinguished honor is presented to best-in-class healthcare providers who embody excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills. Castle Connolly Top Doctors are peer-nominated and thoroughly vetted by a physician-led research team. The selection follows…… read more »
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MULLIS, GRIGSBY AMONG APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED BY GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP
(From the Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced the appointment and re-appointment of 48 people to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Among those – Stone Mountain Memorial Association Jeff Mullis is President and CEO of the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority. He is a former member of the…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE PRODUCTION OF ‘FUNNY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE’ OPENS THIS FRIDAY
(Media release from the Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s production of “Funny Little Thing Called Love” will run February 10-19, 2023 at the DeSoto Theatre. From the whip smart comedy team of Jones, Hope, Wooten, “Funny Little Thing Called Love” takes you around the world as four hilarious and unpredictable stories unfold on one…… read more »
EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER TO HOST 23RD ANNUAL NIGHT AT THE MOVIES ON FEBRUARY 28TH
The Exchange Club Family Resource Center will host the 23rd annual Night at the Movies on the evening of Tuesday, February 28th at the DeSoto Theatre in downtown Rome. The event will begin at 6 pm with hors d’oeuvres from area restaurants. The movie, to be determined by the Rome International Film Festival, will start…… read more »
STATE SENATOR CHUCK HUFSTETLER OF ROME HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE ALONG WITH GEORGIA’S SECRETARY OF STATE BRAD RAFFENSPERGER
(Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office): Earlier this week, State Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome) held a press conference along with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to introduce Senate Bill 84. SB 84 would provide for financial protections, delay in disbursements and liability protections for elder and disabled adults who may be victims of…… read more »
GNTC HOSTS CAREER PREVIEW DAY IN ROCK SPRING
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Northwest Georgia high school students explored career pathways and educational opportunities during Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Career Preview Day on Friday, Feb. 3, at the Walker County Campus in Rock Spring. More than 150 students from Chattooga County High School, Dalton High School, Heritage High School, LaFayette…… read more »
IRS ANNOUNCES SATURDAY HOURS FOR FACE-TO-FACE HELP AT ATLANTA TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE CENTER
(Media release from the Internal Revenue Service): The Internal Revenue Service has announced special Saturday hours on Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, and May 13, 2023, at the Atlanta Taxpayer Assistance Center located at 401 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30308. The special hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and people don’t need an appointment. The…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY CONTINUES TO SEEK VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH AREA HOME BUILDS
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley continues to seek volunteers to assist with area home builds. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, asserts that a dedication is scheduled for Sunday, February 19th for Habitat’s 59th home, located on Branham Avenue in South Rome. Ground will be broken this Spring for the 60th home build over in Polk…… read more »
ARMUCHEE HIGH WINS FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS ACADEMIC DECATHLON
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): The Armuchee High Academic Decathlon team was crowned champions in the Floyd County Schools Academic Decathlon competition in January which was held at the College and Career Academy. Walker Gallman of Model High was the highest-scoring individual participant this year. The theme for questions in this year’s competition…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: VIRTUAL AGENT IMPROVES CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): As part of the ongoing efforts to modernize and improve efficiency, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced strategic improvements to its cloud-based virtual agent – an artificial intelligence (A.I.) solution that improves responsiveness and reduces customer wait times. System upgrades include enhancements to GDOL’s phone system…… read more »