The Coosa River Basin Initiative, a local grassroots non-profit whose mission is to protect, preserve, and restore the biologically-diverse upper Coosa River basin, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023. Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman, the CRBI’s Executive Director, enthuses that the milestone will be celebrated with special events and new programs later on this year. The organization…… read more »
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ISAAC SENDROS NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO OF ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND
(Media release from AdventHealth): AdventHealth has named Isaac Sendros president and CEO for AdventHealth Redmond, a 230-bed hospital with more than 50 years of service to the Rome, Georgia, community. He will assume leadership on Feb. 27 and will report to Mike Thompson who was recently named president/CEO for the Southeast Region of AdventHealth. “Isaac…… read more »
GNTC NAMES 2023 GOAL, RICK PERKINS AWARD WINNERS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Cayla Pemberton, an Automotive Technology student from Walker County, was named Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) 2023 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner, and Salvador Gonzalez, program director and instructor of Diesel Equipment Technology, has been named the college’s 2023 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year. The winners were named…… read more »
ROME TRANSIT DEPARTMENT UNVEILS NEW BUSES
(From the City of Rome, GA): The Rome Transit Department unveiled new Gillig low-floor buses during a special ceremony at the Midtown Transit Station on Tuesday. The buses can hold more riders and provide easier access for wheelchair users. The transit department also celebrates its second year of no-fare ridership.… read more »
AG CARR, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AND BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU RECOGNIZE TAX IDENTITY THEFT AWARENESS WEEK
(Media release from Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr, Interim State Revenue Commissioner Frank O’Connell, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) are recognizing Jan. 30, through Feb. 3, 2023, as Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week by offering important tips on how to protect against identity theft and tax-related scams. “During tax season,…… read more »
KEEP ROME-FLOYD BEAUTIFUL TO TEAM WITH TRED OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY, CITY OF ROME TREE BOARD AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION ON FEBRUARY 17TH
Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful will team with TRED of Rome/Floyd County, the City of Rome, GA Tree Board, and other community partners to host an Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, February 17th. It will begin at 1 pm at the G.E. Trail Head, 1389 Redmond Circle. Hannah Bagley, KRFB Director, intends to get local schools involved…… read more »
SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IN GEORGIA BEGINS ON FEBRUARY 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, encourages Georgians to learn and understand the threats of severe weather as well as prepare for various weather events during Severe Weather Preparedness Week on Feb. 6-10. “Given the…… read more »
THOMAS (TAB) BROWN NAMED DIRECTOR OF BANDS FOR ROME CITY SCHOOLS
(Media release from the Rome City Schools – Rome, GA): The Rome City School Board has approved the hiring of Thomas (Tab) Brown to become the new Director of Bands at Rome City Schools. “Mr. Brown has dedicated his life to music and the sharing of that passion with the next generation,” said Rome City…… read more »
‘FUNNY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE’ TO TAKE THE STAGE AT ROME LITTLE THEATRE IN FEBRUARY
(Media release from 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 magical…… read more »
CRUISE INDUSTRY PREPARES FOR STRONG YEAR; AAA SHARES TOP TRENDS AND DESTINATIONS FOR 2023
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): After nearly three years of challenges and uncertainty, cruise lines are gearing up for a strong year with travel demand rising and Americans eager to set sail. A new AAA survey finds 52% of U.S. adults are just as likely or more likely to consider taking…… read more »