Category Archives: Local News

FLOYD EMA: BYRD STATION ROAD CLOSED MONDAY

FLOYD EMA: BYRD STATION ROAD CLOSED MONDAY

(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): Norfolk Southern will close the rail crossing at Byrd Station Road starting Monday March 25 for repairs. The crossing will be closed to all traffic, which will require anyone traveling on Byrd Station Road to identify detours for possibly two days. The railroad plans to install new rail at…read more »

ROME HIGH’S ALEXA ACEVEDO NAMED GOVERNOR’S HONORS FINALIST

ROME HIGH’S ALEXA ACEVEDO NAMED GOVERNOR’S HONORS FINALIST

(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): After a rigorous interview and testing process, Rome High School’s Alexa Acevedo has been selected as a Governor’s Honors Finalist for Foreign Language (French) and will attend the Governor’s Honor Program this summer. The Georgia Governor’s Honors Program, more commonly known as GHP, is a residential summer program…read more »

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH URGES PARENTS TO MAKE SURE CHILDREN ARE UP TO DATE ON MEASLES VACCINATIONS AMID INCREASE OF MEASLES CASES AND OUTBREAKS IN THE U.S. AND GLOBALLY

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH URGES PARENTS TO MAKE SURE CHILDREN ARE UP TO DATE ON MEASLES VACCINATIONS AMID INCREASE OF MEASLES CASES AND OUTBREAKS IN THE U.S. AND GLOBALLY

(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Measles vaccination is important for all children to prevent measles infection and reduce the risk of community transmission, but it is especially important…read more »

FLAGELLO NAMED ARMUCHEE HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

FLAGELLO NAMED ARMUCHEE HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Floyd County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Glenn White, has named Ashley Flagello assistant principal at Armuchee High School. “I am so excited and honored for this opportunity to serve in this role at Armuchee High School,” said Flagello. “I am a graduate of Armuchee High School and have spent…read more »

GA DNR: TROUT STOCKING TRUCKS ARE HEADED TO NORTH GEORGIA WATERWAYS NEAR YOU

GA DNR: TROUT STOCKING TRUCKS ARE HEADED TO NORTH GEORGIA WATERWAYS NEAR YOU

(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): As the end of March draws near, trout stocking trucks are loading up high-quality trout to head to your favorite North Georgia waterways. Over 200,000 trout are ready for stocking. Thanks to the long-standing partnership between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resource Division (GADNR…read more »

ADVENT HEALTH TO HOST ANGIOSCREEN EVENTS IN APRIL

ADVENT HEALTH TO HOST ANGIOSCREEN EVENTS IN APRIL

(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Gordon is hosting the AdventHealth AngioScreen bus on Tuesday, April 2 from 8 am to 2 pm. The AngioScreen bus will be parked in front of main entrance of AdventHealth Gordon. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke.…read more »

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DIPS EIGHT-TENTHS BELOW THE NATIONAL AVERAGE, JOBS REACH ALL-TIME HIGH

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DIPS EIGHT-TENTHS BELOW THE NATIONAL AVERAGE, JOBS REACH ALL-TIME HIGH

(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s February unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged from a revised 3.1 percent in January. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “In Georgia, we’re not just keeping pace with the nation – we’re leading the charge in building an…read more »

GRAND ILLUSION FINISHES SUCCESSFUL COMPETITION SEASON

GRAND ILLUSION FINISHES SUCCESSFUL COMPETITION SEASON

(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): From the sweltering final days of July to the cold, blustery days in February and early March, Grand Illusion, Rome Middle School’s Show Choir, worked hard and competed hard, grabbing awards and honors at several competitions. But before Grand Illusion could hit the stage, the group had to…read more »

DARLINGTON SCHOOL’S CLASS OF 1953 LECTURESHIP TO FEATURE MALCOLM MITCHELL

DARLINGTON SCHOOL’S CLASS OF 1953 LECTURESHIP TO FEATURE MALCOLM MITCHELL

(Media release from Darlington School): Malcolm Mitchell, a Super Bowl champion, highly decorated Georgia Bulldog, award-winning children’s author, and founder of the Share the Magic Foundation, will be the 20th speaker in the annual Class of 1953 Lectureship Series on Thursday, April 4. He will host a READing Rally for students in Pre-K to 5 and…read more »