Category Archives: Local News

GHC LAUNCHES HANDS-ON PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM TO MEET RISING LOCAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS

GHC LAUNCHES HANDS-ON PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM TO MEET RISING LOCAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS

Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC), through its Center for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE), is excited to announce the launch of its new Patient Care Technician (PCT) program at the Cartersville campus. Developed and led by longtime healthcare educator Donna Mathias, the program is designed to offer in-depth, hands-on training…read more »

ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING

Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below:read more »

FROM CLASSROOMS TO CAMERA: CCA TRANSFORMS INTO FILM SET FOR LIFETIME MOVIE

FROM CLASSROOMS TO CAMERA: CCA TRANSFORMS INTO FILM SET FOR LIFETIME MOVIE

Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: The cameras are rolling once again at Floyd County Schools College & Career Academy (CCA) last week, as the Lifetime network returned to Rome to film their latest made-for-TV movie, bringing star power and real-world film experience to local students. Filming took place over several days across various…read more »

GNTC HONORS ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER PROGRAM GRADUATES FOR SUMMER 2025

GNTC HONORS ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER PROGRAM GRADUATES FOR SUMMER 2025

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Ten students graduated on Wednesday, July 23, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart. The students experienced a vigorous, 10-week training program that included donated equipment such as trucks, poles and climbing equipment, as well as…read more »

ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD PRESIDENT KURT STUENKEL WINS PRESTIGIOUS GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION W. DANIEL BARKER LEADERSHIP AWARD

ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD PRESIDENT KURT STUENKEL WINS PRESTIGIOUS GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION W. DANIEL BARKER LEADERSHIP AWARD

Media release from the Georgia Hospital Association: The Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) has presented its prestigious W. Daniel Barker Leadership Award to Kurt Stuenkel, president of Atrium Health Floyd in Rome. Stuenkel was honored for his longtime leadership of the health system and his success in leading its growth to ensure increased access to care…read more »

LIVING PROOF RECOVERY CELEBRATES NINE YEARS OF IMPACT AND A MONUMENTAL YEAR OF GROWTH

LIVING PROOF RECOVERY CELEBRATES NINE YEARS OF IMPACT AND A MONUMENTAL YEAR OF GROWTH

Media release from LivingProof Recovery: This year, LivingProof Recovery (LPR) proudly celebrates nine years of service to the Rome/Floyd County community—and what a year it’s been!  The past year has marked a historic chapter of growth in their journey to support long-term recovery and wellness in Northwest Georgia.  2025 has been a year of expansion, connection,…read more »