(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has partnered with Rehabilitation Enables Dreams (RED) to offer college access to students in the RED “Restorative Justice Program.” RED works with young people who have been referred to court by offering a one-year program designed to help each person become a better person, a better citizen, and work…… read more »
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS – EVEN THOSE WHO ARE NOT HANDY WITH A HAMMER!
Work continues on Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley’s 58th and 59th home builds. Volunteers are sought to assist on Saturdays with the builds in Floyd County, which are slated for completion just in time for Christmas, according to Betsy Allgood, Executive Director. Upon completion of those homes, work will begin on Habitat’s 60th build…… read more »
NORTH GEORGIA BUSINESSMAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR DUMPING HAZARDOUS WASTE
(Media release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia): Amin Ali has been sentenced for disposing of hazardous waste without a permit after dumping hundreds of drums in a chicken house in North Georgia. “Ali abused the North Georgia environment by illegally dumping hundreds of drums of waste,” said U.S. Attorney…… read more »
OPEN DOOR HOME’S CLUBS AND CLAYS TOURNAMENT SET FOR NOVEMBER 4TH
(Media release from Open Door Home): Open Door Home’s Clubs and Clays tournament presented by Zaxby’s will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Barnsley Resort. Open Door Home’s largest annual fundraiser consists of a sporting clays competition, round of golf, and ball drop raffle sponsored by Georgia Power. Ball drop tickets are still…… read more »
GEORGIA AG: TIPS FOR A SAFE AND FUN HALLOWEEN
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr is offering important safety tips to help Georgia families prepare for Halloween. “We know that children across the state are excited to celebrate Halloween with family and friends,” said Carr. “Unfortunately, with kids trick-or-treating after dark or wearing costumes that…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME, NWGA SEE DROP IN SEPTEMBER UNEMPLOYMENT RATES
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 2.5 percent in September, down six-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.2 percent. “We continue to see a steady rise in job creation and demand by employers…… read more »
WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THE NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL CANCER COALITION AMID ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
As the month of October nears a conclusion, so does the annual observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Erin Hernandez, President/CEO of the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, asserts that the sooner breast cancer is detected, the sooner it can be successfully treated. She also stresses the importance of self breast exams, knowing one’s own…… read more »
CANCER NAVIGATORS’ ANNUAL WREATH SALE AND AUCTION BEGINS NOVEMBER 1ST
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as decorated wreaths are being turned in for Cancer Navigators’ annual wreath sale and auction. A multitude of unique wreaths and other holiday decorations will be available for sale in the lobby and on the third floor of the Harbin Clinic…… read more »
HEYMAN HOSPICE CARE HOLDS IN-PERSON MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2019
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): For the first time since 2019, Heyman Hospice Care on Tuesday night held an in-person memorial service to remember patients and family members served by the organization. A small crowd gathered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rome to remember loved ones who passed in 2021. COVID-19 forced the…… read more »
AMERICA’S NAVY SAILS INTO ATLANTA FOR NAVY WEEK
(Media release from the U.S. Navy Office of Community Outreach, written by Mr. Isaiah Sellers): The U.S. Navy is preparing to bring a Navy Week to Atlanta, Georgia, during the week of October 31 – November 6. Atlanta Navy Week brings Sailors from across the fleet to the area to emphasize the importance of the…… read more »