(Media release from Harbin Clinic): Harbin Clinic is thrilled to continue a partnership with non-profit organizations throughout Northwest Georgia on the Get Pump’d for Kids initiative. Get Pump’d for Kids provides a fun, safe way to celebrate Halloween while raising money for children and families throughout Northwest Georgia. “At Harbin Clinic, we focus on leading…… read more »
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FLOYD COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS, EXTENSION OFFICE TO HOST TREE WALK ON HALLOWEEN
(Announcement from the Floyd County Master Gardeners): The Floyd County Master Gardeners will present “Tree Spotting with Terry, Keith and John” on Monday, October 31, from 2pm to 4pm. We will start and end at the Floyd County Extension Office on the 4th Avenue side underneath the flag pole. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. The…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PAWS CONTINUES TO SEEK ADOPTERS
Summer is over, but Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) remains overrun with cats and dogs in need of forever homes. Jeff Mitchell, Director, says that both adopters and volunteers are sought by PAWS at this time. The shelter is open to the public from 1 pm to 5 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays,…… read more »
SALVATION ARMY, AMERICAN RED CROSS RESPONDS TO THOSE IMPACTED BY HURRICANE IAN
Both the Salvation Army and the American Red Cross are responding to the needs of those impacted by Hurricane Ian. Donations are sought from the public towards their relief efforts. *From the Salvation Army of Rome, Georgia – The Salvation Army of Rome, Georgia is preparing to cooperate with our Salvation Army Florida Division and…… read more »
CITY OF ROME OPENING HISTORIC BUILDING LOCATIONS FOR HOMECOMING INDOOR PHOTO OPPS
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): The City of Rome is opening two city facilities to provide indoor locations for homecoming photos on Saturday, October 1 from 2 pm to 6 pm. Several local high schools have homecoming scheduled for this Saturday; the city is offering indoor locations for parents and students to…… read more »
HARBIN CLINIC CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON DR. ADEMOLA ADESEYE PERFORMS FIRST ROBOT-ASSISTED CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY AT ADVENTHEALTH REDMOND
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): Harbin Clinic Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Ademola Adeseye recently performed the first robot-assisted cardiothoracic surgery at AdventHealth Redmond. This groundbreaking procedure provides patients with faster recovery time, reduced pain, and shorter hospital stays undergoing lung and chest surgery. The minimally invasive procedure is conducted through small port incisions made in the…… read more »
GHC’S KATIE WEATHERFORD: ‘A WAY FOR ME TO PUT INTO PRACTICE WHAT I HAD SEEN IN THE CLASSROOM’
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) student Katie Weatherford recently completed her second internship on a filmset, this time traveling to Columbia, S.C., to work on the upcoming film “Hero.” This is all part of the hands-on training students receive in the film program at GHC. The film “Hero” is described as…… read more »
GEORGIA’S GRADUATING CLASS OF 2022 IS FIFTH IN A ROW TO BEAT NATIONAL AVERAGE ON SAT; ROME CITY, FLOYD COUNTY SCORES EXCEED STATE AND NATION
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): For the fifth year in a row, Georgia public-school students outperformed their counterparts in the nation’s public schools on the SAT – specifically, Georgia public-school students recorded a mean score of 1052, 24 points higher than the national average for public-school students of 1028. The Rome City…… read more »
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY ENJOYS A RETURN TO THE CLASSROOM FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Communities in Schools of Rome and Floyd County is back in the classroom after a two-year hiatus due to coronavirus. Gregory Wooten, Executive Director, attests that he is excited to resume CIS’ mentor/volunteer program at local schools during the 2022-23 school year. New mentors and volunteers are currently sought by the organization to help students…… read more »
TOLES, TEMPLE & WRIGHT WELCOMES LINDSAY HOYT HUNT TO TEAM OF REALTORS
(Media release from Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.): Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. (TTW) announced today that Lindsay Hoyt Hunt has joined the brokerage as its newest real estate agent. Prior to joining TTW as a REALTOR, Lindsay worked in technology sales and in lease accounting, where her clients included different real estate and manufacturing companies. With…… read more »