September will be observed again in 2022 as National Preparedness Month. Its purpose is to raise awareness about the importance of being prepared for disasters of all types that could happen at any time. Tim Herrington, the Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency, indicates that his organization will use social media, local media,…… read more »
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ATRIUM HEALTH RECOGNIZED BY FORBES AS ‘BEST EMPLOYER’ IN NORTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA
(Media release from Atrium Health): Atrium Health has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best-In-State Employers 2022 for both North Carolina and Georgia. Atrium Health has previously been recognized on the Best-In-State Employers list for North Carolina each year since 2019 and is being recognized for the first time in Georgia. America’s Best-in-State Employers…… read more »
CALL FOR ENTRIES: INAUGURAL GIVING ANGELS EXHIBITION – ANGELIC ART FOR A PURPOSE
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism announces a call for entries for the inaugural Giving Angels Exhibition. The art exhibition will be held at the Rome Area History Center from November 9, 2022 to January 7, 2023.Artists of all ages are encouraged to submit artwork with…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS TO CLOSE ROADS FOR REPAIRS
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will close the following roads to replace failed cross drains beginning Monday, August 29, 2022: Pinecrest Drive (#41) will be closed beginning Monday, August 29 at 8:00 a.m. through Tuesday, August 30 at 4:00 p.m. Traffic will detour using Pinecrest Drive and Ann Drive. Old…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME, NW GEORGIA SAW A DROP IN JULY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
(From the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 2.8 percent in July, down six-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.7 percent. “This summer, we have seen unemployment rates drop while job numbers have climbed,” said Commissioner Mark…… read more »
GEORGIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS AWARDS MORE THAN $3.1 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT MORE THAN 200 ARTS ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE
(Media release from the Georgia Council for the Arts): Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced the recipients of its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education grants as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2023, which began on July 1. A…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST WINDOW NOW OPEN
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger): Georgia voters choosing to vote by mail for the November election may now submit applications for absentee ballots online, by email, mail, fax, or in person up until October 28th. In order to avoid any potential delays, voters are encouraged to submit their…… read more »
NEWEST BACHELOR’S DEGREE AT GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE OFFERS PATHWAY TO CAREERS AS WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST, ECOLOGIST, VETERINARIAN AND MORE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is launching a new bachelor’s degree slated to start spring 2023. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Natural Resources aims to produce graduates who are able to collect, analyze, correlate, and evaluate scientific data pertaining to environmental and natural resources. Careers in Environmental and…… read more »
RESTORATION ROME SEEKS RELIABLE FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES
Restoration Rome, a hub for foster, adoption, and family services located at the old Southeast Elementary School at 1400 Crane Street, now seeks reliable foster and adoptive families. Mary Margaret Mauer, co-founder of the local non-profit, attests that the number of foster families with Floyd County DFACS has dwindled in recent years, due largely to…… read more »
GEORGIA’S FORMER FIRST LADY SANDRA DEAL HAS PASSED AT AGE 80
Sandra Deal, Georgia’s former first lady, died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Her husband Nathan Deal served as Governor from 2011-2019. The current Governor Brian Kemp and his wife Marty had this to say about Sandra Deal’s passing, according to a release from his office: “Marty, the girls, and I are truly heartbroken…… read more »