(From the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in June, up six-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 4.3 percent. “While the seasonally adjusted state unemployment rate went down in June, it is important to…… read more »
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HARBIN CLINIC DOCTORS TO LEAD TRED’S UPCOMING WALK AND TALK
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): Harbin Clinic husband and wife physicians, pulmonologist Dr. Harsha Banavasi and internal medicine physician Dr. Anandita Arora, are excited to lead the upcoming TRED of Rome/Floyd County’s Walk & Talk on Saturday, July 30th. The scenic walk begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Truist Bank parking lot on 100 East…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD’S NEW TRANSPORT OFFERS BETTER SERVICE FOR BABIES, PARENTS
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): More tiny infants who need lifesaving care can now be brought quickly to Floyd Medical Center, thanks to Atrium Health Floyd’s new Neonatal Intensive Care Transport. The specially equipped ambulance is designed for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients. The new vehicle can transport twins or a baby and the mother and…… read more »
FROM GHC TO THE SET OF THE ‘CREED III’ FILM: PEIGHTON WILLIAMSON BREAKS INTO THE FILM BUSINESS
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Peighton Williamson’s goal of a career in the film industry is coming to fruition. The 20-year-old Georgia Highlands College (GHC) alumna recently completed an internship on the set of MGM’s “Creed III.” Working on the upcoming blockbuster has only furthered her passion for movie production as she sets her…… read more »
ROME POLICE CHIEF DENISE DOWNER-MCKINNEY HONORED BY GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE AS OUTSTANDING CHIEF OF THE YEAR
(From the Rome Police Department): The City of Rome, GA – Government and the City of Rome Police Department are proud to announce that Chief of Police, Denise Downer-McKinney, has been awarded Outstanding Chief of the Year by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP). Chief Downer-McKinney was selected for her service to the…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA RESIDENTS INVITED TO ENJOY SUMMER ADVENTURES AT PARADISE GARDEN
Northwest Georgia residents are invited to enjoy some summer adventures at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden up in Summerville, the former home of the late folk artist Howard Finster. The closing reception for an art exhibit by Kimberly Dawn Crowder entitled ‘The Paradise Garden Inspiration’ is slated for Saturday, July 30th from 2 pm until 4…… read more »
GHC RESUMES NORMAL OPERATIONS ON WEDNESDAY AFTER CLOSURE ON TUESDAY
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): On Tuesday (July 26), Georgia Highlands College was alerted by local law enforcement about threats specific to multiple GHC sites. In an abundance of caution, all GHC locations ceased operations for July 26 to allow local law enforcement to investigate. Georgia Highlands College has been cleared by local law…… read more »
GAS CARD CAMPAIGN RAISES $10,000 FOR GNTC STUDENTS’ TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is revved up to help 45 students with transportation costs next semester. The GNTC Foundation sponsored an internal giving campaign June 13-17, with a goal to raise $3,000. The gas card campaign included a match from the foundation and generated…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO GATHER FOR PLANNING RETREAT THIS THURSDAY
The Rome City Commission will gather for a planning retreat this Thursday, July 28th at the Rome-Floyd Fire Administration Building located at 409 East 12th Street. Lunch is set for 11:30 am with the meeting to begin at 12:30 pm and continue throughout the day. Commissioners’ discussion topics will include elections, Banty Jones Park, South…… read more »
END OF SUMMER FUN ABOUNDS IN ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY
The Rome International Film Festival and the City of Rome invite the public to head to the Rome City Auditorium this Wednesday night for the last movie of their free summer movie series. Kristi Kent, Director of Communications for the city and the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism, encourages local families to attend a screening…… read more »