The summer heatwave continues in Northwest Georgia. Here are reminders from Tim Herrington, Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency – limit outdoor activity to early in the morning or late in the evening. If you have to work outdoors during the hottest part of the day, take frequent breaks. And drink plenty of…… read more »
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DR. AYUSH SINGH JOINS HARBIN CLINIC NEUROLOGY
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): “As a physician, my goal is not only to address my patient’s medical issues but to also make them feel comfortable and understood.” Neurologist Ayush Singh, M.D., treats some of the most complex and advanced disorders of the spinal cord and brain. Yet what many of his patients recall most…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA TO HOST BLOOD DRIVES AT CHAPTER OFFICE IN ROME
(PSA from the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia): Donate blood and help maintain a stable blood supply. Every day the Red Cross must collect more than 13,000 pints of blood for patients across the country to prevent a blood shortage this summer. Encourage family and friends to join you in donating at the American Red…… read more »
EVERETT SPRINGS ROAD TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will be closing the road at #2956 Everett Springs Road due to a cross drain failure. The road will be closed Tuesday, July 12, 2022 beginning at 8:00 a.m. There will be no thru traffic allowed. Anyone traveling north will need to detour through Gordon County…… read more »
GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE RECEIVES AN $8,000 GRANT FROM DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT ADULT LITERACY
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) an $8,000 grant to support adult literacy. This local grant is part of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s recent award of a $10.5 million donation to support summer, family and adult literacy programs, representing the organization’s…… read more »
DAVIES FARM BUS RAISES FUNDS WHILE OFFERING FARM-FRESH GOODIES TO THE PUBLIC
The Davies Farm Bus is back on the road in 2022 and providing farm fresh goodies to the public while raising funds for the William S. Davies Homeless Shelters. Devon Smyth, Executive Director, attests that the Farm Bus makes stops all around town throughout the week, including at the Ridge Ferry Park Farmers Market on…… read more »
GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE MAINTAINS SECOND HIGHEST ECONOMIC IMPACT AMONG STATE COLLEGES
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): The total economic impact for fiscal year 2021 at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has topped $175 million. GHC holds the second highest economic impact among state colleges in Georgia. GHC’s $175 million economic impact is part of the total $19.3 billion University System of Georgia (USG) contribution to Georgia’s…… read more »
FCPD PROVIDES UPDATE ON SUNDAY SHOOTING AT LOCK AND DAM PARK
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): The man who shot three people at the Lock and Dam Park Sunday was meeting a woman who was heard screaming at the shooter in an attempt to stop the violence. Police are actively reviewing video from the campground and have observed two vehicles leaving the park…… read more »
ROME KIWANIS CLUB TO DISTRIBUTE FRESH GEORGIA PEACHES ON FRIDAY AS PART OF ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
(Announcement from the Rome Kiwanis Club): The Rome Kiwanis Club is distributing fresh Georgia Peaches on Friday, July 8th to all individuals that preordered them from a Kiwanis Member. Location is Chieftain Museum Parking Lot between the hours of 8 am and 2 pm. Come by and pick up your order! We thank you for…… read more »
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT SET FOR JULY 16TH AT ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, located at 412 Lavender Drive, will host an Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, July 16th from 9 am to 1 pm. It’s intended for residents of Rome and Floyd County only. Emma Wells, Director of Solid Waste for Floyd County, states that the items to be accepted include televisions, computers, cables,…… read more »