Community members are mourning the passing of former Rome City Schools Superintendent Larry Atwell. The following is a statement posted to the RCS Facebook page – “With great sadness, Rome City Schools learned of the passing of retired Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Larry B. Atwell. Dr. Atwell began his career with Rome City Schools…… read more »
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BACKYARD BBQ BASH AND DIRT ROAD FESTIVAL SET FOR THIS WEEKEND AT RIDGE FERRY PARK
The Backyard BBQ Bash and Dirt Road Festival are slated for this weekend at Ridge Ferry Park. Festivities will take place both Saturday and Sunday, as indicated by Jim Alred, Recreation Services Manager for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. Here are event details from the parks and rec website – This Spring, Ridge Ferry Park plays…… read more »
DISASTER SIMULATION AT GHC HELPS HEALTHCARE STUDENTS APPLY CLASSROOM LESSONS TO REAL-WORLD SCENARIO
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Around 30 nursing and a handful of dental hygiene students at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently learned how collaboration and keeping one’s composure are as important as their technical knowledge when it comes to serving others in times of crisis. In an annual disaster scenario simulation exercise held this…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD (FORMERLY FLOYD MEDICAL CENTER) RECORDS 500TH ROBOTIC SURGERY
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Atrium Health Floyd’s commitment to offer robotic surgery to local patients is being well-received. Floyd Medical Center recently performed its 500th surgery using the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. The hospital’s first robot-assisted surgery using the da Vinci Xi Surgical System took place in November 2020. A second da…… read more »
NEW MEMBERS APPOINTED TO ROME SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ORGANIZATION TO CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY WITH DERBY DAY PARTY ON MAY 7TH
(Media release from the Rome Symphony Orchestra): The Rome Symphony Orchestra today announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors. Luke Chaffin and Caroline Ennis Rafuse were recently voted onto the board, rounding out the organization’s appointment of five millennial board members during their 100th anniversary season. With a new generation…… read more »
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY PROUD OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR, SEEKS MENTORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR 2022-23
Gregory Wooten, Executive Director of Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County, is reflective as the end of the 2021-2022 school year is rapidly approaching. He says that he is proud of his team’s efforts to encourage kids to remain in school and be successful in life. He also anticipates a full return into the classroom…… read more »
GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE IS ONE OF 25 SEMIFINALISTS FOR THE 2023 ASPEN PRIZE FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXCELLENCE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has been named an Aspen Prize Semifinalist by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. GHC is one of 25 colleges across the country eligible to compete for a $1 million prize recognizing excellence in equitable outcomes for students in and after college. GHC was the only institution…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS HOST ACADEMIC QUIZ BOWL
(Media release from Floyd County Schools): Gifted education students from all schools in Floyd County gathered at Berry College for their annual Academic Quiz Bowl Competition. Each school brings a team of students who have qualified to be on the Quiz Bowl Team to represent their school. The Academic Quiz Bowl is a county-wide academic…… read more »
MAY ARTIST MARKET SET FOR MAY 14TH AT PARADISE GARDEN
(Media release from Paradise Garden Foundation): With temperatures rising and flowers blooming, now is the perfect time to plan a visit to Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden — and support artists while you enjoy touring the famed folk artist’s 4-acre folk art environment/roadside attraction! Paradise Garden Foundation will host the May Artist Market featuring 17 Northwest…… read more »
KEMP SIGNS BILL TO ALLOW THE GBI TO ASSIST IN ENSURING SECURE ELECTIONS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): On Thursday, Governor Kemp signed a bill that takes further steps to ensure secure and fair elections and enhances criminal case data exchanges to reduce criminal case backlogs (SB 441). “Building on the strong, commonsense measures in our Election Integrity Act of 2021, this new law…… read more »