Category Archives: Local News

CONTINUITY OF CARE IMPORTANT TO HARBIN CLINIC’S DR. SARAH BRADLEY

CONTINUITY OF CARE IMPORTANT TO HARBIN CLINIC’S DR. SARAH BRADLEY

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Dr. Sarah Brantley loves taking care of her patients. “It’s incredibly rewarding to support patients through some of life’s most meaningful milestones — whether that’s welcoming a new baby or navigating other important aspects of their health,” said Brantley, a new OB-GYN at Harbin Clinic Women’s Center Rome. “The…read more »

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FALLS TO 3.4% IN JULY

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FALLS TO 3.4% IN JULY

Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s July 2025 unemployment rate was 3.4%, down one-tenth from June. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “More Georgians are stepping into the workforce and securing jobs — a trend that’s held strong…read more »

ROME NIGHT MARKET TO RETURN TO ROTARY PLAZA ON SEPTEMBER 4TH

ROME NIGHT MARKET TO RETURN TO ROTARY PLAZA ON SEPTEMBER 4TH

Did you miss the Rome Night Market held in downtown Rome earlier this month? Or did you attend and could not get enough? You are in luck, as the Rome Downtown Development Authority has announced that the evening farmer’s market will return to Rotary Plaza on Thursday, September 4th from 5 pm to 8 pm.…read more »

GNTC’S ACCELERATED ACADEMY SPEEDS UP EARNING HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY

GNTC’S ACCELERATED ACADEMY SPEEDS UP EARNING HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Accelerated Academy speeds up the pace at which students can earn their High School Equivalency (HSE). Nineteen students graduated from GNTC’s first Accelerated Academy class. The class, which lasted three days, provided meals and snacks, HSE instruction, practice tests and testing—all for free.…read more »

SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ELIMINATING GEORGIA’S INCOME TAX TO HOLD FIRST MEETING

Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax, chaired by Sen. Blake Tillery, (R–Vidalia), will hold its first hearing. EVENT DETAILS:                       ABOUT THE MEETING: The Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax, created by Lt. Governor Burt…read more »

GNTC STUDENT CLIMBING CORPORATE LADDER WITH AREA BANK

GNTC STUDENT CLIMBING CORPORATE LADDER WITH AREA BANK

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student credits GNTC with helping her build a better future by helping her complete her High School Equivalency,  obtain a college degree and find success in the banking industry. Brittney Elrod expects to complete her associate degree in Business Management, with a specialization…read more »