The National Weather Service predicts sizzling temperatures to start the work week in Rome and Northwest Georgia. Today’s highs are anticipated to be in the upper 90s with heat index values as high as 106; the heat index values for Tuesday are projected to be as high as 108. Tim Herrington, the Director of the…… read more »
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ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD RAISING MINIMUM WAGE FOR TEAMMATES, EFFECTIVE JULY 3RD
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Atrium Health Floyd is continuing to invest in its teammates by raising its minimum wage to $13.50 per hour, effective July 3. This is the second time in a year the organization has raised its minimum wage, which is well above the federal rate of $7.25 per hour. “Our…… read more »
FCPD HAS RECOVERED FUNDS STOLEN FROM FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): The Floyd County Police is proud to announce the recovery of $189,334.35 that was stolen from the Floyd County Schools. Immediately following the report of the theft of $194,672.76 on June 7 by Floyd County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Glenn White, it was discovered the school system had…… read more »
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY SEEKS MENTORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR
Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County looks forward to a return to the classroom during the 2022-2023 school year. Gregory Wooten, Executive Director, asserts that access has been limited to the schools over the past couple of years, but a return to normalcy is in sight. Mentors and volunteers are currently sought for next school…… read more »
LISA PEARSON NAMED GNTC’S 2022 ROSE AWARD WINNER
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Lisa Pearson, Student Success coach at GNTC’s Walker County Campus in Rock Spring, as its 2022 ROSE Award winner. The Recognizing Outstanding Staff Effectiveness (ROSE) Award recognizes technical college staff who make a significant contribution to the college and to technical…… read more »
AG CARR WARNS GEORGIANS OF TEXT MESSAGE SCAMS
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General): Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be on the lookout for text message scams, including texts from unknown or unexpected senders with links requesting payment or sensitive information. “Scammers will use any means to commit their crimes, including sending texts that initially appear to…… read more »
CAVE SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL, ROME SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL AMONG LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS FOR THE WEEKEND
It’s not too soon to be thinking about what you’d like to do this weekend, and there will be some entertaining options around Rome and Floyd County. The Cave Spring Arts Festival will take place on Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm at Rolator Park. Kristi…… read more »
HELIPAD NOW OPEN AT FLOYD
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): The new helipad at Floyd Medical Center officially opened on Tuesday. The helipad will provide quicker and more direct access for trauma patients requiring treatment at the hospital’s Emergency Care Center (ECC). The helipad sits on the North Second Avenue entrance to the ECC. The new, raised helipad will…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA’S NET TAX REVENUES FOR MAY ROSE BY 1.6 PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for May totaled almost $2.70 billion, for an increase of $41.8 million, or 1.6 percent, compared to May 2021, when net tax collections approached $2.66 billion. Year-to-date, net tax collections totaled nearly $30.24 billion, for an increase of $5.84 billion,…… read more »
WEST ROME BAPTIST CHURCH SENDS MEMBERS OUT TO ‘SERVE THE CITY’
(Media release from West Rome Baptist Church): On Sunday, June 5th, more than 270 members of West Rome Baptist Church participated in their annual Serve the City event. All on campus events were suspended for the day, so that everyone could go out together and serve the community as a church family. Serve the City is a West…… read more »