(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Students in the Nursing and Dental Hygiene programs at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently had an opportunity to share research with community partners, classmates and faculty and staff during the School of Health Sciences’ first Evidence-Based Practice Symposium. Held at the Lakeview Building at GHC’s Floyd site on April…… read more »
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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: SNAP BENEFITS TO RETURN TO NORMAL LEVELS EFFECTIVE JUNE 1ST
(Media release from Georgia Department of Human Services): Starting June 1, 2022, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will return to normal levels in Georgia. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a one-month transition time this May for Georgia to go from pandemic to non-pandemic SNAP benefit levels.To fight the negative economic impacts of…… read more »
COMMUNITY MOURNS PASSING OF FORMER ROME CITY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT LARRY ATWELL
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 »
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 »