(Media release from Rome’s Office of Downtown Development): The Office of Downtown Development would like to wish a Happy 80th Birthday to Joe Murray, owner of Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop, on Monday, July 18th. Joe has spent his life dedicated to both shoes and Downtown Rome.Murray attributes his longevity in the business to the variety of…… read more »
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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: LIMITED DOSES OF MONKEYPOX VACCINE NOW AVAILABLE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has begun receiving limited doses of monkeypox vaccine. To date, Georgia has received approximately 3,000 doses of JYNNEOS vaccine – enough for 1,500 individuals since this is a two-dose vaccine series. The vaccine has been distributed upon request to health departments…… read more »
CHIEF VANN HOUSE IN CHATSWORTH TO HOST VANN HOUSE DAYS EVENT ON JULY 23RD
(Media release from Chief Vann House State Historic Site): Friends of the Vann House volunteers and Vann House rangers are ready to welcome guests back for Vann House Days on Saturday, July 23th from 10am-4pm. To celebrate the 19th century Cherokees and Moravians who once resided in Springplace, local artists and volunteers will be hosting demonstrations of historic daily…… read more »
HEALTH INITIATIVE FOR MEN AND WOMEN SET TO RETURN ON AUGUST 20TH
The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition urges locals to mark their calendars for Saturday, August 20th. That is the date of the Health Iniative for Men and Women to be hosted by the 100 Black Men of Rome and Northwest Georgia (with support from the coalition). Hours are 8 am until noon over at the…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET JULY 19TH
(From the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration): The Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration will meet on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 6 pm at the new Floyd County Election Center, which is located at 18 East 12thStreet, Rome. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please contact the…… read more »
DR. KEERTHY KRISHNAMANI NAMED VICE PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR PRIMARY CARE AT ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Dr. Keerthy Krishnamani has been named vice president, associate chief medical officer and executive medical director for primary care at Atrium Health Floyd. Krishnamani joined Floyd in January 2021 as executive medical director of the Floyd Primary Care network, responsible for maintaining the quality of care provided by the…… read more »
TOLES, TEMPLE & WRIGHT WELCOMES NEWEST REALTOR
(Media release from Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.): Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. (TTW) announced Thursday that the brokerage has named Jenna Wright as the newest sales associate to its team of real estate agents. Jenna’s licensure will include Georgia and Alabama, allowing her to use her expertise and knowledge of the region to serve…… read more »
GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE’S NEW PRESIDENT IS ENJOYING HIS FIRST DAYS ON THE JOB
Georgia Highlands College’s new President enthuses that he has enjoyed his first days on the job, along with the opportunity to get to know students, staff, and the community at large. Dr. Mike Hobbs officially began his term as GHC’s President on Friday, July 1st. Prior to that, he served as the vice president of…… read more »
COMMUNITY CLEAN UPS HIGHLIGHT BUSY SUMMER FOR KEEP ROME-FLOYD BEAUTIFUL
It has been a busy summer for Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful. Hannah Bagley, Director, states that highlights have included Your Community Clean Up Day in mid June. Around 400 pounds of litter were gathered as part of this event supported by Keep Georgia Beautiful. Bagley encourages the public to stay tuned for details about a…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP CREATES SMALL BUSINESS AND SUPPLIER DIVERSITY MANAGER POSITION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday issued Executive Order 07.13.22.01, directing the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) to create the position of Small Business and Supplier Diversity Manager. “Small businesses are important to the growth and success of Georgia’s economy and are responsible for employing nearly…… read more »