(Announcement from AdventHealth Redmond): Due to the inclement weather projected for Friday, the Night of Hope concert featuring Brandon Heath will be hosted at The Forum River Center (2 Government Plaza, Rome, GA). If you have already reserved a ticket, you can still use it. If you haven’t reserved at ticket, just show up and we’ll…… read more »
(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): Rain has once again caused delays in movie production on the West Rome bypass in Southern Floyd County. The highway will be closed again Thursday with detour on Walker Mtn Road. Park Ave will be experience intermittent closures between the railroad tracks and the park. Traffic will be allowed…… read more »
Summer camp season is approaching. The Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home encourages parents to register their kids for its Summer Camp, set for June 3rd through 7th. Sessions will be held daily from 9 am until 12 pm at the museum, located at 501 Riverside Parkway in Rome. Local 2nd through 5th graders are invited to…… read more »
(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): Rainy weather last week impacted movie production in Rome, causing schedule changes with local road closures. Production is expected to conclude this week as filming continues on the West Rome bypass, which remains closed until Wednesday between 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. between Blacks Bluff Road and US 27.…… read more »
(Media release from the University System of Georgia): The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) voted Tuesday to approve tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year at USG’s 26 public colleges and universities. Systemwide, in-state undergraduate tuition will increase by 2.5%, and out-of-state tuition will increase by 5%. A new, third…… read more »
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): The Floyd County Schools JV and middle school math teams competed at the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics state tournament over the weekend in Macon, Georgia where they had great success. Ninth and tenth-grade students were eligible to attend the Junior Varsity division, while students in grades…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Power): The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday voted to approve the stipulated agreement in Georgia Power’s 2023 IRP Update proceeding. The agreement was reached with Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) Staff in March following months of analysis by various intervenors, open hearings and discussions around the company’s 2023 IRP Update.…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic, the region’s two longest-serving health care providers, finalized a long-anticipated strategic combination on Monday, creating an integrated health care system. Harbin Clinic is Georgia’s largest, privately-owned, multi-specialty physician group. Atrium Health Floyd is one of the largest providers of health care services in…… read more »
April is observed annually as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Exchange Club Family Resource Center is teaming with other human service agencies this month to inform locals about ways to support children and families, says Tina Bartleson, FRC Executive Director. The theme for CAP Month in 2024 is ‘Building a Hopeful Future Together’. Bartleson attests…… read more »
(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): Immediate work has begun on the bridge at Brushy Branch on Blacks Bluff Road. Travel will be down to one lane to allow crews and equipment room to work in the 7100 block of Blacks Bluff Road. Expect delays Monday to Thursday from 8a to 4p while crews repair…… read more »