(Media release from the Georgia Academy for Economic Development): The Board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development announces recent participants from the November 9, 2021 The Essentials program held in Cartersville. Participants were community and economic development professionals, elected officials, public servants, business leaders, educators, and engaged citizens from across Georgia. The Essentials provided…… read more »
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GHC DENTAL HYGIENE INSTRUCTOR BRINGS NEARLY TWO DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN DENTISTRY AND PERIODONTICS INTO THE CLASSROOM
(Georgia Highlands College media release): Before taking on her role as a full-time dental hygiene instructor at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), Alania Henderson spent nearly two decades working in general dentistry and periodontics, including six years of mission-based dentistry in Central America. Serving with the Honduras Baptist Dental Mission for the first two years in…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 683 new cases of coronavirus and 67 more virus-related deaths were reported in Georgia on Wednesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,271,271 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
TRAIL PARTNERSHIP COMPLETES MT. BERRY LOOP
(Media release from the Floyd County Board of Commissioners): The Floyd County Board of Commissioners took action on Tuesday night in partnership with the City of Rome and the Berry Family to complete the Mt. Berry Trail to the Armuchee Connector. This partnership will provide trail enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy a continuous route from…… read more »
AAA PREDICTS THANKSGIVING TRAVEL TO REBOUND NEARING PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS
(Media release from AAA, The Auto Club Group): AAA forecasts a strong rebound in holiday travelers this Thanksgiving. The Auto Club Group predicts 53.4 million Americans will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020. This brings travel volumes within 5% of pre-pandemic levels for the 2019 holiday. View the full report here. The gap is…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES BLANKETED WITH FALL COLOR RIGHT NOW
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites are blanketed with fall color right now. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, encourages all Georgians to check out the Leaf Watch travel planner at www.gastateparks.org for a listing of the Top 10 Parks for Fall Color. That list includes nearby Cloudland Canyon and Fort Mountain. James H. “Sloppy” Floyd…… read more »
FLOYD NOW ALLOWING TWO VISITORS PER PATIENT
(Media release from Floyd Public Relations): Most patients at Atrium Health Floyd will be able to have two visitors, effective Wednesday, Nov.10. Some visitation restrictions remain because of COVID-19 to ensure the safety of patients, staff members and visitors. No visitors younger than 18 will be permitted for hospitalized patients. Requests for additional visitors due…… read more »
NO APPLICATION FEE AT GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE FOR ‘NO FEE NOVEMBER’
(Georgia Highlands College media release): Georgia Highlands College is waiving its $30 application fee through the month of November to help reduce barriers for those seeking to attain a college education. Called “No Fee November,” this opportunity is available to all student types, from high school seniors to transfer students to non-traditional working adults and…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 2,224 new cases of coronavirus and 97 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,270,625 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES IN SEARCH OF ADOPTERS
Floyd County PAWS (Public Animal Welfare Services) remains in search of reliable, trustworthy individuals to adopt the dogs and cats currently housed at its shelter. Jeff Mitchell, Director, attests that there are plenty of furbabies to adopt. Mitchell indicates that PAWS is open every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1 pm to 5 pm…… read more »