(Georgia Highlands College media release): Erin Shufro wears more than a few hats at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). She works out of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). She is Chair of Physical Sciences. She teaches as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry. And she is a research advisor to students. More than…… read more »
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ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD REACHES ANOTHER TECHNOLOGICAL MILESTONE
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Floyd Medical Center recorded its first robot-assisted knee replacement surgery on Wednesday, continuing Atrium Health Floyd’s success in bringing important technology to the communities it serves. The DePuy Synthes VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution, used for total knee replacement surgery, and the addition of a second da Vinci Xi Surgical System…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 931 new cases of coronavirus and 43 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia on Thursday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,294,282 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
BRIGHTER BIRTHDAYS SEEKS CONTRIBUTIONS TO TOY CHEST AT RESTORATION ROME KIDS IN NEED AT CHRISTMAS (AND THEIR BIRTHDAYS!)
Local non-profit organization Brighter Birthdays seeks contributions to their toy chest at Restoration Rome, 1400 Crane Street. Cristin Warden, founder, indicates that the toys will be distributed to families in need at Christmas and for birthdays. Items for older children are especially needed. Warden adds that the toy chest benefits children of all ages, from…… read more »
BREWER NAMED DEAN OF COLLEGE GUIDANCE AT DARLINGTON SCHOOL
(Darlington School media release): Ivy Brewer has been named dean of college guidance, effective July 1, 2022, replacing Sam Moss (‘63), who will take on a part-time role outside of college guidance next year prior to his official retirement in May of 2023. “Ivy has been a member of Darlington’s college guidance team since 2007…… read more »
GNTC’S YOUTH SUCCESS ACADEMY HOLDS GRADUATION CEREMONY
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Close to 20 young adults walked across the stage Tuesday, Dec. 7, to receive their GED® diploma during the Youth Success Academy (YSA) graduation held at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Floyd County Campus. The Youth Success Academy is specifically designed for out-of-school youth that wish to attain a GED®…… read more »
THREE RIVERS SINGERS TO PRESENT ‘CHRISTMAS DAY EARTH RESOUNDS’ ON DECEMBER 18TH
(Media release from the Three Rivers Singers): The Three Rivers Singers community chorus will present “Christmas Day Earth Resounds”, featuring a collection of seasonal songs arranged for chorus, on Saturday, December 18th at 4:00 PM in the sanctuary of Garden Lakes Baptist Church on Redmond Circle in Rome. Len Willingham is the Music Director and…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,938 new cases of coronavirus and 29 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 1,293,370 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
IT’S BEEN A GOOD YEAR FOR TOURISM IN ROME/FLOYD COUNTY, TOURISM OFFICE LOOKS FORWARD TO A BUSY 2022
This has been a good year for tourism around Rome and Floyd County, and the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism looks forward to a busy 2022. This is according to Kristi Kent, Communications Director, who indicates that tennis will be a big draw for the community again next year. Among the highlights for 2021 –…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY EMAIL SERVERS BACK ONLINE
(Media release from Floyd County, GA Government): Floyd County email servers are back online after a phishing attack that occurred Friday, December 3, 2021 . Floyd County’s Director of Information Technology, La Sonja Holcomb reported all updates have been completed and have ran clean since Monday, December 6, 2021. Please delete any suspicious emails you…… read more »