(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Redmond recently donated $13,000 of automated external defibrillator (AED) batteries to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. AEDs assist people who encounter sudden cardiac arrest. Once the device evaluates the heart’s rhythm, it provides an electrical shock which helps to reset a heart’s rhythm back to normal. AEDs are located…… read more »
(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 20 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 »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Special receptions were held at all six Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) campuses recently to honor and congratulate 2024 Dual Enrollment students. The receptions were held at the Catoosa County Campus, Ringgold; Floyd County Campus, Rome; Gordon County Campus, Calhoun; Polk County Campus, Rockmart; Walker County Campus, Rock Spring; and Whitfield Murray Campus, Dalton. “Dual…… read more »
Mothers Day is this Sunday, May 12th. Many mothers would attest that the perfect Mothers Day gift is quality time with family. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, encourages moms and fams to skip the brunch crowds and spend time together at a nearby state park such as James…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) spring 2024 Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene graduate Amanda Winn has been chosen as the Board of Regents Academic Day Representative for GHC. Raised in the borough of Greenwich, London, Amanda worked as a dental technician fabricating dental appliances and taught dental students at…… read more »
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce that Angela Winn Ewing, PA-C, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery at Rome. Ewing joins John A. Cowan, Jr., MD, FAANS; Jason Harrison, MD, PhD, FAANS; Alex Whitaker-Lea, MD and the care team at AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery at Rome, which offers a…… read more »
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Farm-fresh produce, delectable baked goods, arts and crafts, fresh-cut flowers and more are just a few weeks away, as the Ridge Ferry Farmer’s Market is getting set to kick off the 2024 season. The first market will be on Sat., June 1 and begins at 7 a.m. Due…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.46 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 7 cents more than a week ago, 13 cents more than a month ago, and 19 cents more…… read more »
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, located at 412 Lavender Drive, will host a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Event on Saturday, May 11th at 9 am. Appointments are required and may be made online via the SignUpGenius link at www.floydcountyga.gov or by telephone at (706) 291-5266. Emma Wells, Director of Solid Waste for Floyd County,…… read more »
Advance in person voting continues for the May 21st primary election. Floyd County voters may cast an early ballot on weekdays between the hours of 7:30 am until 5:30 pm through Friday, May 17th at one of three locations – Early voting will be offered on Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday…… read more »