Advance in person voting will take place throughout the next three weeks 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 from Monday, April 29th through Friday, May 17th at one of three locations – Saturday voting will be…… read more »
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FLOYD COUNTY, GA: SAFETY STRATEGY SPURS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Road improvements are underway in some parts of Floyd County that officials hope will curb the rate of injuries and crashes on our local roads. The safety strategy is thanks in part to a grant from the state Department of Transportation. Contractors have already been seen on Calhoun Road…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST STRIKE OUT STROKE NIGHT
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): On Tuesday, May 7, AdventHealth Redmond is hosting Strike Out Stroke Night at AdventHealth Stadium to support stroke awareness and prevention. Throughout the game, courageous stroke survivors and some of AdventHealth Redmond’s medical experts will be featured. Each AdventHealth Redmond team member receives two free tickets; proof of badge is…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS, KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY AGREE TO MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES PARTNERSHIP
(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): Rome City Schools has officially entered into an agreement with Kennesaw State University to help bring mental health professionals into local schools to help deal with rising anxiety, depression, and other adverse mental health effects in students. “We are pleased to be able to be a part of…… read more »
FLOYD EMA INVITES LOCALS TO UPCOMING SESSIONS OF THE SAFE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ACADEMY
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency continues to encourage locals to participate in its SAFE Emergency Preparedness Academy. Classes are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Emergency Operations Center located on East 12th Street in Rome. Tim Herrington, Floyd EMA Director, says that…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY FAME PATHWAY COLLABORATED WITH THE GEORGIA FILM ACADEMY TO HOST AVTF TRAINING
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): The FAME (Film, Arts, Media & Entertainment) Pathway at the Floyd County Schools College & Career Academy collaborated with the Georgia Film Academy this past weekend at the CCA for a AVTF Teacher Training Program that empowers educators across Georgia to elevate their film and media curriculum. The…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS ROLL OUT LITERACY COMPASS INITIATIVE
(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): “Literacy is something that we know we have to look at. When you bring folks together around a single cause, they are focused. They are in it, and you can get some things done. That’s exactly what we have done here.” Although those words weren’t the first ones…… read more »
GNTC BOASTS STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH CHATTOOGA COUNTY
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) maintains a strong presence in Chattooga County—providing Adult Education, Driver’s Education and Dual Enrollment classes to serve area residents. “Our partnership with GNTC has grown and continues to grow,” said Blake Elsberry, sole commissioner of Chattooga County. “Whether it be in the field…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: UNEMPLOYMENT RATES FOR MARCH ROSE SLIGHTLY IN ROME, NORTHWEST GEORGIA
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent in March, up one-tenth over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.0 percent. “Georgia’s job market is red hot with opportunity,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “This continuous growth is a…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER TO JOIN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK APRIL 28TH TO MAY 4TH
National Small Business Week will be observed April 28th through May 4th. The Rome-Floyd Chamber celebrates and supports small businesses in the community throughout the year, enthuses Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO. A Small Business Week Luncheon has been planned by the Chamber for next Wednesday, May 1st. Powers-Smith encourages local small business owners and…… read more »