Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: As a high school senior, Daniela Villela-Martinez found herself at a crossroads, uncertain about her career path and unsure how to navigate the challenges of being a first-generation college student. She had heard from friends about Polk Career Connect, a new workforce initiative created through collaboration between Polk School District,…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), in partnership with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), is celebrating Apprenticeship Week in Georgia (Nov. 17-23) by recognizing the value Registered Apprenticeship Programs have in developing a skilled workforce for Northwest Georgia. This year’s Apprenticeship Week celebrates Georgia’s historic investment in apprenticeships through…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.5 percent in October, up three-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 2.9 percent. “While most regions across Georgia experienced a slight uptick in unemployment, our state continues to lead…… read more »
The public is invited to attend Holiday Hot Cocoa with Hospitality House, slated for Tuesday, December 10th from 10 am until 1 pm at the Hospitality House Thrift Store on Shorter Avenue. Angela Sanchez, the Latinx Outreach Coordinator for Hospitality House for Women, Inc., enthuses that attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy hot chocolate…… read more »
From Floyd County Emergency Management: Windy conditions are expected to continue through today, as several agencies have already been responding to reports of trees and power lines down. Some parts of Floyd County received 5 inches of rain between late Monday and Tuesday, while here in Rome the Floyd EMA office documented 4.5 inches. The…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: “Her willingness to ensure this patient’s needs were met speaks volumes to her loving personality and dedication to the nursing practice.” Those words were written on behalf of Stephanie Segrest, a registered nurse with Inpatient Wound Care at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, who made sure a paraplegic inmate…… read more »
Announcement from the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library: To celebrate Christmas, the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library’s Silent Auction showcases feature items for holiday gift giving for all ages. In addition to coffee table books and gifts for young readers, one showcase contains beautiful gift editions of classics, another has numerous books about…… read more »
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office looks forward to making Christmas a little brighter for locals in need again this year through its Sheriff Santa program. Sheriff Dave Roberson says that his office is teaming up with Toys for Tots to ensure that all kids in Floyd County have toys and treats for the holidays. Sheriff…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmondis proud to announce that its Antibiotic Stewardship Program (ASP) has been awarded platinum level status in the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Antibiotic Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This prestigious designation underscores the facility’s commitment to excellence in antimicrobial stewardship and reflects its dedication to providing high-quality, safe patient…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services: The Georgia Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS) is collecting holiday gifts for the more than 1,300 older Georgians and adults with disabilities who are under guardianship as part of the annual Light Up the Holidays gift drive. These adults may be residents…… read more »