Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Chef Greg Paulson, program director and instructor of the Culinary Arts program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), and his family won the grand prize on “Family Feud.” Paulson, his wife Beth and stepchildren Matthew, Keely and Julie won a five-day run on the national television show and the grand…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: While it takes about 20 minutes for the audience to find out “Whodunit” in Grand Finale’s 2025 show, the group itself had to wait longer than that to get amazing news on Saturday at the Diamond Classic Show Choir Competition in Albertville, Alabama. When it was all said…… read more »
The Rome-Floyd Chamber will host its 2025 Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 27th at the Forum River Center in downtown Rome. The event will commence with light networking at 11:15 am. A lunch buffet will be offered at 11:30 am. The program will begin promptly at noon. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, enthuses that the…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Brad Bushnell, M.D., M.B.A., an orthopedic surgeon at Harbin Clinic, was the Doctor of the Day on Tuesday at the State Capitol in Atlanta. The Medical Association of Georgia’s Doctor of the Day works in the Medical Aid Station at the State Capitol, where they provide free minor medical…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Forestry Commission: Americans watching national news are learning about something Georgia foresters have been touting for a long time: prescribed fire. Also known as “good fire,” prescribed fire has multiple benefits that make forests healthier and people safer. Wildfires, or “bad fire,” such as we’ve recently seen in California, can…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools announced the process to appoint a new board member for the Armuchee area on Monday morning in a called board meeting. According to the law, the Board must appoint a new member within 45 days of the vacancy. The following procedure will be used to…… read more »
Local non-profit Empowered Elegance wants to make prom night special for under-resourced young ladies in Rome, Floyd County, and surrounding areas again this year. Its community partners are encouraged to nominate students for the 3rd annual Prom Pop Up dress shopping event set for Friday, February 21st and Saturday, February 22nd. Kelli Barnes, co-founder of…… read more »
Media release from Darlington School: Darlington School and the ALICE Training® Institute have teamed up to bring ALICE Instructor Certification Training to Rome, Ga., on May 29-30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course, which is open to law enforcement and other community groups, will be held on campus at Darlington’s Thatcher Hall. “One…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces the recipients of the Synovus Scholarship for spring 2025. This scholarship supports students with financial need in the following counties with a Synovus branch: Floyd, Gordon, Walker and Whitfield. “We are so proud of these deserving Georgia Northwestern Technical College students, and…… read more »
Announcement from the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library: In memory of the remarkable life and recent death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, one of the showcases in the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library’s current Silent Auction contains books and other items related to him and his hometown of Plains, GA, including a…… read more »