More Winter weather on the way? That is possible as this season continues, and it is wise to be prepared. Tim Herrington, the Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency, says that now is a good time to get an NOAA weather radio and/or some reliable weather apps for the most up-to-date forecasts throughout…… read more »
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REMINDER: KING CELEBRATION 2025 SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
Here’s a reminder that Rome’s MLK Commission invites the public to a host of events to celebrate the life and legacy of late Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. starting on Friday, January 17th and continuing through Monday, January 20th (MLK Day). Here’s the slate of activities, courtesy of the Commission: FRIDAY January 17,…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2025 GOAL AWARD
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Four Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have been selected as the college’s finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Trish Wiggins, coordinator for the college’s GOAL program. Listed are students chosen as finalists for the GOAL award showing (from left) the student’s name,…… read more »
ANNA K. DAVIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOGNIZED AS CSI PROGRESS SCHOOL
Media release from the Rome, GA City Schools: The Georgia Department of Education has recognized Anna K. Davie Elementary School as a Comprehensive and Support and Improvement (CSI) school that has shown exceptional academic achievement or improvement. “I am so proud of this recognition for our school community! It reflects the positive strides we are…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND ANNOUNCES NEW HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: This week, AdventHealth Redmond announced construction on a 40,000 square-foot medical office building that will be home to the AdventHealth Redmond Heart and Vascular Institute. Site preparation has already begun, and construction will continue through March 2026. “The AdventHealth Redmond Heart and Vascular Institute will enable us to care for…… read more »
WORLD’S FOLK ART CHURCH AT HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN TO RE-OPEN IN LATE JUNE
A section of Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville, GA that has been closed for more than a quarter of a century will re-open to the public this Summer. Tina Cox, Executive Director of the Paradise Garden Foundation, says that funds have been raised over recent months for the restoration of the World’s Folk Art…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES STATE ART COLLECTION TOUR
Media release from the Georgia Department of Economic Development: The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced that 10 Georgia communities have been selected to host a curated traveling exhibition of works from Georgia’s State Art Collection. The exhibition, “Reimagine: Contemporary Georgia Artists,”…… read more »
GNTC AWARDS FIRST LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION-MOHAWK SCHOLARSHIPS
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GTNC) announces the first recipients of a new scholarship, which is funded by the Latin American Association (LAA) with the sponsorship of Mohawk Industries Inc., to support Latino or Hispanic students who graduated from eligible high schools in Floyd, Gordon, Murray or Whitfield Counties. Maria…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD PROVIDES NARCAN TO AREA SCHOOL SYSTEMS
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Atrium Health Floyd recently provided Narcan to its school partners at Chattooga County Schools, Darlington Schools, Floyd County Schools, Rome City Schools and Trion City Schools. Narcan is a nasal spray that can be used in an emergency situation to reverse effects of a potential opioid overdose. “We hope…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP UNVEILS ECONOMIC, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AT EGGS AND ISSUES
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: On Tuesday, at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs and Issues legislative preview event, Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered an address announcing some of his top legislative and budgetary priorities for the 2025 legislative session. To ensure Georgia remains the No. 1 state for business,…… read more »