Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s November unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, up one tenth from a revised 3.6 percent in October. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Despite a slight uptick in unemployment this November, Georgia’s economy remains among the…… read more »
The Cave Spring Historical Society will usher in 2025 with the annual Cave Spring Polar Plunge at noon on Wednesday, January 1st at Rolater Lake. Event proceeds will benefit the society’s efforts to preserve historic buildings in Cave Spring, states Marley Peals, Director of the Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority. She took the plunge to…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Dalton State College, Georgia Highlands College and Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) have created Northwest Georgia Connect, a new agreement to further educational opportunities for area students. Leaders from the three colleges signed an articulation agreement this week to create a partnership, called Northwest Georgia Connect, that will allow…… read more »
Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department: The Floyd County Police Department recognized its Officer of the Year and Officers of the Quarter on Tuesday at its annual Christmas Luncheon. 2024 Officer of the Year is awarded to Sgt John Overstreet. On 09/16/2024, while off duty, Sgt Overstreet provided emergency first aid to…… read more »
Media release from the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority: Join us this Thursday, December 19th, from 4 to 8 PM for an evening filled with holiday festivities during Rome for the Holidays. This event, hosted in downtown Rome, promises something for everyone—from shopping and movies to Santa and family-friendly fun. Here’s a look at what’s…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 EMS Service Awards, recognizing the dedicated EMS professionals’ outstanding contributions and exceptional service. These awards celebrate the heroic efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by team members across various districts.The awards included: EMT of the Year Paramedic of the…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Office of Adult Education held its Fall 2024 Graduation Ceremony on Dec. 12 for students who have earned their High School Equivalency diplomas. The ceremony was held at the Conference Center on GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to accommodate students and families…… read more »
Media release from Harbin Clinic: Harbin Clinic is excited to welcome cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. David Hirsh to Harbin Clinic Cardiology Rome. He brings a wealth of knowledge and looks forward to expanding the cardiac electrophysiology offerings at Harbin Clinic. He begins seeing patients in January of 2025. Dr. Hirsh grew up in Illinois where his father worked in…… read more »
Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County encourages trustworthy and inspiring adults to make a resolution in 2025 to invest in the lives of students by becoming a mentor or a volunteer. Gregory Wooten, Executive Director, says that mentors serve one-on-one as positive role models for students. Volunteers may serve in a more general capacity as…… read more »
Announcement from Floyd County, GA: A Special Called Meeting of the Floyd County Board of Commissioners has been rescheduled to Thursday, December 19 at 8:00 a.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of the Floyd County Administration Building at 12 East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. The purpose is to adopt the FY 2025 budget. It is open to…… read more »