This Tuesday, March 18th is the date of the Special Election to fill a vacancy on Post 4 of the Floyd County Commission. Polls county-wide will be open from 7 am to 7 pm to accommodate those who did not vote early. Candidates include Shonna Bailey, Chip Hood, Tonya Eden Shepard, David Thornton, and Corey…… read more »
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SEVERAL RCS SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED FOR PARTICIPATING IN GEORGIA SCHOOLS CARE INITIATIVE
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Several Rome City Schools were recently recognized for participating in the Georgia Department of Education’s statewide service initiative Georgia Schools Care. Elm Street, West End, Anna K. Davie, East Central, and West Central Elementary schools all received honors for participating in the program, which raised money to help…… read more »
CHEROKEE COUNTY, AL CELEBRATES OPENING OF WOMEN’S IMAGING SUITE
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: A new Women’s Imaging Suite that officially opened Thursday at Atrium Health Floyd Cherokee Medical Center provides women in northeast Alabama easier access to lifesaving mammograms and also represents Atrium Health Floyd’s continued commitment to expand services at the rural hospital. “We have been successful in this era when…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR: ALLERGY SEASON IS UPON US
Do you struggle with allergies every Spring? Many trees and plants around Northwest Georgia have started to bloom and emit allergy-triggering pollen. Dr. Gary Voccio, health director of the Georgia Department of Public Health’s 10-county Northwest Health District, muses that pollen is fascinating to view under a microscope, but these little particles pack a powerful…… read more »
RIBBON CUT FOR RENOVATIONS AT ROME-FLOYD ECO CENTER
Release from Floyd County, GA: A fresh, modern look alongside increased accessibility are two of the first things you may notice as part of the new Rome-Floyd ECO Center. Floyd County and Rome City Commissioners received a sneak peek of the newly refurbished Rome-Floyd ECO Center on Thursday afternoon. The center re-opens to the public…… read more »
AAA ACTIVATES ‘TOW TO GO’ FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Media release from AAA: The Auto Club Group: AAA is activating ‘Tow to Go’ in select states for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend, hoping that partygoers do not press their luck by driving impaired. What is Tow to Go? Tow to Go operates on most major holidays and offers a free ride to impaired drivers and their…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: JANUARY 2025 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HOLDS AT 3.6%
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s January unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.6 percent in December. The unemployment rate was four-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Georgia’s economy is built for the future, but to maintain our competitive edge, we must remain committed…… read more »
BE WEATHER AWARE WITH HELP FROM THE FLOYD EMA MOBILE APP
Forecasters are warning the public to be weather aware this weekend. Severe weather is possible in north and central Georgia between Saturday afternoon and early Sunday, according to a statement by the National Weather Service, which warns that weather hazards might include tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail. Flooding concerns may also develop here in the…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR ACHIEVEMENT
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: The Floyd County Schools (FCS) system has achieved a remarkable distinction, being recognized as one of only 100 school districts nationwide to surpass pre-pandemic performance levels in both math and reading. This outstanding achievement was highlighted in the Education Recovery Scorecard, which analyzed 2024 data from 11,327 out…… read more »
CAMP SEASON IS NEARING FOR SCOUTING AMERICA!
Camp season 2025 is nearing for the Northwest Georgia Council of Scouting America. Eric Vaughn, council board member, says that Camp Cards are now available for purchase at a cost of $10. Buyers may enjoy discounts at local businesses in exchange for their support of scouting. Camp Cards may be obtained online at www.nwgascouting.org or…… read more »