Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: Be a hero by choosing not to drive after drinking because Georgia law enforcement officers are taking all drunk and drugged drivers they find on the road to jail. Those who choose to pass the keys to a sober designated driver or arrange a ride…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has announced students named to the Summer 2024 President’s List and Dean’s List. To achieve President’s List status, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and attain a minimum of nine semester hours of credit. To make Dean’s List students, must complete a minimum…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome City Board of Education met for a called board meeting on Monday, Aug. 19 at the Central Office Board Room. The board met to conduct the review for Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Holland. The board evaluated Dr. Holland on 10 key points, including…… read more »
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome Little Theatre’s production of Disney’s Descendants: The Musical will run August 30-September 8, 2024, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm. Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films! Imprisoned on…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Dr. Kristin Ray, a recent graduate of Atrium Health Floyd’s Family Medicine Residency program, is seeing patients at Atrium Health Floyd Primary Care Family Medicine #102, 28 John Davenport Drive, in Rome. Ray’s mother and grandmother were both nurses, which played a role in her decision to become a…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: On Monday, Governor Brian Kemp, joined by Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King, Department of Community Health Commissioner Russel Carlson, and healthcare stakeholders, took part in a roundtable focused on the current and future state of healthcare in Georgia, specifically regarding the Georgia Access and…… read more »
August is observed every year as National Immunization Awareness Month. Dr. Gary Voccio, who serves as Health Director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s 10-county Northwest Health District, attests that the goal of the observance is to highlight the importance of vaccination for all people, children and adults. For additional information about immunizations and…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Wreath decorators with a desire to help cancer patients can show off their skills during the Cancer Navigators’ Annual Holiday Wreath Sale & Auction. Crafters who want to create their own wreaths for the annual auction that benefits local cancer patients can pick up faux evergreen wreath forms at…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: The Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Running Club is inviting the community to enjoy an exciting run around beautiful Paris Lake at the Floyd Campus while raising money for scholarships during the Dollars for Scholars 5K and 1 Mile on Saturday, September 7, starting at 8AM. You can register here. Your $30 entry…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation: At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Bartow County. Chris Cochran, age 60, of Adairsville, GA, was shot and killed in the incident. No officers were injured.On August 18, 2024, at about 4 p.m., Bartow County…… read more »