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 »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.22 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago,14 cents less than a month ago, and 41 cents less than this time…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School’s FFA Chapter recently earned awards both for individuals and as a chapter. Michael Rios Campos has been named a national finalist this year in the Food Products and Processing category in Division 5 of the competition, and Madylne Cruz-Hernandez received a bronze rating in the…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Forestry Commission: It’s all around us this month. The August back-to-school theme is everywhere, as teachers, parents, and kids prepare for the new school year. The Georgia Forestry Commission wants to be a part of your school year as well, and develop roots that create a great foundation for forestry…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General: Attorney General Chris Carr on Friday announced the hire of former Cobb County Assistant District Attorney Timothy Ruffini to lead Georgia’s first statewide Organized Retail Crime Unit. Ruffini will oversee a team of prosecutors and investigators dedicated to combating the criminal networks that are engaged in…… read more »