The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency is warning locals to be weather-aware over the next few days as forecasters expect heavy rain and strong winds from remnants of Hurricane Storm Helene to impact Northwest Georgia. Tim Herrington, Floyd EMA Director, urges the public to check out the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency page on Facebook…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Music played, families enjoyed the chance to get some free locally-grown produce and kids got a chance to pet animals and make some crafts on Saturday morning at the Farmer’s Market for Families at Rome City Schools Parent Resource Center. The event is one of several the center…… read more »
Announcement from Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers – Georgia: Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers and the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center will partner up to host a “Fall Themed Crafts” Community Workshop on Saturday, October 12th from 10am until 12pm at the Recycling Center, located at 412 Lavender Drive in Rome. Attendees will be making…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation proposes to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 portion of the FY 2024 – 2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is Georgia’s four-year transportation and capital improvements program. The STIP lists federally funded transportation projects that are located outside Metropolitan Transportation…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, and those who have never given before, are needed now. Only 3 out…… read more »
Hospitality House for Women is gearing up for the October observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Next month’s activities will include the “1 in 3 It Could Be Me” Awareness Day set for Thursday, October 3rd. Caroline Groce, Prevention and Outreach Coordinator, says that its purpose is to raise awareness of the fact that one…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond recently utilized a newly FDA-approved device to treat coronary artery disease, securing its place as the first hospital in Georgia to use the innovative technology. The AGENT™ Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) helps treat a heart issue called coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR). This happens when an artery that was previously…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will offer its 10th baccalaureate degree – a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Communication – starting in fall 2025. The degree, housed by the School of Humanities, is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Three Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received The Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarship in recognition of their academic achievement in an industrial program. Conner Haynes, Angel Ramirez and Parker Shepherd—all of whom are Welding and Joining Technology students at GNTC’s Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton—received…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: If there’s ever a time of year to hit the open road or jet off to a bucket list destination, it’s now! In many parts of the U.S., temperatures are dipping, and leaves are changing, creating the perfect conditions for a picturesque fall getaway. According to AAA booking data, two…… read more »