Category Archives: Local News

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE SHIFTED DOWNWARD OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):The Georgia gas price average dropped at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.23 per gallon ...
Cripple Creek Aug 12, 2024
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER TUESDAY
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.ro...
Cripple Creek Aug 12, 2024

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND LAUNCHES CARDIAC CARE FUND
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond):AdventHealth Redmond announces the launch of the Cardiac Care Fund, a fundraising initiative dedicated to expanding access to quality heart health care. The f...
Cripple Creek Aug 07, 2024

HEALTH INITIATIVE FOR MEN & WOMEN SET FOR AUGUST 17TH
The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition looks forward to teaming up with the 100 Black Men of Rome-Northwest Georgia for the 22nd annual Health Initiative for Men & Women, set for Saturday...
Cripple Creek Aug 06, 2024

PUBLIC ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES (P.A.W.S.) REMAINS CLOSED UNTIL WEDNESDAY
(Media release from Floyd County, GA):Out of an abundance of caution, Public Animal Welfare Services (P.A.W.S.) was closed again on Monday, August 5 and and will remain closed Tuesday, August 6 while ...
Cripple Creek Aug 06, 2024

GNTC FOUNDATION AWARDS FALL 2024 SCHOLARSHIPS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded nearly $44,000 in grants and scholarships for fall semeste...
Cripple Creek Aug 06, 2024

AMERICAN RED CROSS ISSUES EMERGENCY BLOOD SHORTAGE, URGES THE PUBLIC TO DONATE
(Media release from the American Red Cross, Georgia Region):The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for fina...
Cripple Creek Aug 06, 2024

FREE FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES IN DOWNTOWN ROME THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
(Media release from the Rome Downtown Development Authority):You are invited to enjoy an evening of great music at the upcoming First Friday Concert on August 2nd! Held at the Town Green, this free co...
Cripple Creek Aug 01, 2024

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND CELEBRATES 100TH ROBOTIC LUNG SURGERY
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond):On Monday, July 29, the cardiothoracic surgery team at AdventHealth Redmond, led by renowned surgeon, Ademola Adeseye, MD, MPH, celebrated 100 robotic lung su...
Cripple Creek Aug 01, 2024

RISE TO SUCCESS PROGRAM HELPS CHATTOOGA HIGH GRADUATE EXCEL
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd):The Rise to Success program at Atrium Health Floyd is not the reason Bray Mosley is succeeding, but it is most definitely helping her achieve her goals.She is ...
Cripple Creek Aug 01, 2024



