(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): Summer in Georgia, and along with it, outdoor adventures, picnics, barbeques, and…mosquitoes! Avoiding mosquito bites protects you and your family from mosquito-borne illness and helps prevent the spread of disease in Georgia. Mosquito-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Diseases that…… read more »
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful on Friday unveiled a stunning new mural on the AdventHealth ECO Greenway enriching the landscape with vibrant artistry. The mural, meticulously crafted by local artist Renee Peterson of Peachie Queen Art, was officially revealed to the public amidst a gathering of community leaders and supporters.…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Eight physicians have graduated from the Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program. The graduates are Dr. Rachael Candela, Dr. Chris Elias, Dr. Ahmed Mahmood, Dr. Kristin Ray, Dr. Luke Terry, Dr. Samuel Tweardy, Dr. Hannah Williams and Dr. Christopher Wood. Candela and Williams served as chief…… read more »
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to present the 2024 Summer Speaker Series. Lectures will focus on the Protestant missionary groups which featured prominently in the lives of the Ridge family. The third of these lectures will be Thursday, July 25 th at 7PM. This event will be…… read more »
Looking for ways to beat the heat this Summer? State parks offer beaches, pools, and even caving, enthuses Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. She recommends going for a swim at a lake beach at Red Top Mountain or Fort Mountain, or a taking a dip in the Liberty…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) was recently named by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as the chair of the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management. “As we have seen in recent years, Georgians have been increasingly affected by the opioid epidemic,” said…… read more »
(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Ashley Hoban has been named Assistant Principal at East Central Elementary School. Hoban brings more than 15 years of experience to the role and a strong familiarity with Rome City Schools and East Central. Hoban began her teaching career in…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Emily Wallace is known for doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done in the Emergency Care Center The medical assistant at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center was praised by Ashley Davenport, RN, who nominated her for a BEE Award. Wallace was surprised by the…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grant will support DECAL’s annual LOOK AGAIN campaign, which highlights the dangers of leaving…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in May, up three-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.3 percent. “We are witnessing a shift within Georgia’s retail sector and several major industries as companies change…… read more »