Category Archives: Local News
NORTHWEST GEORGIA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING TO HOST INAUGURAL SENSABILITY SHOWCASE
Media release from the Northwest Georgia Center for Independent Living: The Northwest Georgia Center For Independent Living will be hosting its Inaugural SensAbility Showcase on Wednesday, January 22nd from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at their office located at 527 Broad St. Rome, GA .The Showcase will focus on highlighting assistive technology (AT) for those…… read more »
GEORGIA ARCHIVES TO HOST FEBRUARY LUNCH AND LEARN PRESENTATION ‘CIVIL SIGHTS: SWEET AUBURN, A JOURNEY THROUGH ATLANTA’S NATIONAL TREASURE’ BY GENE KANSAS
Media release from the Georgia Archives: The Georgia Archives Lunch & Learn presentation, Civil Sights: Sweet Auburn, a Journey Through Atlanta’s National Treasure by Gene Kansas, will be held onsite. The presentation is on Friday, February 14, 2025, from noon to 1:00 PM at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA. The Lunch &…… read more »
ROME MIDDLE’S PHYLLIS MORRISON NAMED RECIPIENT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHING
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Phyllis Morrison knew at an early age that she had a knack for working with children. After starting out as an accountant, she realized she had the urge to work with kids and became a teacher. And for several years first in Alabama and now in Georgia, she…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH LAUNCHES FIRST MINIMALLY INVASIVE STROKE SURGERY PROGRAM IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is pleased to announce a new interventional neurology program to treat complex stroke cases and brain aneurysms. Jose Marino, MD, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group Interventional Neurology at Rome and provides emergency care for stroke patients at AdventHealth Redmond. This is the first and only program of its…… read more »
GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP DELIVERS 2025 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp: On Thursday, Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered his seventh State of the State Address to a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly. You can WATCH his annual address here, and you can find a copy of his address HERE. Additionally, the Office of Planning and Budget has…… read more »
FLOYD EMA OFFERS PREPAREDNESS TIPS AS WINTER CONTINUES
More Winter weather on the way? That is possible as this season continues, and it is wise to be prepared. Tim Herrington, the Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency, says that now is a good time to get an NOAA weather radio and/or some reliable weather apps for the most up-to-date forecasts throughout…… read more »
REMINDER: KING CELEBRATION 2025 SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
Here’s a reminder that Rome’s MLK Commission invites the public to a host of events to celebrate the life and legacy of late Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. starting on Friday, January 17th and continuing through Monday, January 20th (MLK Day). Here’s the slate of activities, courtesy of the Commission: FRIDAY January 17,…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2025 GOAL AWARD
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Four Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have been selected as the college’s finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Trish Wiggins, coordinator for the college’s GOAL program. Listed are students chosen as finalists for the GOAL award showing (from left) the student’s name,…… read more »