Category Archives: Local News

GEORGIA DOT JANUARY AWARDS INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY CONTRACTS

GEORGIA DOT JANUARY AWARDS INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY CONTRACTS

Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded a total of 8 projects for construction and safety improvements in January. One project was initially deferred and later awarded this month.The first largest construction investment awarded in the January Letting, is approximately $4.2 million, for a roundabout at the intersection…read more »

WILLIAMS EARNS DAISY AWARD

WILLIAMS EARNS DAISY AWARD

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Daphne Williams, LPN, has a special rapport with patients because she really cares.Williams came to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center in 1991 as a home health tech, transferred to different areas and eventually became a licensed practical nurse. Today, she brings her smile to make Infusion Therapy patients comfortable.…read more »

ROME HIGH STUDENTS PLACE IN FCCLA COMPETITION

ROME HIGH STUDENTS PLACE IN FCCLA COMPETITION

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Thirteen Rome High School students from the FCCLA Chapter recently fared well in two competitions. Twelve students competed in the Region 1 STAR Competition at Ridgeland High School. Those students prepared multiple projects over the past few months involving concepts such as repurposing and redesigning used items, creating…read more »

GA DJJ GRADUATES MORE THAN 70 CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, INCLUDING ROME NATIVES

Media release from the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice: The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) held a graduation ceremony for 73 newly trained Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) cadets on Friday, February 21, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Ga. The cadets have joined the ranks of other JCOs at DJJ secure facilities…read more »

SHORTER UNIVERSITY RECEIVES GRANT FROM GEORGIA BAPTIST HEALTH CARE MINISTRY FOUNDATION

SHORTER UNIVERSITY RECEIVES GRANT FROM GEORGIA BAPTIST HEALTH CARE MINISTRY FOUNDATION

Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University is honored to once again receive a generous grant from the Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation. The Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation is a supporting organization that provides financial assistance to the health care ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. The foundation manages charitable assets…read more »