Category Archives: Local News

NURSE OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED AT ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD

NURSE OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED AT ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Atrium Health Floyd nurses and other teammates have been recognized as part of the organization’s Nursing Excellence Awards program – designed and developed by nurses for nurses. The program honors clinical direct patient care nurses, nurse leaders and clinical or non-clinical nurse-led teams. Winners will be considered for division-level…read more »

GEORGIA LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT CHOKING IN CHILDREN

GEORGIA LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT CHOKING IN CHILDREN

Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (or DECAL): The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) last week announced a new statewide initiative focusing on ways child care providers, parents, and caregivers can prevent choking in children. The educational campaign, Chop, Look, Listen, highlights safety fundamentals to protect Georgia’s…read more »

AAA:  GEORGIA DRIVERS PUMP THE BREAKS ON COSTS AS GAS PRICES FALL AGAIN

AAA: GEORGIA DRIVERS PUMP THE BREAKS ON COSTS AS GAS PRICES FALL AGAIN

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Georgia drivers are pumping the brakes on rising costs as gas prices fall for the second week in a row. The state average is now 6 cents lower than last week, giving drivers some welcome relief at the pump. As of Monday, the statewide average stands at $2.81 per…read more »

EARLY VOTING CONTINUES FOR NOVEMBER 4TH ELECTION

EARLY VOTING CONTINUES FOR NOVEMBER 4TH ELECTION

Early voting will continue through the next couple of weeks in the November 4th election at the Floyd County Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street in Rome. Registered voters may cast their early ballots on weekdays between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm from through Friday, October 31st, as well as the next…read more »

FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET TUESDAY

FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET TUESDAY

Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Floyd County Administration building, 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome. Caucus will begin at 5:45 p.m. followed by the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact the Floyd County…read more »

TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE A SAFE HALLOWEEN

TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE A SAFE HALLOWEEN

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Parents who want Halloween to be fun and not frightful for little ghouls and goblins can take some pre-emptive steps to ensure a fun night. If you are already considering that perfect costume, safety considerations should be high on that list. “It’s important to make sure your child’s costume…read more »

ANNUAL TREE WALK SET FOR HALLOWEEN

Announcement from the Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers: The Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will present their annual Tree Walk on Friday, October 31st from 2pm until 4pm. It will get underway at the AdventHealth Stadium Trailhead, ECO Greenway, on the Armuchee Connector by the bridge. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking…read more »