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ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND PERFORMS 1,000TH ROBOTIC SURGERY

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND PERFORMS 1,000TH ROBOTIC SURGERY

Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce a major milestone in its commitment to advanced, patient-centered care: the completion of its 1,000th robotic surgery. This achievement reflects AdventHealth’s dedication, innovation, and teamwork aimed at improving surgical outcomes for patients across Northwest Georgia. “This milestone is the result of years of hard…read more »

FLOYD EMA ANNOUNCES WEDNESDAY ROAD CLOSURE ON HORSELEG CREEK ROAD

FLOYD EMA ANNOUNCES WEDNESDAY ROAD CLOSURE ON HORSELEG CREEK ROAD

Media release from Floyd County, GA Emergency Management: Floyd County Public Works will close Horseleg Creek Road on Wednesday to replace a failed cross drain. There is no detour for this project. The location is at #3128 and is about a mile from the Southwest Rome Bypass, between Country Club Drive and Rivermont. Please plan…read more »

GA DOT ROUNDABOUT WINS TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE AWARD FOR PROMOTING SAFETY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

GA DOT ROUNDABOUT WINS TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE AWARD FOR PROMOTING SAFETY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) on Tuesday was named a southern regional winner in the 2025 America’s Transportation Awards during the Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) annual conference in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia DOT’s winning submission, “I-20 Eastbound Exit Ramp Roundabout at…read more »

“YOUR STATE PARKS DAY” OFFERS VOLUNTEERS FREE ADMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 27TH – SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES

“YOUR STATE PARKS DAY” OFFERS VOLUNTEERS FREE ADMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 27TH – SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES

Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites are encouraging citizens to volunteer for a variety of projects on Saturday, September 27. In return, volunteers enjoy free admission to more than 60 state parks and historic sites across Georgia. The annual…read more »

GNTC’S NURSING PROGRAM ACHIEVES 100% PASS RATE

GNTC’S NURSING PROGRAM ACHIEVES 100% PASS RATE

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: All 17 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduates in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program have passed a national nursing licensure exam this year on their first attempt and achieved a 100% pass rate. This year is the third consecutive year that 100% of GNTC’s ASN…read more »

SHORTER UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CELEBRATES THE START OF A NEW YEAR FOR TEACHING HAWKS

SHORTER UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CELEBRATES THE START OF A NEW YEAR FOR TEACHING HAWKS

Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University’s School of Education proudly welcomed the 2025–2026 class of student teachers during its annual Clinical Practice Orientation, held Monday on campus. This year’s theme, “Road Trip: The Adventure Begins,” set the tone for a year full of growth, impact, and discovery in the classroom. To kick off the celebration, students had…read more »

HARBIN CLINIC PATIENTS NOW HAVE ACCESS TO MyAtriumHealth PORTAL

HARBIN CLINIC PATIENTS NOW HAVE ACCESS TO MyAtriumHealth PORTAL

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Staying connected is an important part of patients’ health care journey. Now that Harbin Clinic and Atrium Health Floyd are one team, patients’ health information has been centralized in one place at the patient portal.Benefits of MyAtriumHealth With a MyAtriumHealth account, you’ll be able to manage health and wellness information…read more »

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT: “NOW AND THEN” AT ROME LITTLE THEATRE

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT: “NOW AND THEN” AT ROME LITTLE THEATRE

Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome Little Theatre is thrilled to announce auditions for the upcoming production of “Now and Then,” a heartfelt romantic comedy by Sean Grennan, directed by James Swendsen. Auditions will be held on August 11 & 12, 2025, with callbacks (if necessary) scheduled for August 13, 2025. The rehearsal period…read more »