Category Archives: Local News

ADVENT HEALTH LAUNCHES FIRST MINIMALLY INVASIVE STROKE SURGERY PROGRAM IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA

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

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 »

ANNA K. DAVIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOGNIZED AS CSI PROGRESS SCHOOL

ANNA K. DAVIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOGNIZED AS CSI PROGRESS SCHOOL

Media release from the Rome, GA City Schools: The Georgia Department of Education has recognized Anna K. Davie Elementary School as a Comprehensive and Support and Improvement (CSI) school that has shown exceptional academic achievement or improvement. “I am so proud of this recognition for our school community! It reflects the positive strides we are…read more »

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND ANNOUNCES NEW HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND ANNOUNCES NEW HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE

Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: This week, AdventHealth Redmond announced construction on a 40,000 square-foot medical office building that will be home to the AdventHealth Redmond Heart and Vascular Institute. Site preparation has already begun, and construction will continue through March 2026. “The AdventHealth Redmond Heart and Vascular Institute will enable us to care for…read more »

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES STATE ART COLLECTION TOUR

Media release from the Georgia Department of Economic Development: The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced that 10 Georgia communities have been selected to host a curated traveling exhibition of works from Georgia’s State Art Collection. The exhibition, “Reimagine: Contemporary Georgia Artists,”…read more »