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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
A section of Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville, GA that has been closed for more than a quarter of a century will re-open to the public this Summer. Tina Cox, Executive Director of the Paradise Garden Foundation, says that funds have been raised over recent months for the restoration of the World’s Folk Art…… read more »
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 »