Category Archives: Local News

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 »

GNTC AWARDS FIRST LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION-MOHAWK SCHOLARSHIPS

GNTC AWARDS FIRST LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION-MOHAWK SCHOLARSHIPS

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GTNC) announces the first recipients of a new scholarship, which is funded by the Latin American Association (LAA) with the sponsorship of Mohawk Industries Inc., to support Latino or Hispanic students who graduated from eligible high schools in Floyd, Gordon, Murray or Whitfield Counties. Maria…read more »

ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD PROVIDES NARCAN TO AREA SCHOOL SYSTEMS

ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD PROVIDES NARCAN TO AREA SCHOOL SYSTEMS

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Atrium Health Floyd recently provided Narcan to its school partners at Chattooga County Schools, Darlington Schools, Floyd County Schools, Rome City Schools and Trion City Schools. Narcan is a nasal spray that can be used in an emergency situation to reverse effects of a potential opioid overdose. “We hope…read more »

CAPITOLINA DRYLAND CHALLENGE SET FOR THIS WEEKEND ON THE GE TRAILS

CAPITOLINA DRYLAND CHALLENGE SET FOR THIS WEEKEND ON THE GE TRAILS

The inaugural Capitolina Dryland Challenge will take to the GE Trails in Rome this Saturday and Sunday. Sarah Williams, Sales and Marketing Assistant for the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism, says that this will be a dryland race among mushers on wheeled vehicles pulled by sled-dogs. Spectators are welcome, but they are asked to leave…read more »

LOCAL COUNCIL PREPARING FOR NAME CHANGE FROM BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TO SCOUTING AMERICA, ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, AND MORE

LOCAL COUNCIL PREPARING FOR NAME CHANGE FROM BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TO SCOUTING AMERICA, ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, AND MORE

Less than a month remains until the organization known for over a century as the Boy Scouts of America officially becomes Scouting America. Eric Vaughn, Scouting America Northwest Georgia Council board member, says the name change will take effect on February 8th, when the organization celebrates its 115th anniversary. This change is intended to reflect…read more »

RPD, RCS RESPOND TO SOCIAL MEDIA THREAT

Media release from the Rome, GA Police Department and the Rome, GA City Schools: On Tuesday January 14, Rome City Police in collaboration with Rome City Schools investigated a potential threat made on social media and a Rome Middle School student has been detained pending investigation. The safety of our students and staff is our…read more »