Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Following the disruption of Thursday’s Joint Appropriations committee hearing schedule due to the inclement winter weather affecting much of Georgia, Governor Brian P. Kemp shared a copy of the below prepared remarks with the committee members to provide further context on his budget proposals currently before…… read more »
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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HOLDS STEADY AS JOBS SOAR TOWARD FIVE MILLION IN DECEMBER
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s December unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.7 percent in November. The unemployment rate was four-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Once again, Georgia has proven to the nation why we have been the destination of choice for…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER TO HOST THE FIRST OF FOUR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ELECTRONICS COLLECTION EVENTS ON FEBRUARY 8TH
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive, will hold the first of four Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Events for 2025 on Saturday, February 8th. Emma Wells, Director of Solid Waste for Floyd County, attests that recycling events have been whittled down from six for this year. This is due in part to a…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH GEORGIA WELCOMES NEW LEADERSHIP IN HEART AND VASCULAR SCIENCES, NEUROSCIENCE AND ORTHOPEDICS
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Georgia is pleased to announce the appointment of Riley Benter as the new director of heart and vascular services for the Georgia Market, and Julie Smith as the director of neuroscience and orthopedics for the Georgia Market. Riley Benter has been a dedicated member of AdventHealth Redmond since 2012, serving…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS PRE-K REGISTRATION STARTS JANUARY 27
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Pre-Kindergarten registration will open on Monday, January 27, and close on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day at the respective schools. Rome City Schools offers Pre-K classes at Anna K. Davie, Elm Street, Main, West…… read more »
FIVE GNTC INSTRUCTORS NOMINATED FOR 2025 RICK PERKINS AWARD
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Faculty and staff at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) have nominated five of their peer instructors for the Rick Perkins Award of Excellence in Technical Instruction competition. The Rick Perkins Award honors the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) most outstanding instructors. The award has been an ongoing…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY, GA ISSUES CALL FOR NOMINATIONS AS FEBRUARY OBSERVANCE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH APPROACHES
Media release from Floyd County, GA: “I have decided to stick to love … Hate is too great a burden to bear.” – Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. February is recognized as African American History Month across the United States, and Floyd County would like to recognize members of our community who have made an…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST ANGIOSCREEN BUS AT NORTHWEST GEORGIA HEALTH EXPO ON FEBRUARY 1ST
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is hosting the AngioScreen bus from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday, Feb. 1. The AngioScreen bus will be parked in front of the main entrance of the Forum River Center, located at 301 Tribune St, Rome, Ga, 30161. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed…… read more »
RED CROSS RESPONDS TO HOUSE FIRE IN ROME
Media release from American Red Cross of Georgia: On Sunday evening, local American Red Cross volunteers from the Northwest Georgia Chapter responded to a house fire at Pinecrest Drive in Floyd County. Red Cross volunteers, part of the Disaster Action Team, were on the scene to help coordinate emergency aid to those affected. They assisted one family for a total of eight…… read more »
ROME HIGH STUDENTS FARE WELL AT FBLA COMPETITION
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Several Rome High School FBLA students recently brought home awards from the region competition. Several individuals placed well enough in their categories to advance to the state competition. Those individuals include: Several other students also placed well earning medals at the region competition. Those students include: “All of…… read more »