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ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST ANGIOSCREEN BUS ON JANUARY 9TH

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST ANGIOSCREEN BUS ON JANUARY 9TH

Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is hosting the AngioScreen bus from 8 am to 3 pm, Thursday, Jan. 9. The AngioScreen bus will be parked in front of the main entrance of AdventHealth Redmond. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke. This…read more »

ROME DDA GRATEFUL FOR A MEMORABLE 2024, EAGER FOR A GREAT 2025

ROME DDA GRATEFUL FOR A MEMORABLE 2024, EAGER FOR A GREAT 2025

Rome’s Downtown Development Authority is grateful for a memorable 2024 and looks forward to 2025. Highlights of this year included the most successful Fiddlin’ Fest in history and the widely-attended First Friday concerts, enthuses Sami Spangler, Marketing Coordinator. The Rome DDA is currently making plans for next year, says Spangler, who adds that those plans…read more »

ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER PLANS FULL SLATE OF EVENTS, SEEKS NEW MEMBERS FOR 2025

ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER PLANS FULL SLATE OF EVENTS, SEEKS NEW MEMBERS FOR 2025

The Rome-Floyd Chamber has already planned a full schedule of events for 2025. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, says that the full details about those activities are available at www.romega.com. Local businesses who are not yet members of the Rome-Floyd Chamber are urged by Powers-Smith to resolve to become members as we head into the…read more »

AMERICAN RED CROSS: GIVE THE GIFT OF TIME IN 2025 AS A VOLUNTEER

AMERICAN RED CROSS: GIVE THE GIFT OF TIME IN 2025 AS A VOLUNTEER

Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: The American Red Cross asks you to consider giving the gift of your time in the new year and resolve to help people in need as a volunteer in Georgia. “Our volunteers make up 90% of our workforce and are the beating heart and soul of…read more »

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECLINES AS THE NEW YEAR APPROACHES

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECLINES AS THE NEW YEAR APPROACHES

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Georgia gas price average brings joy to drivers at the pumps compared to a week ago. Drivers are now paying an average of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 2 cents less than a month ago, and 10 cents less…read more »

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME TOPS 48K JOBS, UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS DECLINE FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA IN NOVEMBER

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME TOPS 48K JOBS, UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS DECLINE FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA IN NOVEMBER

Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced late last week that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in November, down three-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 2.5 percent. “Georgia proves that smart leadership and bold policies drive economic success,” said GDOL…read more »

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AWARDED $2,778,558 TO SUPPORT INJURY PREVENTION EFFORTS

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AWARDED $2,778,558 TO SUPPORT INJURY PREVENTION EFFORTS

Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded $2,778,558 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grant funding is provided to DPH by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered through GOHS.  “This long-standing, unique partnership between highway safety and public health…read more »

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND RANKED #4 IN GEORGIA TREND’S 2024 TOP HOSPITALS

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND RANKED #4 IN GEORGIA TREND’S 2024 TOP HOSPITALS

Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce its recognition as the #4 medium-sized hospital in Georgia by Georgia Trend magazine. This prestigious ranking highlights AdventHealth Redmond’s commitment to delivering exceptional health care services and its dedication to the well-being of Floyd County and the surrounding communities in Northwest Georgia and Northeast…read more »

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE UNCHANGED OVER THE PAST WEEK

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE UNCHANGED OVER THE PAST WEEK

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Georgia gas price average continues to hold steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Drivers pay an average of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is the same as a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago and 11 cents less…read more »