Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Dr. Sarah Brantley loves taking care of her patients. “It’s incredibly rewarding to support patients through some of life’s most meaningful milestones — whether that’s welcoming a new baby or navigating other important aspects of their health,” said Brantley, a new OB-GYN at Harbin Clinic Women’s Center Rome. “The…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s July 2025 unemployment rate was 3.4%, down one-tenth from June. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “More Georgians are stepping into the workforce and securing jobs — a trend that’s held strong…… read more »
The beginning of a new school year can be challenging for some students, particularly those in the foster care system. Mary Margaret Mauer, co-founder of local non-profit Restoration Rome, says that this is a time of transition, which can be scary for anybody. She suggests that families make an extra effort to make kids feel…… read more »
Did you miss the Rome Night Market held in downtown Rome earlier this month? Or did you attend and could not get enough? You are in luck, as the Rome Downtown Development Authority has announced that the evening farmer’s market will return to Rotary Plaza on Thursday, September 4th from 5 pm to 8 pm.…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Accelerated Academy speeds up the pace at which students can earn their High School Equivalency (HSE). Nineteen students graduated from GNTC’s first Accelerated Academy class. The class, which lasted three days, provided meals and snacks, HSE instruction, practice tests and testing—all for free.…… read more »
Mark those calendars for Sunday, September 28th. That is the date of Porch Fest, a community-driven music festival to raise funds for Bloom. The event will take place from 2 pm until 5 pm in the historic Oakdene neighborhood in east Rome. Devon Smyth, Program Coordinator of the Bloom Closet, says that attendees will enjoy…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax, chaired by Sen. Blake Tillery, (R–Vidalia), will hold its first hearing. EVENT DETAILS: ABOUT THE MEETING: The Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax, created by Lt. Governor Burt…… read more »
Media release from the University System of Georgia: The University System of Georgia powered $23.1 billion into the state’s economy in FY 2024 – a 5.4% jump from last year – while recent graduates stand to earn $1.4 million more over their lifetimes thanks to their degrees, two new studies show.“A degree from one of…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student credits GNTC with helping her build a better future by helping her complete her High School Equivalency, obtain a college degree and find success in the banking industry. Brittney Elrod expects to complete her associate degree in Business Management, with a specialization…… read more »
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University is celebrating the continued success of alumnus Matthew Ackley as he brings his entrepreneurial vision to new places in the community. On August 8, the Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the mobile unit of a locally owned ice cream business led by Ackley.…… read more »