(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Emily Wallace is known for doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done in the Emergency Care Center The medical assistant at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center was praised by Ashley Davenport, RN, who nominated her for a BEE Award. Wallace was surprised by the…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grant will support DECAL’s annual LOOK AGAIN campaign, which highlights the dangers of leaving…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in May, up three-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.3 percent. “We are witnessing a shift within Georgia’s retail sector and several major industries as companies change…… read more »
The 40th annual Cave Spring 4th of July Parade is scheduled for next Thursday morning at 9 am. Christa Jackson, organizer, encourages all area residents to come and watch the parade. Want to be in the parade? Jackson says to ‘just show up’! Participants should line up between 8:15 am to 8:45 am. Motorized vehicles…… read more »
(Media release from Summerville Main Street): There should be no shortage of family fun at the 2024 City of Summerville Celebrate Independence Festival & Fireworks Show on July 3 at the Chattooga County Ag Center. The festival and fireworks show has been a long time family affair and one of the best fireworks shows in…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Amber Huckaby is Atrium Health Floyd family. Her mom, Jean Huckaby, was a longtime teammate and cheerleader of Floyd Healthcare Foundation’s SPIRIT campaign, and Amber visited Floyd from time to time to see her mom or volunteer at an event. But her legacy had nothing to do with her…… read more »
(Media release from New Echota State Historic Site): Join New Echota State Historic Site in Calhoun, GA on Saturday, June 29th from 10 am to 12 pm for outdoor flint knapping demonstrations! During the demonstrations, visitors will learn about different tools and methods that ancient societies across the world have used to create flint points…… read more »
The ’24 First Friday concert series will roll into Independence Day weekend with a free performance on the Town Green in downtown Rome on the night of Friday, July 5th at 7 pm. Carl and the Floorwalkers will be the opener, and the Georgia Thunderbolts will be the headliner. Aundi Lesley, Director of the Rome…… read more »
(From the Floyd County, GA Police Department): K9 Lieutenant Blaze April 14, 2013 – June 24, 2024 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loyal Officer and companion K9 Lieutenant Blaze. She was a longtime Veteran of the Rome-Floyd Special Operations Group, serving our region diligently as an Explosives Detection K9…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week on July 8-12 to help those who are seeking to enroll in the fall semester. GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students during Free Application Week. The admissions deadline for the fall semester…… read more »