(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): Following the successful introduction of 11 all-terrain wheelchairs in 2022, Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are proud to announce an expansion of their comprehensive outdoor accessibility program Outdoors Beyond Barriers. This initiative aims to grow accessibility options across…… read more »
(Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region): As the busy Fourth of July holiday week gets closer, the American Red Cross asks donors to be a powerful force for good by giving blood or platelets now and in the weeks to come. You can be the difference between someone’s storm and their sunshine.…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average continues to drop at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents less than a month ago, and 3 cents less…… read more »
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); that will be followed by the meeting at 6 pm in the Community Room (Suite 206). Their agenda may be viewed…… read more »
Restoration Lindale, Inc. will host the Lindale Independence Day Celebration Festival, Parade, and Car Show on Saturday June 29th from 9 am to 1 pm. According to event organizers – The festival will be held from 9 am to 1 pm behind the Gilbreath Gymnasium in the field under the oak trees. Attendees may enjoy…… read more »
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): Meagan Hibberts, RN, has been named AdventHealth Redmond’s latest DAISY Award recipient. This award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the extraordinary tasks nurses perform every day. Hibberts, an inpatient rebab nurse at AdventHealth Redmond, was nominated by two coworkers who said the following: “Meagan cares deeply about…… read more »
The Rome-Floyd Chamber has announced that Operation Gift Card will be back this Summer. The matching gift card program will go live on Tuesday, July 16th. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, says that those who buy a $50 gift card at www.romega.com will get an additional $50 (while supplies last) thanks to a partnership with…… read more »
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): Kawanna Leath has been named AdventHealth Redmond’s latest Sunflower Award recipient. This award is a compliment of the DAISY Award and recognizes the incredible work done by someone in a non-nursing role that supports the nursing staff. Leath, an environmental services team member at AdventHealth Redmond, was nominated by a coworker…… read more »
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Elections & Registration will hold a Special Called Meeting on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206, of the Floyd County Administration building located at 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome. The purpose of the special called meeting is to certify the Tuesday, June 18,…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s May unemployment rate was 3.2, up one-tenth from a revised 3.1 percent in April. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Confidence in Georgia’s job market isn’t the only thing hitting all-time highs – a record…… read more »