(Media release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service): As part of the process mandated by the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct five-year status reviews of 59 endangered or threatened fish, wildlife, and plants. The public is invited to provide information and comments concerning these species on or before August…… read more »
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ACCEPTING BIDS IN SUMMER AUCTION THROUGH JUNE 29TH
(Announcement from Friends of the Library): In celebration of the end of the school year and the beginning of the library’s Summer Reading Program, the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library is showcasing children’s books during its summer auction. There are books and a variety of large sets that will appeal to a wide range…… read more »
LIVE MUSIC ON TAP FOR THIS WEEKEND IN ROME, GEORGIA!
Live music is on tap for this weekend in Rome, Georgia! The 2024 First Friday concert series will get underway this Friday, June 7th. Showtime is slated for 7 pm on the Town Green in downtown Rome. Donny Hammonds will be the opening act, and Brother Mojo will be the headliner. Follow Rome’s Downtown Development…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO CONTINUE 2024 SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES ON JUNE 20TH
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to present the 2024 Summer Speaker Series. Lectures will focus on the Protestant missionary groups which featured prominently in the lives of the Ridge family. The second of these lectures will be Thursday, June 20th at 7PM at The Spires at Berry…… read more »
DISASTER SIMULATION EXERCISE BRINGS REAL-WORLD SCENARIO TO GHC STUDENTS
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Fire, smoke, a helicopter and simulated wreck was visible from the Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Floyd Campus as the Atrium Health Floyd School of Health Sciences at GHC held its annual nursing disaster simulation this spring. With the scenario of a hazardous chemical spill setting the stage for the…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT’S AND DEAN’S LISTS FOR SPRING 2024
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College is proud to announce the students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2024 spring semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.8 or higher during the semester with a course load of at least…… read more »
FCPD: BLACKS BLUFF ROAD MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES FOLLOWING DOMESTIC DISPUTE
(Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department): On Wednesday afternoon, the Floyd County Police Department arrested Ronnie Antonio Martin on the following charges: Aggravated Assault Kidnapping Cruelty to Children 1st Degree (2 counts) Cruelty to Children 3rd Degree (2 counts) Theft by Taking Battery Cruelty to Animals Mr. Martin was involved in a physical…… read more »
GA AG CHRIS CARR CALLS FOR FEDERAL ACTION TO COMBAT CONTRABAND CELL PHONES IN PRISONS AND JAILS
(Media release from the Office of Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take immediate action to allow for the use of cell phone jamming devices within state prisons and local jails. The FCC currently prohibits the use of cell phone “jammers,” and that prohibition…… read more »
FLOYD EMA URGES LOCALS TO BEAT THE HEAT THIS SUMMER
It looks like this Summer will be another scorcher, attests Tim Herrington, Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency. He urges the public to remain vigilant against heat related illnesses and injuries, like heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Of those, heat strokes are the most serious and require immediate medical attention. Individuals…… read more »
HARBIN CLINIC RADIATION ONCOLOGY RECEIVES GOLD STANDARD OF ACCREDITATION
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): This spring, Harbin Clinic Radiation Oncology was once again granted the prestigious three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR). This accreditation serves as a testament to the practice’s commitment to delivering high-quality patient care, exceptional standards in radiation oncology, and maintaining excellence in all aspects of its…… read more »