Want to know if it is safe to swim in area waterways? Check out the Coosa River Basin Initiative’s Swim Guide! The guide will offer information about water quality through Labor Day weekend, says Courtnee Davenport, Director of Outreach. She adds that interns will monitor rivers, lakes, and other local bodies of water for harmful…… read more »
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): Melody Wright, AdventHealth Redmond’s stroke coordinator, was recently the guest of “Good Morning Rome” on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM with host Elizabeth Davis. During the interview, they discussed Stroke Awareness Month. The primary purpose of the initiative is to ensure everyone understands the signs and symptoms of a stroke and…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): A big part of warm-weather fun is playing in or on the water, but failing to follow safety precautions can turn that fun into tragedy. Most swimming and boating accidents and deaths can be avoided by using common sense. Following safety suggestions can help make sure your future outings…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): Grab the fishing pole and the tackle box and let’s go gas up the boat, National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) begins soon! This special week (June 1-9, 2024) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of being on the water and offers two FREE Fishing…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Forty-eight students have received their GED® diplomas through Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Youth Success Academy (YSA). GNTC hosted two Youth Success Academy graduation ceremonies. Eighteen students graduated on Tuesday, May 21, from the YSA program at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus (FCC) in Rome. Thirty students graduated on Thursday, May 23, from the…… read more »
Rome/Floyd County joined communities across the United States of America on Monday to host Memorial Day ceremonies to honor those who gave their lives on the battlefield in service to our armed forces. John Fortune, Past President of the Rome Exchange Club, attests that some service men and women paid the ultimate price for our…… read more »
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet today 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 »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 4 cents less than a month ago, and 11 cents more…… read more »
(Announcement from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has announced students named to the Spring 2024 President’s List and Dean’s List. To achieve President’s List status, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and attain a minimum of nine semester hours of credit. To make Dean’s List students, must complete a minimum of…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services): The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) and its Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) are celebrating National Foster Care Month this May with the official launch of Georgia Communicare, a new technology project to support and enhance child welfare programs. Georgia Communicare is a…… read more »