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GNTC HOLDS SPECIAL RECEPTIONS FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS

GNTC HOLDS SPECIAL RECEPTIONS FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Special receptions were held at all six Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) campuses recently to honor and congratulate 2024 Dual Enrollment students. The receptions were held at the Catoosa County Campus, Ringgold; Floyd County Campus, Rome; Gordon County Campus, Calhoun; Polk County Campus, Rockmart; Walker County Campus, Rock Spring; and Whitfield Murray Campus, Dalton.  “Dual…read more »

GHC GRADUATE SELECTED AS BOARD OF REGENTS ACADEMIC RECOGNITION DAY REPRESENTATIVE

GHC GRADUATE SELECTED AS BOARD OF REGENTS ACADEMIC RECOGNITION DAY REPRESENTATIVE

(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) spring 2024 Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene graduate Amanda Winn has been chosen as the Board of Regents Academic Day Representative for GHC.   Raised in the borough of Greenwich, London, Amanda worked as a dental technician fabricating dental appliances and taught dental students at…read more »

ANGELA WINN EWING, PA-C, JOINS ADVENT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP

ANGELA WINN EWING, PA-C, JOINS ADVENT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP

(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce that Angela Winn Ewing, PA-C, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery at Rome. Ewing joins John A. Cowan, Jr., MD, FAANS; Jason Harrison, MD, PhD, FAANS; Alex Whitaker-Lea, MD and the care team at AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery at Rome, which offers a…read more »

RIDGE FERRY FARMER’S MARKET TO RETURN JUNE 1ST

RIDGE FERRY FARMER’S MARKET TO RETURN JUNE 1ST

(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Farm-fresh produce, delectable baked goods, arts and crafts, fresh-cut flowers and more are just a few weeks away, as the Ridge Ferry Farmer’s Market is getting set to kick off the 2024 season. The first market will be on Sat., June 1 and begins at 7 a.m. Due…read more »

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE ROSE IN THE PAST WEEK

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE ROSE IN THE PAST WEEK

(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.46 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 7 cents more than a week ago, 13 cents more than a month ago, and 19 cents more…read more »

ADVANCE VOTING CONTINUES IN MAY 21ST PRIMARY ELECTION

ADVANCE VOTING CONTINUES IN MAY 21ST PRIMARY ELECTION

Advance in person voting continues for the May 21st primary election. Floyd County voters may cast an early ballot on weekdays between the hours of 7:30 am until 5:30 pm through Friday, May 17th at one of three locations – Early voting will be offered on Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday…read more »

REMINDER: TURNER MCCALL CLOSED NIGHTLY NEAR ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD STARTING TONIGHT

(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): A closure on Turner McCall Boulevard will not impact the daily commute for drivers, however closures will affect those out after 9 p.m. beginning on May 6 near Atrium Health Floyd. The intersection with Martha Berry Highway will remain open. Vehicles traveling toward Downtown Rome from Shorter Avenue will…read more »

GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/HOMELAND SECURITY AGENCY: NATIONAL HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS MAY 5-11

GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/HOMELAND SECURITY AGENCY: NATIONAL HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS MAY 5-11

(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is recognizing May 5-11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. This is the ideal time for Georgians to learn and…read more »