Category: Press Release
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New Temporary Exhibit Opens at Savoy
Corvette: The Early Years CARTERVILLE – The Savoy Automobile Museum is pleased to announce the opening of its latest temporary exhibit, Corvette: The Early Years. Following a positive debut at General Motors’ 1953 Motorama show in New York City, the Chevrolet Corvette rushed into production. Widely recognized as “America’s Sports Car,” this fiberglass-bodied, two-door, two-seater…
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Atrium Health Floyd eases masking and visitor policies amiddecline in respiratory illnesses
ROME– After observing a steady decrease in respiratory illness cases among our patients and teammates, beginning 7 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, all Atrium Health Floyd locations are lifting temporary masking and visitor restrictions in place since December. Additionally, children 12 and under will again be able to visit area hospitals. Masks are optional and continue…
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From left: Rick Gilbert, Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries board member; Lindsey Kilby, Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries director; Julie Smith, City of Rome Transportation; Johnny Clavijo, TRED Board and AdventHealth; and from AdventHealth, Jeff Prusia, Isaac Sendros, and Dondra Crawford. AdventHealth Redmond provides big check to help Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries
A lot of people will get help with food security around the region thanks to a big donation from AdventHealth Redmond in Rome. The hospital today announced that they provided a $15,000 donation to Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries with money raised from a Thanksgiving event. The proceeds from Rome’s annual Turkey Trot – including money…
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DPH: New measles case reported in Bryan County
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated Bryan County resident. There is no history of international travel, but the individual recently traveled out of state. DPH is notifying individuals who may have been exposed to the virus and are at increased risk of developing measles. Measles is…
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Jon Oscher Community Leader and Cable Industry Pioneer Jon Oscher Passes Away at 93
CARTERSVILLE — It is with great sadness that the family of Jon Oscher announces his passing on Thursday, February 19, 2026. A visionary entrepreneur, dedicated philanthropist, and pillar of the Cartersville community, Mr. Oscher leaves behind a legacy defined by his passion for education, the arts, and the advancement of North Georgia. Born in the…
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Sherrene Wildman, Taneilia Kranz, Nakita Brevard, Lee Rudd, Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes, Marlenna Spriggens, Val Everson, and Regina Singleton (Photo via GDOL) GDOL Honored as “Model Agency” for HR Excellence
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) has earned the “Model Agency Award” for Excellence in Human Resources from the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), achieving the highest assessment results (97.6%) among all Tier 1 agencies. The award reflects GDOL’s exceptional HR leadership, strong compliance practices, and a workforce strategy that supports service delivery across the state. It also comes at a pivotal…
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Atrium Health Floyd Congestive Heart Failure Clinic is improving Ken Jolly’s quality of life
Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center clinic earns recognition for its iron management efforts CEDARTOWN – The opening of the Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Clinic at Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center was a game-changing, quality-of-life improver for Polk County resident Ken Jolly. Two years ago, getting an infusion of iron meant Jolly had to clear…
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Highland Rivers Foundation welcomes Whitney Spear as Director
SMYRNA – Highland Rivers Foundation today announced that Whitney Spear, MPA, CNP, has been named Foundation Director. Spear brings nearly a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership to the position, as well as a deep commitment to community service across northwest Georgia. As Foundation Director, Spear will guide the strategic direction of the Highland Rivers…
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NCLA Asks D.C. Court to Stop CPSC from Making Baseless Claims on Weighted Sleep Sacks for Babies
The New Civil Liberties Alliance has asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (D.D.C.) to grant summary judgment in Dreamland Baby Co. v. CPSC and order the commission to retract its unlawful statement disparaging weighted infant sleep products. CPSC refuses to retract its unsupported claim that weighted sleep swaddles and blankets, like those products our client Dreamland…
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Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte Applauds Senate Passage of Historic Income Tax Relief Package
ATLANTA — Today, Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) joined his Senate Republican Caucus colleagues in passing Senate Bill 476 and Senate Bill 477 sponsored by Sen. Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia). These historic measures will deliver the largest tax relief in Georgia’s history and will position the state to completely eliminate the state income tax. As neighboring…