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Floyd County Schools College and Career Academy wins CCA of the Year Award

Floyd County Schools College and Career Academy wins CCA of the Year Award

Friday, September 13, 2024–8:05 a.m. -News Release- Floyd County Schools (FCS)is proud to announce that the FCS College and Career Academy (CCA) has been awarded the prestigious College and Career Academy of the Year Award, sponsored by Georgia Power.  This honor recognizes our commitment to excellence in education, innovative programs, and dedication to preparing students…

Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation Awards more than $1.3 million in grants

Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation Awards more than $1.3 million in grants

Thursday, September 12, 2024–7:45 p.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation awarded more than $1.3 million in grants to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center and Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center, which will be used to support 33 community agencies as part of their inaugural Community Impact Grant cycle for 2024. The awards were announced…

Woman accused of taking money from clients to file taxes and failing to do so

Woman accused of taking money from clients to file taxes and failing to do so

Thursday, September 12, 2024–12:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records/Floyd County Police- A 67-year-old Rome woman is accused of taking money from clients to file their taxes but failing to do so. According to an arrest warrant: Pamela Colleen Ellison received a $400 check to file the victim’s taxes on March 15, 2023. In July of…

Hufstetler recognized by ACCG

Hufstetler recognized by ACCG

Thursday, September 12, 2024–11:14 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- State Senator Chuck Hufsteler has been recognized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia for his efforts during the last legislative session. During a Floyd County Commission meeting earlier this week, Dante Handel with the ACCG presented Hufststler with a 2024 Legislative Service Award. “He has…