Easing the stigma of public housing
The mission of Northwest Georgia Housing Authority Continue reading Easing the stigma of public housing
Category: Worlds Apart Stories
The daily job of being a single mother in Rome
Charity Snow’s story of triumph Continue reading The daily job of being a single mother in Rome
How much justice can you afford? A look at indigent legal care in Rome/Floyd Co.
Nine of 10 criminal cases in Floyd County require a public defender Continue reading How much justice can you afford? A look at indigent legal care in Rome/Floyd Co.
Making ends meet while looking for work
The hardships of unemployment and poverty in Rome Continue reading Making ends meet while looking for work
Living and making ends meet in Rome – without a car
When depending on Rome’s public transportation system is all you have Continue reading Living and making ends meet in Rome – without a car
Teen Maze aims to prevent teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol use
Annual event targets Floyd County 9th graders Continue reading Teen Maze aims to prevent teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol use
Healthcare resources for the under-resourced of Rome/Floyd Co.
Organizations such as Women of W.O.R.T.H., Cancer Navigators, AIDS Resource Council, Free clinic of Rome and the Floyd County Health Department help the uninsured and those dependent on Medicaid or Medicare. Continue reading Healthcare resources for the under-resourced of Rome/Floyd Co.
Why restaurants, and why Rome?
A look at the surprisingly high number of Hispanic-owned eateries in town Continue reading Why restaurants, and why Rome?
Black on Broad: Operating a minority-owned business in Rome
Barbara Ware, Joe Murray the only black business owners on N. Broad Street Continue reading Black on Broad: Operating a minority-owned business in Rome
Georgia residents left without health insurance
State Sen. Chuck Hufstetler: Many of state’s hospitals ‘in crisis’ Continue reading Georgia residents left without health insurance