Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: During the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated eight fatal traffic crashes, while local law enforcement agencies investigated an additional five, resulting in a total of 13 traffic-related deaths statewide. The holiday travel period began at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday,…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: Drivers are being warned to slow down or risk receiving a ticket when “Operation Southern Slow Down” begins next week in five southeastern states. This is the ninth year for the regional week-long speed enforcement and awareness campaign that will run from July 14-20 in…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Seventeen-year-old Jasper Byrd’s career decisions mapped his path to the Diesel Equipment Technology program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). Byrd, a student at Coahulla Creek High School, takes classes through the Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy in Dalton and is also enrolled in GNTC’s Dual Enrollment…… read more »
The Ridge Ferry Park Farmer’s Market continues every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 am until 11 am through September 27th. It is presented by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation and sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd. Lindsey Jones, RFPR Recreation Services Manager, says that vendor space remains available throughout the season. Additional information is online at www.rfpra.com.…… read more »
Early voting is underway in the Special Primary Election Runoff for Public Service Commissioner (PSC). It will be offered daily from 8 am until 5 pm through this Friday, July 11th at the Floyd County Elections Office, located at 18 East 12th Street in Rome. There will be no early voting on a Saturday or…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced he will appoint Dr. Dean Burke to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Community Health, effective August 1, following current Commissioner Russel Carlson’s announcement that he has accepted a position in the private sector.“Marty, the girls, and I…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: The American Red Cross urges all donors to give now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop. In…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 4 cents lower than it was a week ago, 2 cents higher than…… read more »
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday 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 the City of Rome, GA: The City of Rome will temporarily close the 3rd Avenue Parking Deck from Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 10 to complete planned restriping of parking spaces. The deck will be closed to the public, but will remain accessible to monthly parking permit holders and those with…… read more »