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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME, NWGA SEE DROP IN FEBRUARY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in February, down two-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.3 percent. “Pro-growth policies that foster innovation and drive success are why Georgia remains the No.…read more »

STATE REP MATT BARTON OF CALHOUN TOUTS PROPERTY TAX GRANT RELIEF PROGRAM

(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office): State Representative Matt Barton (R-Calhoun) touts the Property Tax Relief Grant program funding included in House Bill 18, the Amended Fiscal Year 2023 (AFY 2023) budget. Proposed by Governor Brian Kemp, this program will provide every eligible Georgia homeowner a chance to receive an $18,000…read more »

FLOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN AT 2022-23 STATE LITERARY COMPETITION

(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): 15 Floyd County high school students strongly represented their schools and district at the Georgia High School Association’s 2022-2023 A Division I and AA State Literary Championships this past Saturday. In their respective classifications, 11 of the region winners placed at the state level! Congratulations to the teams…read more »

SUMMERVILLE TO HOST SPRING MARKET ON SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST AT DOWDY PARK

(Media release from Summerville Main Street): Summerville Main Street is proud to host the 7th Annual Spring Market in Summerville’s J.R. “Dick” Dowdy Park on Saturday, April 1. Market hours are 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. with over 62 vendors on sight. Admission to this event is free. The 2023 Spring Market will offer a wide…read more »

Local Sports

ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP HOMESTAND WITH VICTORY OVER CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a three-game homestand with a 120-118 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday evening at State Farm Arena. That allowed the Hawks to take the three-game season series between those teams by 2-1. Dejounte Murray led the charge for Atlanta with 29 points. Donovan Mitchell led all players in scoring…read more »

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