(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average experienced a slight decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.14 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 20 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
FLOYD COUNTY EMA JOINS STATEWIDE OBSERVANCE OF FLOOD SAFETY PREPAREDNESS WEEK
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has partnered up with the National Weather Service to observe this week, March 6-10, as Flood Safety Preparedness Week. The observance is intended to urge all Georgians to act now to prepare for flooding before it happens. Tim Herrington, the Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management…… read more »
GEORGIA HOUSE PASSES ‘SAFE AT HOME ACT’ TO BALANCE TENANT PROTECTIONS, LANDLORD RIGHTS
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): State Representative Kasey Carpenter (R-Dalton) has announced that the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 404, or the “Safe at Home Act,” on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Sponsored by Rep. Carpenter, the Safe at Home Act would provide more protections for Georgia’s renters while also…… read more »
GEORGIA HISTORICAL RECORDS ADVISORY COUNCIL SOLICITS SUB-GRANT APPLICATIONS
(Media release from the Georgia Archives): The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC) seeks to enrich the culture and protect the rights of Georgians by fostering activities that identify, preserve, and provide access to the State’s documentary heritage. Using funds awarded to the University of Georgia Libraries by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission…… read more »
BBB TEAMS WITH FTC TO PROMOTE NATIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION WEEK MARCH 5-11
(Media release from the Better Business Bureau): Suppose you’re worried about getting taken in by a scam, concerned about the possibility that your identity could be stolen, and suddenly find yourself saddled with thousands of dollars of surprise bills. In that case, this week might be a good time to act. Better Business Bureau (BBB) is…… read more »
MODEL BLUE DEVILS’ HISTORIC SEASON DRAWS TO A CLOSE
WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM would like to take this opportunity to say to the Model High School boys’ basketball team – great job on your historical 2022-23 season. The Blue Devils’ run in the GHSA’s Class AA state playoffs came to an end on Saturday afternoon with a loss to Providence Christian in…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SPRING TRAINING UPDATE
In a Spring Training update from the Atlanta Braves – The Braves nabbed wins in a pair of split squad games on Saturday over the Minnesota Twins by 7-5 in North Port, FL and the Baltimore Orioles by 3-2 in Sarasota. They fell to the New York Yankees by 10-6 at CoolToday Park on Sunday…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER’S ANNUAL MEETING SET FOR MARCH 10TH
The Rome-Floyd Chamber looks forward to sharing its accomplishments of this past year and bestowing awards upon members at their Annual Meeting, set for next Friday, March 10th in the Spruill Ballroom of the Krannert Center at Berry College. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, states that five total awards will be issued at the lunch…… read more »
SPEAKER BURNS AND LT. GOVERNOR JONES JOIN WITH GOVERNOR KEMP TO ANNOUNCE REVIEW OF GEORGIA’S TAX CREDITS
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): On Thursday, Speaker of the House Jon Burns and Lt. Governor Burt Jones joined with Governor Brian Kemp to announce that the Georgia General Assembly will undertake a thorough review of all Georgia tax credits, including Georgia’s film tax credit, later this year. This review is meant…… read more »
GOVERNOR, FIRST LADY CELEBRATE GEORGIA’S CREATIVE COMMUNITY WITH ARTS AND HUMANITIES AWARDS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp on Thursday announced the recipients of the 11th annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities to honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Georgia in these fields. The awards are presented in partnership…… read more »