Monday was set aside as a federal holiday to honor the life and legacy of late Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King was honored throughout the weekend in Rome with a full slate of events that were hosted by the MLK Commission of Rome/Northwest Georgia, highlighted by Monday’s Freedom March down Broad…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
CELEBRATING AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH: A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’.” – Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. African American History Month is recognized in February across the United States, and Floyd County would like to recognize members of our community who have made an impact. Citizens such…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE RISES AGAIN WITH REINSTATEMENT OF STATE’S GAS TAX
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 25 cents more than a week ago, 24 cents more than a month ago, and 5 cents less…… read more »
DEMPSEY: GEORGIANS ENJOYED RELIEF AT THE PUMP WITH SUSPENSION OF STATE’S GAS TAX, BUT TAX FUNDS ARE NEEDED TO MAINTAIN ROADS AND BRIDGES
Many Georgians are concerned about an uptick in gas prices as the state’s gas tax suspension expired last week. State Representative Katie Dempsey of Rome, who serves the 13th District in the Georgia House of Representatives, indicates that while many in the Peach State benefited from that break, funds are needed from the gas tax…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA DECEMBER NET TAX REVENUES UP 7.5 PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in December totaled nearly $3.21 billion, for an increase of $224.9 million, or 7.5 percent, compared to December 2021 when net tax collections totaled $2.98 billion. Year-to-date, net tax collections totaled $15.82 billion, for an increase of $966.6 million, or…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO DISCUSS ROME MIDDLE SCHOOL THIS EVENING
The Rome City Commission will hold a called meeting this evening at 5 pm in the Sam King Room of City Hall. The primary purpose of that meeting is to discuss Rome Middle School.… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON WLAQ
High school basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM tonight as Model hosts Murray County. The girls will play at 6 pm, followed by the boys at 7:30 pm. Fans may listen to the games via radio dial, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or by using the TuneIn app.… read more »
HAWKS BEAT HEAT IN MLK DAY GAME AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks were victorious in their MLK Day Game over the Miami Heat by 121-113 on Monday at the State Farm Arena. That marked the third straight win for Atlanta. Dejounte Murray notched a team-high 28 points for the Hawks. Trae Young had 24 points. Jimmy Butler had a game-high 34 points for the…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY’S SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR HOPES THAT LOCALS WILL RECYCLE MORE IN 2023
Emma Wells, the Director of Solid Waste for Floyd County, hopes that locals have made the new year’s resolution to recycle more in 2023. The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center will host the first of six recycling events for this year on Saturday. Household hazardous waste and electronics will be collected this month, as well as in…… read more »
GMA NAMES CITY OF ROME TO GEORGIA PLACEMAKING COLLABORATIVE 2023
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and the Georgia Cities Foundation (GCF) recently named the City of Rome as a new community joining the Georgia Placemaking Collaborative’s 2023 program.GMA and GCF joined the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Georgia…… read more »