(Photo release from Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.) Santa’s Rome-based team of elves at Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. has been out and about spreading the spirit of the season this week. As part of the real estate company’s annual Christmas service project, each agent and broker made contributions to fund, shop for, and deliver…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2024 LEPRECHAUN-A-THON, SET FOR MARCH 16TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Rome’s most fun and festive 5K returns with all the glowing, foamy goodness on Saturday, March 16, 2024, as the Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk presented by Atrium Health Floyd runs through downtown. The race begins on First Avenue near Bridgepoint Plaza and includes portions of the Kingfisher…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 1, 2024
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Get ready to have a fun and sporty 2024 by registering your children for youth sports at Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. Spring sports registrations open on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 with early-bird registration discounts available. Baseball, t-ball and softball will begin their spring seasons in early March and…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HOLDS STEADY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has announced that Georgia’s November unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.4 percent for the third consecutive month. The unemployment rate was three-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “This holiday season, the greatest gift we can give Georgians…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SUSPEND LANE CLOSURES FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAY TRAVEL
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): In anticipation of heightened travel during the upcoming holiday season, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has declared a temporary suspension of lane closures along Georgia interstates, major state routes and roadways near major shopping centers, malls, or districts. The suspension will start at 5 a.m.…… read more »
AAA TO ACTIVATE TOW-TO-GO FOR THE HOLIDAYS
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): AAA is working to keep impaired drivers off the road this holiday season. Friday night, the Auto Club Group will activate its Tow to Go program in Georgia and other select states. “If you’re faced with the decision of driving impaired, put down those keys and pick up…… read more »
CRAVEN NAMED GNTC’S ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR FOR A SECOND TIME
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Karen Craven, lead teacher and site manager for Adult Education in Floyd County, was named Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Adult Education Teacher of the Year for 2024. She also received the award in 2023. Craven characterized Adult Education as “the best of traditional schools, home school and…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS PICK UP WEDNESDAY NIGHT WIN IN HOUSTON OVER ROCKETS
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Houston Rockets 134-127 in NBA action out in Houston, TX on Wednesday night. It marked the second straight victory for Atlanta. Trae Young scored a team-high 30 points and had 14 assists for the Hawks, who improved to 12-15 on the 2023-24 regular season. Jabari Smith Jr. led all players…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF DAVE ROBERSON URGES CAUTION THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is warning shoppers and revelers to be cautious this holiday season. Sheriff Dave Roberson urges holiday shoppers at local stores and shopping centers to hide all valuables in their vehicles and lock their doors. Those who shop online and have items delivered to their homes are alerted to be wary…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HONORS 2023 OFFICER OF THE YEAR, OFFICERS OF THE QUARTER, AND RETIREES AT THEIR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): On Tuesday, the Floyd County Police Department recognized its 2023 Officer of the Year, along with Officers of the Quarter, and Retirees, at its annual Christmas Luncheon. Pfc. Robert Carrington was awarded Officer of the Year for his lifesaving actions on July 6th of this year. Officer…… read more »