(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of September totaled nearly $3.3 billion, for an increase of $199.1 million or 6.4 percent compared to September 2022, when net tax collections totaled almost $3.1 billion for the month. $199.8 million of September’s tax revenue…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
LIVING PROOF RECOVERY TO HOST CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER AT THE LINDALE MILL – BUT THERE WILL BE NO GAMBLING!
LivingProof Recovery will host a Casino Night fundraiser on Friday, October 20th from 7 pm until 10 pm at The Mill in Lindale. There will be NO gambling during this event, asserts Brittney Galvanauskas, Executive Director, who adds that ‘funny money’ will be exchanged by guests for raffle tickets to win some great prizes. Tickets…… read more »
SCAM ALERT: AG CARR WARNS GEORGIANS OF IMPOSTER SCAM TARGETING FAITH-BASED COMMUNITIES
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians of an imposter scam targeting faith-based communities in which fraudsters pose as religious leaders to try to trick congregants into sending them money. “With advancements in technology, it’s easier than ever for criminals to hide their true…… read more »
PARADISE GARDEN FOUNDATION HOSTS BEFORE AND AFTER PARADISE: THE ART OF PETER LOOSE
(Announcement from the Paradise Garden Foundation): Paradise Garden Foundation is pleased to host a stunning art exhibit, Before and After Paradise: The Art of Peter Loose, on view in the Museum and Visitor Center at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, 200 North Lewis Street in Summerville, through October 30th, 2023. Peter Loose enjoyed a personal friendship with…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE KEEPS FALLING
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.07 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a week ago, 37 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more »
INFO FROM THE FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE FOR WEEK ONE OF EARLY VOTING IN NOVEMBER 7TH ELECTION
Advance in-person voting begins today and will continue through Friday, November 3rd for the November 7th general election. Here are the details from the Floyd County Elections Office about Week One of early voting: And here’s a reminder from the Elections Office – NO EARLY VOTING will be held at the Administration building going forward.…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA BUYS $10M IN ISRAELI BONDS TO SUPPORT DEFENSE EFFORTS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Friday announced he instructed the State Treasurer to buy $10 million in bonds from Israel to support its defense efforts against the militant Hamas regime. The $10 million amount was the highest available on the market and brings Georgia’s current total…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION WEEK FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week, Nov. 6-10, to help those who are seeking to enroll in the spring semester. During Free Application Week, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all new applicants. The admissions deadline for the spring semester is…… read more »
ROME HIGH THEATRE PRESENTS ‘THE WHITE ROSE’
(Media release from Rome High School Theatre Boosters): The Rome High Theatre Department presents “The White Rose” by James DeVita on Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 PM in the Rome High Performing Arts Center. The play is based on the true story of college student Sophie Scholl and her brother Hans, who led their anti-Nazi…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS WRAP UP HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
The Atlanta Falcons finished a two-game homestand on Sunday with a loss to the Washington Commanders by 24-16 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons now have a 3-3 record for the 2023 regular season. They will be in Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers next Sunday afternoon at 1 pm.… read more »