(Media release from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce): The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest and most influential business advocacy organization, has released its official 2023 Legislative Scorecard showcasing how members of the general assembly voted on the business community’s top issues during the legislative session. The Georgia Chamber’s legislative team and its members…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ROME/FLOYD COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN ISO FLOW TESTING ON JULY 24TH
(Announcement from the City of Rome, GA): The Rome/Floyd County Fire Department will perform required ISO (Insurance Services Office) flow testing starting July 24 until the end of September. – The areas that will be tested are shown in the map below in light brown and labeled R-3. – Because the flow test upsets the…… read more »
ROCK THE BLOCK BACK TO SCHOOL BASH SET FOR JULY 20TH
(Media release from Primary Healthcare Center Rome): Primary Healthcare Center Rome, in collaboration with Rome Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth, Goodwill of North Georgia, Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries, and Restoration Rome, is thrilled to announce its upcoming back-to-school bash. The event will be held at 1400 Crane Street Suite 2 Rome, GA 30161…… read more »
AAA: WHAT’S THE SAFETY IMPACT OF RAISING SPEED LIMITS?
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Drivers desiring faster commutes might view a higher speed limit as a boon, but is it always the safest choice? And what about the safety needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and others? A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that raising posted speed…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES BACK IN ACTION THIS WEEKEND WITH THREE GAME SERIES VERSUS THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX, RELEASE 2024 SCHEDULE
Major League Baseball’s All-Star break is now over! The Atlanta Braves will begin a six-game homestand tonight with the first of three interleague outings versus the Chicago White Sox at Truist Park. Charlie Morton will serve as the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Michael Kopech will head to the mound for Chicago. The first pitch…… read more »
ROME BRAVES TO HOST JERSEY SHORE BLUECLAWS OVER THE WEEKEND, MAX FRIED TO BE IN TOWN FOR A REHAB STINT ON SATURDAY
The Rome Braves will open a nine-game homestand tonight with the first of three games versus the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. The first pitch is scheduled for 7 pm. The team has announced that Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried will make a rehab appearance in Rome on Saturday evening. Rome’s series versus Jersey Shore will…… read more »
RESTORATION ROME: FAMILIES SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOSTER CARE TO TEENS
There is a great need at this time for families to provide foster care to teens in Northwest Georgia. That is according to Mary Margaret Mauer, Co-Founder of Restoration Rome, a local non-profit which serves as a hub for foster care and family restoration services. She says that when foster families are not available locally,…… read more »
JUNE NET TAX REVENUES DOWN 0.4 PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in June totaled $2.84 billion, for a decrease of $10.9 million, or -0.4 percent, compared to June 2022, when net tax collections totaled $2.85 billion. Year-to-date net tax collections totaled $33.13 billion, for an overall increase of $40.3 million, or 0.1…… read more »
ESP ROME: CELEBRATING A YEAR OF SUCCESS AND WELCOMING NEW LEADERSHIP
(Media release from ESP Rome): Rome, a city known for its rich history and vibrant community, has witnessed the extraordinary growth of ESP Rome over the past year. From the inception of its first summer camp to their recent accomplishments, ESP Rome has become a beacon of hope and support for people with disabilities and…… read more »
GNTC BASIC POST CERTIFICATION GRADUATION HELD MONDAY, JULY 10TH
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to honor 15 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class BPC1-2023-04 on Monday, July 10. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment…… read more »