(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire): Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Heather Sellers, 43, of White, has been charged with insurance fraud in connection with a disability check pay scheme. “Between August of 2020 and January of 2021, Ms. Sellers was supposed…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ATLANTA BRAVES AND ROME BRAVES TO RETURN TO ACTION ON FRIDAY NIGHT UPON CONCLUSION OF MLB ALL-STAR BREAK
Major League Baseball’s All-Star break continues another day. The Atlanta Braves will return to action on Friday evening at Truist Park with the first of three interleague games versus the Chicago White Sox. Charlie Morton will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, and Michael Kopech will be on the mound for Chicago. First pitch is…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA IN SEARCH OF VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS DISASTER RESPONDERS AND BLOOD DONOR AMBASSADORS
The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia is in search of volunteers to serve as Disaster Responders and Blood Donor Ambassadors. Carla Maton, Executive Director, says that Disaster Responders provide aid to those in need during times of crisis such as house fires. Blood Donor Ambassadors are needed to assist people who donate to local…… read more »
GOHS: ‘OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN’ STARTS MONDAY IN FIVE SOUTHEASTERN STATES
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): State and local law enforcement officers in five states are warning speeding drivers to lift their right foot off the gas pedal or they could find themselves holding a ticket in their hands. The warning comes before the start of “Operation Southern Slow Down”, a multistate…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS ANNOUNCES CANTRELL ROAD REPAIRS AND CLOSURE
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will close Cantrell Road in the area of #131 on Tuesday July 18, 2023 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to replace a failed cross drain. The project is expected to take two days. Cantrell Road is a dead end road located off of Cunningham Road…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET NEXT TUESDAY, PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PRECINCT MODIFICATIONS SET FOR THIS THURSDAY EVENING
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please contact the Floyd County Elections & Voter Registration office at (706) 291-5167. Here’s a reminder that…… read more »
PAULDING COUNTY WOMAN SUBMITS FALSE CLAIMS UNDER DECEASED MOTHER’S POLICY
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire): Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Ashlarene Wells, 32, of Dallas, has been charged with insurance fraud, forgery, and identity theft. In 2021, Ms. Wells submitted 13 unique claims under her own insurance policy and the policy…… read more »
NATIONAL LEAGUE BESTS AMERICAN LEAGUE IN 2023 MLB ALL-STAR GAME
The National League defeated the American League 3-2 in the 2023 MLB All Star Game on Tuesday night out in Seattle, Washington. It marked the first time that the NL has won the Midsummer Classic since 2012. Elias Diaz of the Colorado Rockies was named MVP for (what turned out to be) the game-winning two-run…… read more »
REMINDER: THE NEXT ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT IS SET FOR SATURDAY, SCRAP TIRE AMNESTY DAYS ARE COMING UP IN AUGUST
Here is a reminder that the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center will host another Electronics Collection Event on Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm at 412 Lavender Drive. Appointments are required and may be scheduled via the SignUpGenius link at www.floydcountyga.gov or by calling the center at (706) 291-5266. The electronic items that are typically collected…… read more »
GEORGIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS TO DISTRIBUTE $3.5 MILLION IN COMPETITIVE STATE GRANTS
(Media release from the Georgia Council for the Arts): Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), on Monday announced that more than $3.5 million in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients across the state as part of its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education grants.…… read more »