(From Floyd County, GA – Government): Floyd County Public Works hosted the quarterly APWA (or American Public Works Association) Georgia Chapter (Northwest Georgia Branch) meeting at the Rome-Floyd ECO Center on Wednesday. Territories for this branch include Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Chattooga, Floyd, Pickens, Bartow, Polk, Paulding, and Haralson counties. At…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ATLANTA HAWKS EDGED AT HOME BY BROOKLYN NETS IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUTING AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks were edged by the Brooklyn Nets 114-113 in NBA action on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. It was the second consecutive loss for the Hawks, who are now 9-11 on the 2023-24 regular season. Mikal Bridges had a game-high 32 points for Brooklyn. Trae Young scored a team-high 30 points for…… read more »
OPEN DOOR HOME SEEKS ASSISTANCE FROM THE PUBLIC TO ENSURE A MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR THE YOUTH THAT IT SERVES
‘Tis the season to give, and the Open Door Home seeks assistance from the public to give gifts and ensure a Merry Christmas for the youth that it serves. Tracie Ball, Executive Director, encourages concerned citizens to check out the local non-profit’s social media outlets for a link to purchase items from its Amazon wish…… read more »
ROME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – SHOPPING & TROLLEY RIDES ON TAP FOR THURSDAY EVENING
Rome’s Downtown Development Authority invites the public to enjoy Rome for the Holidays this Thursday, December 7th. Select retailers will stay open late until 8 pm to accommodate local shoppers who are unable to visit during normal business hours. Trolley rides with Santa will be offered from 4 pm to 8 pm and will load…… read more »
WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA AIR SHOW TO RETURN IN 2024 AND 2025
The Wings Over North Georgia air show will be back next year! Air show officials announced on Tuesday that the F-16 Viper Demo Team will perform at the 2024 show, scheduled for October 19th and 20th. The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels will return for a third visit to Rome, GA in 2025; dates for that…… read more »
GA HOUSE SPEAKER BURNS ANNOUNCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT ISRAEL
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): The Georgia House of Representatives has adopted HR 4EX, a House Resolution condemning Hamas terrorism and expressing support for the Jewish people. HR 4EX was introduced by Representative Brent Cox (R-Dawsonville) and Representative Esther Panitch (D-Sandy Springs). After the bipartisan adoption of HR 4EX, Speaker Jon Burns…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH FALLS TO GEORGIA IN MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
In case you missed in on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Georgia Tech lost to Georgia by a final score of 76-62 on Tuesday night in men’s college basketball at Athens, GA. That marked the end of a two-game winning streak for the Yellow Jackets, who are now 4-3 overall on the 2023-24 regular season.…… read more »
ROCKMART HIGH SCHOOL’S FOOTBALL TEAM WILL PLAY FOR A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ON DECEMBER 12TH
Rockmart High School’s football team will play for a state championship next week. The Yellow Jackets will head to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday, December 12th to battle Pierce County in the GHSA’s Class AA state championship game. Tip off is scheduled for 1 pm.… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP PROPOSES ACCELERATION OF LARGEST INCOME TAX CUT IN GEORGIA’S HISTORY
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, and members of the General Assembly announced on Monday their shared priority of introducing and passing legislation in the upcoming regular session of the General Assembly that will accelerate…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL JOIN ‘DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER’ ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN DECEMBER 14 – JANUARY 1
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department and Governor’s Office of Highway Safety are asking everyone to make the holidays merry by making the decision to never drive after drinking. The Floyd County Police Department is joining sheriff’s offices, police departments and the Georgia State Patrol to reduce crashes,…… read more »