(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites the public to the 2023 Georgia’s Rome Spring Art Market, held April 1 and 2, at the Rome Civic Center. The market will be open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. This annual event features over sixty…… read more »
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GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER CELEBRATES LEGISLATIVE SUCCESSES, CONGRATULATES GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON PRODUCTIVE SESSION
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office): Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger celebrated a series of successes in the 2023 General Assembly. Raffensperger saw his priorities passed overwhelmingly by both the House of Representatives and state Senate through this session and on its final day Wednesday. “This is my fifth General…… read more »
FCPD AWARDED H.E.A.T. GRANT
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department is one of 21 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic grant for the Federal 2023 Fiscal Year. Referred to as a H.E.A.T. grant, Floyd County Police Department’s award totals $171,311. The goal of the H.E.A.T.…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME, NWGA SEE DROP IN FEBRUARY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in February, down two-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.3 percent. “Pro-growth policies that foster innovation and drive success are why Georgia remains the No.…… read more »
STATE REP MATT BARTON OF CALHOUN TOUTS PROPERTY TAX GRANT RELIEF PROGRAM
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office): State Representative Matt Barton (R-Calhoun) touts the Property Tax Relief Grant program funding included in House Bill 18, the Amended Fiscal Year 2023 (AFY 2023) budget. Proposed by Governor Brian Kemp, this program will provide every eligible Georgia homeowner a chance to receive an $18,000…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN AT 2022-23 STATE LITERARY COMPETITION
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): 15 Floyd County high school students strongly represented their schools and district at the Georgia High School Association’s 2022-2023 A Division I and AA State Literary Championships this past Saturday. In their respective classifications, 11 of the region winners placed at the state level! Congratulations to the teams…… read more »
EXCHANGE CLUB CAR SHOW SET FOR APRIL 15TH AT THE COOSA VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS TO BENEFIT FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
(Media release from the Exchange Club of Rome, GA): The Exchange Club of Rome will hold a car show on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, from 10 am – 2 pm. Proceeds will benefit the Exchange Club Family Resource Center. The show will feature all kinds of street cars, trucks, motorcycles,…… read more »
SUMMERVILLE TO HOST SPRING MARKET ON SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST AT DOWDY PARK
(Media release from Summerville Main Street): Summerville Main Street is proud to host the 7th Annual Spring Market in Summerville’s J.R. “Dick” Dowdy Park on Saturday, April 1. Market hours are 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. with over 62 vendors on sight. Admission to this event is free. The 2023 Spring Market will offer a wide…… read more »
EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, OTHER HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES GEARING UP FOR APRIL’S OBSERVANCE OF CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
The Exchange Club Family Resource Center and other local human service agencies are gearing up for the April observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Tina Bartleson, FRC Executive Director, enthuses that the observance will kick off with the Placement of Pinwheels on April 6th at 1:30 pm on the lawn of Harbin Clinic Pediatrics, 85…… read more »
GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY PASSES LEGISLATION TO INCREASE EARLY LITERACY
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office): Earlier this week, the Georgia General Assembly passed Senate Bill 211 to establish the “Georgia Council on Literacy” and House Bill 538, the “Georgia Early Literacy Act.” The measures, sponsored by Senator Billy Hickman (R – Statesboro) and Representative Bethany Ballard (R – Warner Robins)…… read more »