(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): Migratory bird season hunting dates and regulations for Georgia were recently approved by the Board of Natural Resources, so waterfowl hunters can start making their 2024-2025 season plans, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Thankfully, estimates of annual waterfowl…… read more »
Summer will officially arrive this Thursday, June 20th, but the Summer heat has already arrived. Local physicians and public health officials are warning people to take the proper precautions to stay safe amid sizzling temperatures. Dr. Gary Voccio, the Health Director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District, urges area residents to…… read more »
Voting is open through Wednesday, June 19th for the People’s Choice Award in the 2024 Georgia’s Rome Photo Contest & Exhibition. Entries are posted on the Georgia’s Rome page on Facebook. The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism recently accepted photographs which showcase the beauty of Rome, Cave Spring, and Floyd County. Now it is up…… read more »
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), on Monday announced the initiation of an in-depth, system-wide assessment of the state corrections system to identify current strengths, opportunities, and recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. This marks the latest measure…… read more »
(Media release from Amber Grace): The founding of a new residential development for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), called Amber Grace, was celebrated on the evening of May 22nd. Located on the Berry College campus, this unique community will provide appropriately supported housing and enrichment programs for these adults, as well as promoting…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average is holding steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.28 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 12 cents less than a month ago, and 1 cent less than…… read more »
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Caucus will begin at 3:45 pm for the Commission to tour the new Rome Police Department and Municipal Court, 375 Technology Parkway, Rome. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): WHAT: Weather permitting, crews on Monday will close the US 411 bridge from Rome heading toward Cartersville. The bridge will be closed for about two weeks while it is repaired. WHEN: Beginning on June 17 for about two weeks, weather permittingDETOUR: Vehicles traveling from Rome toward Cartersville will take US 27…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is pleased to announce the award of a $19,493,349.00 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project aimed at providing emergency backup power for critical facilities across the state. This funding will enable 43 local governments and 2…… read more »
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in May totaled nearly $2.47 billion, for a decrease of $26.3 million or 1.1 percent compared to FY 2023, when net tax collections totaled $2.49 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled $29.9 billion, for a decrease…… read more »