(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) recently received the “Model Agency Award” for excellence in human resources from the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) as part of its FY24 HR Assessment. The GDOL earned a high ranking in the “model compliance” (Tier I) category, which underscores the department’s comprehensive understanding…… read more »
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HEATING AMONG THE LEADING CAUSES OF U.S. HOME FIRES – AMERICAN RED CROSS OFFERS TIPS TO HEAT YOUR HOME SAFELY
(Media release from the American Red Cross): Home heating is one of the leading causes of home fires and home fire injuries in this country, and the third leading cause of home fire deaths, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Most of these fires occur in December, January and February. Space heaters account for…… read more »
CELEBRATING AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH: FLOYD COUNTY ISSUES A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means keep moving.” – Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. African American History Month is recognized in February across the United States, and Floyd County would like to recognize…… read more »
STATE REPRESENTATIVE KATIE DEMPSEY WELCOMES BUSY 2024 SESSION OF THE GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The 2024 session of the Georgia General Assembly got underway this week with a flurry of activity at the State Capitol in Atlanta. Katie Dempsey of Rome, Representative for the 13th District in the Georgia House of Representatives, says that legislative priorities for this year include early childhood education, public safety, mental health, and a…… read more »
GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP DELIVERS STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): On Thursday, Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered his sixth State of the State Address to a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly. You can watch his annual address in its entirety HERE. Here is the full text of the address: Lt. Governor Jones, Speaker Burns, President…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET JANUARY 16TH
(Announcement from the Floyd County Board of Elections): The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 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.… read more »
AAA: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN DRIVING IN A MAJOR STORM, STAY OFF THE ROADS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Severe weather is anticipated for north Georgia, set to unfold on Friday. Strong winds, heavy downpours, and the threat of tornadoes are expected to create dangerous driving conditions. AAA-The Auto Club Group urges drivers to be cautious and avoid being on the roads during the storm,…… read more »
KING CELEBRATION 2024 SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
Rome’s MLK Commission invites the public to a host of events to celebrate the life and legacy of late Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. starting on Friday, January 12th and continuing through Monday, January 15th (which would have been King’s birthday). Here’s the slate of activities, courtesy of the Commission: FRIDAY January 12,…… read more »
PEPPERELL FIFTH-GRADER WINS FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS’ SPELLING BEE COMPETITION
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Pepperell Middle School fifth-grader Ella Craver correctly spelled “Sumerian” to win the Floyd County Schools’ Spelling Bee Wednesday morning at the Floyd County Board of Education. Eight Floyd County students put their spelling skills to the test in the annual competition sponsored by the Floyd County Chapter of…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP LAYS OUT PRIORITIES FOR 2024 SESSION AT GEORGIA CHAMBER’S ANNUAL EGGS AND ISSUES LEGISLATIVE EVENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): On Wednesday at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs and Issues legislative preview event, Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered an address celebrating years of record-breaking economic development and laying out priorities for the 2024 legislative session to continue that success. The Governor announced his administration’s…… read more »