(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in the month of December totaled nearly $3.05 billion, for a decrease of $159.1 million, or -5 percent, compared to December 2022, when net tax collections approached $3.21 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled roughly $16.1…… read more »
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP
(Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley): Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is now accepting applications for homeownership for families in Floyd, Chattooga, and Polk counties. Those interested can find applications online at https://www.habitatcoosavalley.org or you can pick up at our office located at 504 East First Ave, Rome, GA 30161. Habitat for…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO HOST FREE LUNCH AND LEARN ON JANUARY 23RD
(Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley): Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley will be hosting a FREE Lunch & Learn event on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at GA Northwestern Technical College. Join us to learn more about Habitat for Humanity and the work we are doing in the community and how you…… read more »
FLOYD EMA’S SAFE ACADEMY RETURNS IN 2024
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency’s SAFE Academy will return in 2024. This free emergency preparedness training was very popular among locals in 2023. This year’s course will include extra classes, including a section on internet safety. Participants may attend one or all classes, which are held twice a month on Tuesday from 6 p.m.…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP JOINS GA DOE, TCSG TO ANNOUNCE FURTHER INCENTIVIZATION FOR HIGH-DEMAND CAREER PATHWAYS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced changes to Georgia’s statewide accountability system for schools – the College & Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) – to incentivize the adoption of high-demand Career Pathways in high schools. The CCRPI currently recognizes schools for the number of students…… read more »
ANNUAL BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER SET FOR THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 6TH
What do you plan to do with your Christmas tree now that the holidays are over? Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful invites you to Bring One for the Chipper! The 2024 Bring One for the Chipper tree recycling event will take place this Saturday, January 6th from 10 am until 12 pm in the parking lot of…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER TO HOST FIRST COLLECTION EVENT OF 2024 ON JANUARY 20TH
(From the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center): The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center will host a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Event on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 412 Lavender Drive in West Rome. The event is for Rome/Floyd residents only, and will be held from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Please be sure to have proof of Floyd County…… read more »
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES THREE NEW OFFICERS, PROMOTES FIVE
(From the City of Rome, GA – Government): The Rome Police Department has welcomed three new officers in this new year – Mike Bigelow, Matthew Clime and Daisy Chavez. In addition, these officers were promoted – Sgt. David Metroka, Sgt. Josh Glover, Lt. Ryan Hutchins, Capt. Pete Sailors and Asst. Chief Rodney Bailey.… read more »
STATEMENT REGARDING PASSING OF POLK COUNTY COMMISSIONER SCOTTY TILLERY
(Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office): Please see below for a statement on behalf of Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) regarding the recent passing of Polk County Commissioner Scotty Tillery: “It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and constituents of Commissioner Scotty Tillery, who passed…… read more »
CAVE SPRING HISTORICAL SOCIETY USHERS IN 2024 WITH CAVE SPRING POLAR PLUNGE ON NEW YEAR’S DAY
Over 100 people jumped into the chilly waters of Rolater Lake on a chilly New Year’s Day at the 2024 Cave Spring Polar Plunge hosted by the Cave Spring Historical Society. Jim Hellreigel, Cave Spring resident, came prepared with a change of clothes for after the plunge. He said he was not nervous, but he…… read more »