Media release from New Echota State Historic Site: New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site will be hosting ‘Come Fly with Me: Birding Hike!’ on Saturday, May 24th, 2025, at 10am. The Ranger guided hike will be traversing the nature trails to the beaver pond, the best birding spot on the entire site. The ranger will…… read more »
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AMERICAN RED CROSS OFFERS EMERGENCY APP FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, CONTINUES TO SEEK NEW VOLUNTEERS
The American Red Cross encourages the public to download its Emergency App in anticipation of an active hurricane season and wildfires in parts of the Southeast in the months ahead. Patti Duckworth, Executive Director of the Northeast Georgia chapter, attests that now is the time to prepare for any type of disaster with the app.…… read more »
KEMP: APRIL NET TAX REVENUES DOWN 5.8%, ADJUSTED YTD DOWN 0.6%
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in April approached $3.73 billion, for a decrease of $230.4 million, or 5.8%, compared to FY 2024, when net tax collections totaled $3.96 billion for the month. April 2025 individual and corporate income tax collections were impacted by the hurricane-related…… read more »
GNTC FOUNDATION AWARDS 51 SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded 51 scholarships totaling more than $36,000 to 48 graduating high school seniors in the northwest Georgia region. Recipients of the Chattooga High School Alumni Scholarship are Connor Elrod, Micheal Cordle II, McKenzie Evans, Akeyla Hendrix and Preslee Hurley. Gisselle Tome, Coosa High School, has…… read more »
FCS WELCOMES SHAWNA COLE AS NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT PEPPERELL HIGH SCHOOL
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce the appointment of Shawna Cole as the new Assistant Principal at Pepperell High School (PHS). Ms. Cole brings with her a decade of experience in education and a proven track record of improving student outcomes through strong instructional leadership and…… read more »
AAA: 1.3 MILLION GEORGIANS WILL TRAVEL DOMESTICALLY FOR MEMORIAL DAY, 45.1 MILLION TRAVELERS NATIONWIDE
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: AAA predicts a record-breaking 1.38 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day period*. That’s an increase of nearly 45,000 compared to last year. AAA expects more than 45.1 million nationwide to travel for Memorial Day weekend. That’s 1.4 million more…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED OVER THE PAST WEEK
The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 4 cents lower than a week ago, 11 cents lower than a month ago, and 53 cents lower than last year. It costs…… read more »
LIVING PROOF RECOVERY LOOKS FORWARD TO 3RD ANNUAL TASTE OF ROME, TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
LivingProof Recovery looks forward to hosting the 3rd annual Taste of Rome on the evening of Tuesday, May 27th from 6 pm until 9 pm at the Courtyard by Mariott Rome Riverwalk. Proceeds will support mental health initiatives of the local non-profit, states Erin deMequita, Marketing and Volunteer Coordinator. Attendees will enjoy live music from…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER TUESDAY
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below: The Floyd County…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS FY26 BUDGET
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, House Appropriations Chairman Hatchett, constitutional officers, and members of the Georgia General Assembly, and state leaders on Friday signed the budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Excerpt of Governor Kemp’s Remarks I’m proud…… read more »