The Wings Over North Georgia air show will be back next year! Air show officials announced on Tuesday that the F-16 Viper Demo Team will perform at the 2024 show, scheduled for October 19th and 20th. The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels will return for a third visit to Rome, GA in 2025; dates for that…… read more »
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GA HOUSE SPEAKER BURNS ANNOUNCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT ISRAEL
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): The Georgia House of Representatives has adopted HR 4EX, a House Resolution condemning Hamas terrorism and expressing support for the Jewish people. HR 4EX was introduced by Representative Brent Cox (R-Dawsonville) and Representative Esther Panitch (D-Sandy Springs). After the bipartisan adoption of HR 4EX, Speaker Jon Burns…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP PROPOSES ACCELERATION OF LARGEST INCOME TAX CUT IN GEORGIA’S HISTORY
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, and members of the General Assembly announced on Monday their shared priority of introducing and passing legislation in the upcoming regular session of the General Assembly that will accelerate…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL JOIN ‘DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER’ ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN DECEMBER 14 – JANUARY 1
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department and Governor’s Office of Highway Safety are asking everyone to make the holidays merry by making the decision to never drive after drinking. The Floyd County Police Department is joining sheriff’s offices, police departments and the Georgia State Patrol to reduce crashes,…… read more »
THE THREE RIVERS SINGERS WILL PRESENT ‘A CHRISTMAS SMORGASBORD’ ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16TH
The Three Rivers Singers will present ‘A Christmas Smorgasbord’ with guest conductor Dr. Bryan McDonald of Shorter University on Saturday, December 16th at 4 pm at Garden Lakes Baptist Church in Rome. Virginia McChesney, President of the Three Rivers Singers, enthuses that the event will feature a smorgasbord of holiday music that attendees will want…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS ON DECEMBER 16TH AT RIDGE FERRY PARK
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation has three big Holiday happenings lined up for Saturday, Dec. 16 at Ridge Ferry Park. It all starts at noon with the 2023 version of the Candy Cane Hunt where kids age 12 and under are invited to come out and hunt for more…… read more »
EMPOWERING TOMORROW’S LIFESAVERS: ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND EMS’ GIFTED AMBULANCE BOOSTS HANDS-ON LEARNING AT POLK COUNTY COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): On November 30, AdventHealth Redmond EMS donated a decommissioned ambulance to the Polk County College and Career Academy. This valuable contribution will function as a practical, hands-on training tool for students enrolled in the high school’s Emergency Medical Response (EMR) program. Discussions regarding this donation have been ongoing for over…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE BACK ON THE RISE
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average is trending upward at the pump. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 27 cents more than a week ago, 14 cents more than a month ago, and 9 cents more than this time…… read more »
PUTTING UP A LIVE CHRISTMAS TREE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? HERE’S SOME ADVICE!
Planning to put up a live Christmas tree this holiday season? Keith Mickler, UGA Cooperative Extension agent for Floyd County, has advice – make sure the tree is fresh before you take it home. The best way to do that is to feel its branches; if an abundance of needles fall from the branches, select…… read more »
GNTC RECEIVES COVETED NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has been named Georgia’s first National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Leadership School. All GNTC program areas with applicable NC3 certifications are encouraged to participate, said Jon Byrd, executive director of Aviation at GNTC and Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) state aviation…… read more »