Floyd County’s precincts are open from 7 am until 7 pm today for Georgia’s Presidential Preference Primary. Georgians may check voter registration status and/or find their precincts on the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov. Local voters with questions may reach out to the Floyd County Elections Office via phone at (706) 291-5167.…… read more »
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GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING FAMILIES ON SPRING BREAK IN 2024
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites look forward to welcoming families on Spring Break in 2024. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, enthuses that the park system offers a variety of family- and budget-friendly activities, like hiking, biking, and camping. Still planning your Spring Break? Check availability and make reservations for all state parks online at…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME SPRING ART MARKET RETURNS APRIL 6-7
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites the public to the 2024 Georgia’s Rome Spring Art Market, held April 6 and 7, at the Rome Civic Center. The market will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; entry is free and parking is free.…… read more »
DR. GRETA FLAHERTY JOINS ADVENTHEALTH MEDICAL GROUP FAMILY & INTERNAL MEDICINE AT CEDARTOWN
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce that Greta Dowling Flaherty, DO, is joining AdventHealth Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine at Cedartown. Dr. Flaherty joins Jina Ford, NP-C, and the care team at AdventHealth Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine at Cedartown, which offers a wide range of medical…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: FEBRUARY NET TAX REVENUES FALL 4.3%, ADJUSTED YTD DOWN 3.1%
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in February totaled more than $2.03 billion, for a decrease of $92.3 million or 4.3 percent compared to FY 2023, when net tax collections totaled $2.12 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled roughly $21.15 billion, for…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE STUCK IN NEUTRAL
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average showed little to no movement since last week. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average has had no movement compared to a week ago, is 17 cents more than a month ago, and…… 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 »
HARBIN CLINIC PEDIATRICIAN APPOINTED TO GEORGIA COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): Harbin Clinic Pediatrician Dr. Chelsea Tehan was sworn in to the Georgia Commission for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing on January 23, 2024. In her new role, Dr. Tehan will support and advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing community in Georgia. The Georgia Commission for the Deaf…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD SCHEDULES JOB FAIR FOR MARCH 18TH
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Area residents interested in a career in health care with Atrium Health Floyd will have multiple opportunities during a Spring Fling job fair at the Rome Civic Center on March 18. Although spring doesn’t officially begin until March 19, there will likely be some blooming positions available during the…… read more »
APPLY TO GHC DAY PLANNED FOR MARCH 18TH WITH APPLICATION FEE WAIVED FOR ATTENDEES
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is inviting the public to visit campus, meet with admissions counselors and complete a free enrollment application as part of Apply to GHC Day on March 18. Visitors can drop by anytime between 2PM to 7PM and get extra help completing their application. Apply to…… read more »