(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average decreases at the pump. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.79 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 3 cents less than a week ago, 20 cents less than a month ago, and 25 cents less than this time last year. It…… read more »
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ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Their caucus will begin at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Find a link to their agenda for the evening, as well as a live stream of the meeting, at www.romega.us.…… read more »
ROME HIGH THEATRE HOSTS AUDITIONS FOR MATILDA THE MUSICAL
(Media release from Rome High School Theatre Boosters): The Rome High Theatre Department hosts auditions for its first system-wide production, Matilda The Musical. Rome City Schools’ students in grades 5-12 are invited to the auditions held November 30 through December 2. Full audition instructions and registration are available on the department’s website, RomeHighTheatre.com. Based on…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINED UNCHANGED IN ROME AND ROSE SLIGHTLY FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA IN OCTOBER
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in October, unchanged from the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.2 percent. “Georgia’s unemployment rate remains below the national average, but businesses face growing pressure, including finding and retaining…… read more »
GA AG CARR: BEWARE OF HOLIDAY SCAMS
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr’s Consumer Protection Division is sharing important tips to help Georgians protect their personal and financial information while shopping this holiday season. “With so many Georgians buying gifts, making donations, and sending and receiving packages during the holidays, criminals are hoping…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER URGES LOCALS TO SHOP LOCALLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The holiday season arrives with Thanksgiving on Thursday. Shoppers will be out in force on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday to seek the perfect Christmas gifts. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO of the Rome-Floyd Chamber, urges the public to shop locally this holiday season and all year long. It is important to shop local…… read more »
FERGERSON CHOSEN AS GRAND MARSHAL OF THE 2023 ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE
Jan Fergerson has been chosen as Grand Marshal of the ’23 Rome Christmas Parade, as announced by the parade committee during its annual breakfast on Tuesday morning. As a part owner of Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers, Jan Fergerson celebrates her 50th year as a merchant on Broad Street this year. She is described by…… read more »
AAA GEORGIA ACTIVATES ‘TOW TO GO’ FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): As AAA prepares to rescue more than 360,000 drivers with car trouble this holiday weekend, it will also work to keep impaired drivers off the road. On Wednesday, the Auto Club Group will activate its Tow to Go campaign. The program is available in Georgia and other select states…… read more »
GOHS: DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND – RIDESHARE CREDITS AVAILABLE
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): Those who choose to drink alcoholic beverages during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Georgia do not have to risk driving but can get a free or discounted ride from Uber.Georgia is one of five states that have been awarded $25,000.00 in ride credits by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)…… read more »
TCSG LAUNCHES ONLINE PLATFORM CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS WITH GEORGIA EMPLOYERS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced that the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has launched an online Labor Exchange Platform, directly connecting job seekers and employers across Georgia. This innovative, first of its kind state resource is an integral part of WorkSource Georgia. The new…… read more »