Category Archives: Local News
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HOLDS STEADY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor):Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has announced that Georgia’s November unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, unchanged from a revised 3...
Dec 20, 2023
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SUSPEND LANE CLOSURES FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAY TRAVEL
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation):In anticipation of heightened travel during the upcoming holiday season, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has declar...
Dec 20, 2023
AAA TO ACTIVATE TOW-TO-GO FOR THE HOLIDAYS
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):AAA is working to keep impaired drivers off the road this holiday season. Friday night, the Auto Club Group will activate its Tow to Go program...
Dec 20, 2023
CRAVEN NAMED GNTC’S ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR FOR A SECOND TIME
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Karen Craven, lead teacher and site manager for Adult Education in Floyd County, was named Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) A...
Dec 20, 2023
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF DAVE ROBERSON URGES CAUTION THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is warning shoppers and revelers to be cautious this holiday season.Sheriff Dave Roberson urges holiday shoppers at local stores and shopping centers to hide al...
Dec 20, 2023
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HONORS 2023 OFFICER OF THE YEAR, OFFICERS OF THE QUARTER, AND RETIREES AT THEIR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department):On Tuesday, the Floyd County Police Department recognized its 2023 Officer of the Year, along with Officers of the Quarter, and Retirees, at its...
Dec 20, 2023
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AWARDS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation):The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded a total of 18 projects in November 2023 including resurfacing, widening and...
Dec 20, 2023
GEORGIA’S DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ANNOUNCE $54 MILLION IN NEW FUNDING TO SUPPORT MEDICAID RENEWAL EFFORTS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services):The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) and the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) jointly announced today they have secu...
Dec 18, 2023
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE DIPS BEFORE HOLIDAYS
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Georgia gas price average decreased at the pump. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded ...
Dec 17, 2023
ROME CITY COMMISSION MEETING SET FOR MONDAY
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 the...
Dec 17, 2023
