Christmas in Lindale 2023 is set for Saturday, December 2nd. It will feature a Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival from 1 pm to 5 pm on South 1st Street and the Lindale Christmas Parade at 5:30 pm. Tim Reynolds, President of Restoration Lindale, Inc., enthuses that anyone may be a part of the parade at…… read more »
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RINK AT RIDGE FERRY PARK OPENS TO THE PUBLIC
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation has officially opened the Rink at Ridge Ferry Park to the public. The ice rink is made possible by a partnership with Atlanta Events Specialists. Skating season will last at the park until MLK Day on Monday, January 15th, Jim Alred, Recreation Services Manager for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, said in…… read more »
STATE TROOPERS AND OFFICERS PREPARE FOR BUSY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY TRAVEL
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) will be out in full force and advise motorists to drive safely and have patience this Thanksgiving holiday. The 102-hour holiday travel period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, and ends at 11:59…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND AIMS TO EDUCATE COMMUNITY ON ON RECOGNIZING SYMPTOMS OF A STROKE
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): Cartersville resident Bobby Wilkins was driving home from town when he felt an all-to-familiar tingle come over the left side of his body. Nearing his house, Wilkins called his son and told him to take him to the hospital immediately. Wilkins had experienced two strokes prior, one of which led…… read more »
GHC TO OFFER EVENING INFORMATION SESSIONS
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): The new year is just around the corner, and that means it will soon be time to spring into classes at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). This December, the college is inviting the community to attend Georgia Highlands Evening Information Sessions to learn more about getting started at GHC, returning to college,…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE DIPS PRIOR TO THANKSGIVING TRAVEL
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues a downward trend ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.82 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 3 cents less than a week ago, 21 cents less than a month ago, and 30 cents…… read more »
AAA EXPECTS TWO MILLION GEORGIANS TO TRAVEL OVER THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): AAA projects 2 million Georgians will travel 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period*. This year’s forecast is the second highest on record (2005), with an expected 35,000 (2%) more holiday travelers than last year. “Travel demand has been strong all year and…… read more »
IRS ROME, GEORGIA TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE CENTER REOPENS ON EAST FIRST STREET
(Media release from the Internal Revenue Service): The Internal Revenue Service has announced the Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) in Rome, Georgia 30161, is now open at 600 E. First Street. Free parking and public transportation are available at this location. Due to additional funding through the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has hired more than…… read more »
OLD SUMMERVILLE ROAD CLOSED MONDAY
(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): Installation of a proposed sewer tie-in will close traffic on Old Summerville Road at Armuchee High School on Monday November 20, 2023. Thompson Grading & Clearing expects the roadway to be closed from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. No through traffic will be allowed in the area of the…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AMONG 34 ORGANIZATIONS SELECTED TO RECEIVE GANG ACTIVITY PROSECUTION GRANT
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) was appropriated $1,250,000 in the FY24 State of Georgia budget for a competitive Gang Activity Prosecution Grant (GAP Grant.) The GAP Grant applications were made open to law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, and nonprofits primarily…… read more »