(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a special called meeting on November 14, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the Floyd County Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. The sole item on the agenda will be the certification of the election results…… read more »
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GHC ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY EJIROGHENE OGAGA NAMED ‘TEACHER OF THE YEAR’
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Ejiroghene Ogaga, an Assistant Professor of Biology at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), was recently recognized as a “Teacher of the Year” during the annual Cobb Chamber of Commerce Give our Schools a Hand (GOSH) program celebration breakfast. As a graduate of Georgia State University, Ogaga earned a Bachelor of Science in…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TEAMING WITH ROLLINS CENTER FOR LANGUAGE & LITERACY TO LAUNCH THE GEORGIA LITERACY ACADEMY
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): The Georgia Department of Education is partnering with the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy (Rollins Center) – a program of the Atlanta Speech School – on an ambitious statewide initiative to improve literacy outcomes for students and train district and school leaders on the science of…… read more »
“PROTECT THOSE WHO PROTECT YOU”: GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SPARKS A CALL TO ACTION DURING CRASH RESPONDER SAFETY WEEK
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): Mark your calendars for November 13–17, as the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) joins forces with the national Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) to bring to light the courageous and often underrepresented stories of our local responders. Every day, these heroes put their lives at risk…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED FIVE CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues a downward trend at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.85 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 25 cents less than a month ago,…… read more »
AAA PROJECTS THAT 55.4 MILLION AMERICANS WILL TRAVEL FOR THANKSGIVING 2023
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): AAA projects 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period*. This year’s Thanksgiving forecast is an increase of 2.3% over last year and marks the third-highest Thanksgiving forecast since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000. The…… read more »
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 »
GEORGIA RED CROSS OFFERS TIPS TO AVOID A COOKING FIRE THIS THANKSGIVING
(Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia): As we head toward Thanksgiving, the Georgia Red Cross urges families across the state to enjoy a safe and happy holiday by brushing up on home fire safety. Along with turkey and togetherness, this is also a time of year when we see a big spike…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: STAY HEALTHY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Georgians that holiday gatherings, crowded travel, and more time indoors make it easier for germs to spread, especially those that cause flu, COVID, and RSV. Vaccination is the most important step you can take to protect yourself and your loved…… read more »
GIVE THE GIFT OF THE OUTDOORS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON FROM GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES
This is a time of year that some people are getting a head start on Christmas shopping. Here is a suggestion for holiday shoppers – give the gift of the outdoors from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, enthuses that options include gift cards, annual passes, Georgia State Parks Passports,…… read more »