Category Archives: Local News

CITY LEADERS COMPLETE UGA MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
(From the City of Rome, GA):City of Rome leaders graduated from the University of Georgia's Management Development Program through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government on Wednesday.The Management D...
Cripple Creek Aug 10, 2023

FLOYD COUNTY EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
(From Floyd County, GA):At the Tuesday, August 8th meeting, Floyd County’s Board of Commissioners recognized employees for years of service.The following employees reached milestones:10 Years of...
Cripple Creek Aug 10, 2023
GBI INVESTIGATES OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN ADAIRSVILLE, GA
(Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation):The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Adairsville, GA. The Adairsville Police Department requested the GBI conduct...
Cripple Creek Aug 10, 2023

ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: PAPER DOLL PARADE AND BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 5K SET FOR SEPTEMBER 30TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation):Atrium Health Floyd's Paper Dolls will be trading their high heels and sandals for running shoes this fall.The Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer ...
Cripple Creek Aug 10, 2023
LT. GOVERNOR BURT JONES ANNOUNCES LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY TO ADDRESS SOCIAL MEDIA AND CYBERBULLYING
(Media release from the Office of Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones):Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Senate Majority Caucus Chair Senator Jason Anavitarte (R - Dallas) on Monday announced a 2024 legi...
Cripple Creek Aug 08, 2023
KEMP: GEORGIA BEGINS PREPARATIONS FOR HYDROGEN FUELING STATIONS
(Media release from the Office of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp on Monday announced that he has instructed the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to begin the process of...
Cripple Creek Aug 08, 2023
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR COMMISSIONER BRUCE THOMPSON UNCOVERS MILLIONS OF UNREMITTED FUNDS FOLLOWING INTERNAL AUDIT
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor):The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) recently concluded an internal audit, which uncovered $105,170,128.20 in unremitted funds that began accumul...
Cripple Creek Aug 08, 2023

AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE INCHES HIGHER
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Georgia gas price average continues to increase at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.66&nb...
Cripple Creek Aug 07, 2023
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will take place at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 20...
Cripple Creek Aug 07, 2023

ST. MARY’S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LABOR DAY BARBECUE SET FOR SEPTEMBER 4TH WITH ON-SITE DINING
(Media release from the St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus):The return of onsite dining, a new item (chicken salad) and all your barbecue favorites are on the menu for the 55th annual Knights of Col...
Cripple Creek Aug 07, 2023



