(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp last week announced the appointment and re-appointment of 41 Georgians to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Harry S. Pierce, Jr. of Rome has been appointed to the Board of Economic Development. Harry S. Pierce, Jr. is one of the founders and current…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE HOLDS STEADY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average saw a minimal decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.42 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER TUESDAY
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below: The Floyd County…… read more »
CANCER NAVIGATORS’ WALK, DAISY DROP SET FOR APRIL 28TH
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Cancer Navigators’ annual 1-Mile Walk and Daisy Drop will take place this year on April 28. Participants can help local cancer patients in their fight against cancer by signing up for the walk, which will begin at Historic Barron Stadium at 2 p.m. Registration cost $20 and includes an…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION INTENDED TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, members of the General Assembly, and other state and local leaders, signed a sweeping package of legislation into law that will improve access to quality and affordable health care on Friday at…… read more »
FCPD HONORS OFFICERS FOR THEIR WORK IN TRAFFIC SAFETY AND EDUCATION
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department would like to recognize Officers Todd Jackson, Edgar Quijada, Johnathon Bradley, and Nathan Sangphim for their work throughout the year in traffic safety and education, with the goal of reducing the number of injuries and fatalities from automobile crashes in our community.…… read more »
PHILANTHROPIC INDIVIDUALS SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOR THE YEAR-ROUND NEEDS OF THE SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA
Philanthropic individuals are sought by The Salvation Army of Rome, GA to donate monetary contributions towards its mission to provide hunger relief, shelter, and more for those in need around the area. Major Hank Harwell, the local corps officer, attests that most people think of donating to the organization during the holidays via the Red…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS HISTORIC TAX CUT PACKAGE INTO LAW
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Members of the General Assembly, and local and state leaders, signed HB 1015 into law on Thursday at a ceremony in Augusta – accelerating the largest state income tax cut in Georgia history. Sponsored by Representative Lauren McDonald and co-sponsored…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL “ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 3RD GRADER?” AWARENESS FUNDRAISER
The 2nd annual “Are You Smarter Than A 3rd Grader?” Awareness Fundraiser was hosted by the Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth on Thursday night at the Rome City Auditorium. Funds raised from the event will be used to promote the Commission’s goal of improving school success with a focus on early childhood literacy,…… read more »
GA DNR: CLEAN FEEDERS SAVE BIRDS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): Sick birds are occasionally reported in backyards across Georgia. A common denominator in these incidents is feeders and feeding areas that are not cleaned regularly. Birds are at risk from a variety of diseases that can flourish when birds flock to neglected feeders. Wildlife biologist Todd…… read more »