(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Friday announced he instructed the State Treasurer to buy $10 million in bonds from Israel to support its defense efforts against the militant Hamas regime. The $10 million amount was the highest available on the market and brings Georgia’s current total…… read more »
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GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION WEEK FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week, Nov. 6-10, to help those who are seeking to enroll in the spring semester. During Free Application Week, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all new applicants. The admissions deadline for the spring semester is…… read more »
ROME HIGH THEATRE PRESENTS ‘THE WHITE ROSE’
(Media release from Rome High School Theatre Boosters): The Rome High Theatre Department presents “The White Rose” by James DeVita on Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 PM in the Rome High Performing Arts Center. The play is based on the true story of college student Sophie Scholl and her brother Hans, who led their anti-Nazi…… read more »
EARLY VOTING BEGINS MONDAY FOR NOVEMBER 7TH ELECTION
Early voting will begin on Monday, October 16th and will continue through Friday, November 3rd for the November 7th general election. Registered voters in the City of Rome will cast ballots for three posts each in Wards One and Three of the Rome City Commission in this election. Voters in both the city and Floyd…… read more »
FIDDLIN’ FEST TO BLOCK BROAD STREET
(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): Broad Street and side streets will be closed Saturday October 14, 2023 from 7am-8pm for the annual Fiddlin’ Fest in Downtown Rome. Second Avenue will remain open. The venue will extend from First Avenue across to Fifth Avenue. Any vehicles that are on-street Saturday morning at 7am will be…… read more »
OPEN DOOR HOME’S ANNUAL CLUBS AND CLAYS TOURNAMENT SET FOR NOVEMBER 2ND
(Media release from Open Door Home): Open Door Home’s Clubs and Clays tournament presented by Zaxby’s will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Barnsley Resort. Open Door Home’s largest annual fundraiser consists of a sporting clays competition, round of golf, and ball drop raffle. Ball drop tickets are still available for $50 for…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR UNVEILS NEW BRAND AND WEBSITE REFRESH
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Thursday marked a significant milestone as the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) unveiled a new brand logo and website redesign, marking a transformative era of change under the leadership of Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson. The unveiling is a testament to the department’s commitment to fundamental change, modernization,…… read more »
AAA: FALL CHECKUPS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR WORRY-FREE DRIVING
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): October is Car Care Month, an ideal time to remind motorists that seasonal changes can have an adverse effect on a vehicle’s performance. AAA recommends as the weather cools; motorists should complete a seasonal vehicle checkup to maintain safety and maximize efficiency. “It is important that…… read more »
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2023 FOCUSED ON COOKING SAFETY
The National Fire Protection Association is spearheading the observation of Fire Prevention Week, which started on Sunday, October 8th and will continue through Saturday, October 14th. According to the NFPA, Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which started back on October…… read more »
CAVE SPRING DDA TO HOST CANDIDATES FORUM THIS EVENING
Candidates for the Cave Spring City Council will participate in a Candidates Forum to be hosted by that city’s Downtown Development Authority tonight at 6:30 pm in the old elementary school auditorium. Each of the candidates will have the opportunity to speak, as well as answer questions submitted prior to the forum. Two seats are…… read more »