Category Archives: Local News
GA DHS APPROVED TO ISSUE SUMMER P-EBT BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE K-12 STUDENTS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services):The Georgia Department of Human Services' (DHS) Division of Family & Children Services has received approval to issue summer 2023 P-EB...
Jul 10, 2023
JULY FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SET FOR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
The 2023 First Friday concert series will continue with July’s show on Friday night at 7 pm on the Town Green in downtown Rome.Boys in the Band, an Alabama tribute band, will be the headliner th...
Jul 06, 2023
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO LOCAL STUDENT
(Media release from Floyd County, GA):Each year the Georgia Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) accepts applications from full-time students who are considering a career ...
Jul 06, 2023
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY TO HOST ANNUAL PAPERBACK BOOK SALE FROM JULY 22-26
(Announcement from the Friends of the Library):The Friends of the Library will sponsor their annual Paperback Book Sale beginning on Saturday, July 22, through Wednesday, July 26. Sale hours wil...
Jul 06, 2023
GA AG CARR RECOGNIZES MILITARY CONSUMER PROTECTION MONTH
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr):Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing the month of July as Military Consumer Protection Month by sharing information...
Jul 06, 2023
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: 18 LIVES LOST ON THE STATE’S ROADS OVER JULY 4TH HOLIDAY TRAVEL PERIOD
The Georgia Department of Public Safety reported that 18 people lost their lives in traffic accidents across the state upon the conclusion of the 4th of July holiday travel period at midnight on Tuesd...
Jul 06, 2023
CAVE SPRING 4TH OF JULY PARADE AMONG LOCAL HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Floyd County celebrated Independence Day all through the holiday weekend with fireworks, parades, barbecues, and other festivities.Folks from Floyd and surrounding counties were on hand for the 39th a...
Jul 05, 2023
FLOYD COUNTY ISSUES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
(Media release from Floyd County, GA):The Floyd County Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted a 2023 millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes of 9.84%.All concerned citize...
Jul 05, 2023
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO HOLD CALLED MEETING TO GATHER PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PRECINCT MODIFICATIONS
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA):The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the Floyd County Election Cent...
Jun 30, 2023
GNTC STUDENTS NAMED AS FINALISTS AT FBLA NATIONAL COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students were finalists in their competitions at the recent Future Business Leaders of Ame...
Jun 30, 2023
