Category Archives: Local News
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED SLIGHTLY OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Georgia gas price average decreased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.27 ...
Jun 26, 2023
RENOVATIONS COMPLETE AT GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE’S MCCORKLE BUILDING STUDENT HUB
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College):Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently unveiled its new student hub at the college's Floyd Campus. Located at the McCorkle building and serving as the ...
Jun 21, 2023
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE: SOUTHEASTERN MUSSEL WITH CRITICALLY LOW NUMBERS IN APALACHICOLA-CHATTAHOOCHEE-FLINT RIVER BASIN PROPOSED FOR FEDERAL PROTECTION, CRITICAL HABITAT
(Media release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service):An extremely rare freshwater mussel located in one of the Southeast's most biologically diverse aquatic ecosystems is on the brink of extinction...
Jun 21, 2023
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER TO HOST ELECTRONICS COLLECTION EVENT ON JULY 15TH
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center will host an Electronics Collection Event on Saturday, July 15th from 9 am to 1 pm at 412 Lavender Drive.Appointments are required and may be scheduled via the SignUpGe...
Jun 20, 2023
GEORGIA ARCHIVES LUNCH AND LEARN PRESENTATION ON ‘ROME AREA HISTORY CENTER – PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE’ SET FOR JULY 14TH
(Media release from the Georgia Archives):The Georgia Archives Lunch and Learn presentation, "Rome Area History Center – Past, Present, and Future," by Robin Klemm, the new Outrea...
Jun 20, 2023
GA DPH SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
(Announcement from the Georgia Department of Public Health):The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking public comment on its Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant applic...
Jun 20, 2023
AAA SURVEY: 16 % OF GEORGIANS WOULD IGNORE HURRICANE EVACUATION WARNINGS, 44 % WOULD LEAVE FOR A CAT 3 OR STRONGER
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Severe weather like hurricanes can wreak havoc on your home, damage your vehicle, and sidetrack your summer vacation. That's why AAA is sharing its top i...
Jun 20, 2023
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE SEES ALL-TIME HIGH JOB NUMBERS IN MAY
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor):Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has announced that Georgia’s May unemployment rate was 3.2 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.1...
Jun 15, 2023
GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION WEEK FOR THE FALL SEMESTER
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week, July 10-14, to help those who are seeking to enroll in the ...
Jun 15, 2023
SPLOST COMMITTEE TO MEET AGAIN
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA):The 2023 Floyd County SPLOST Citizens Committee will meet this evening at 5:00 p.m. in the Fire Education Room located at 409 East 12th Street, Rome. The...
Jun 15, 2023
