(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), on Tuesday announced that calendar year 2022 was record-breaking for the state’s tourism industry, welcoming the largest number of visitors the state has ever seen. While attending the Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference…… read more »
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GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER TO HOST SHE LEADS WEBINAR ‘RETHINK YOUR MONEY PART 2: BUILDING YOUR FINANCIAL TOOLBOX’ ON SEPTEMBER 26TH
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office): Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is announcing that She Leads will be hosting the seventh webinar of the year “ReThink Your Money Part 2: Building Your Financial Toolbox.” Back by popular demand and more information to cover, this free webinar will take place on Tuesday,…… read more »
EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO SET FOR SEPTEMBER 30TH
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA – Government): September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Public safety and community partners invite the public to the Emergency Services Expo on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the East Rome Walmart, 825 Cartersville Highway. The expo will feature public safety equipment and personnel, along with…… read more »
AMERICANS REMEMBER 9/11
Monday marked the 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S.A. Ceremonies were held nationwide to pay respects to the thousands of lives lost on that tragic day and to honor the acts of heroism by Americans of all walks of life in the wake of those attacks. The Rome-Floyd County…… read more »
JOINT TAX CREDIT REVIEW PANEL TO HOLD NEXT MEETING IN ROME
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office): The Joint Tax Credit Review Panel, co-chaired by State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire) and State Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome), will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 9 a.m. at Berry College in Rome. To watch a live stream of this meeting, please…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT’S AND DEAN’S LISTS FOR SUMMER 2023
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College is proud to announce the students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2023 summer semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.8 or higher during the semester with a course load of at least…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS: MARK GROVES ROAD OPEN FOR LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY WITH DELAYS
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will restrict traffic to Mark Groves Road on Wednesday September 13 while a cross drain is installed between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Local traffic should expect delays while installation is ongoing. Public Works requests that only local traffic attempt to pass through the dead…… read more »
AAA: HOLIDAY TRAVELERS ARE BOOKING EARLIER THIS YEAR
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Although the summer travel season just came to an end, Georgians are already beginning to lock in their travel plans for the holidays. In fact, according to a new AAA survey, 69% of residents are already planning to take a holiday vacation. More than half of them…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO DROP
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average has seen a steady decline for the past 2 weeks. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.56 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 4 cents less than a week ago, 8 cents less than a month ago, and 30…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Their caucus will begin at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. The agenda is posted online at www.romega.us; the link to access a live stream of the meeting is also available…… read more »