Category Archives: Local News
GBI INVESTIGATES OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN ADAIRSVILLE, GA
(Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation):The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Adairsville, GA. The Adairsville Police Department requested the GBI conduct...
Cripple Creek Aug 10, 2023

ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: PAPER DOLL PARADE AND BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 5K SET FOR SEPTEMBER 30TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation):Atrium Health Floyd's Paper Dolls will be trading their high heels and sandals for running shoes this fall.The Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer ...
Cripple Creek Aug 10, 2023
LT. GOVERNOR BURT JONES ANNOUNCES LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY TO ADDRESS SOCIAL MEDIA AND CYBERBULLYING
(Media release from the Office of Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones):Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Senate Majority Caucus Chair Senator Jason Anavitarte (R - Dallas) on Monday announced a 2024 legi...
Cripple Creek Aug 08, 2023
KEMP: GEORGIA BEGINS PREPARATIONS FOR HYDROGEN FUELING STATIONS
(Media release from the Office of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp on Monday announced that he has instructed the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to begin the process of...
Cripple Creek Aug 08, 2023
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR COMMISSIONER BRUCE THOMPSON UNCOVERS MILLIONS OF UNREMITTED FUNDS FOLLOWING INTERNAL AUDIT
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor):The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) recently concluded an internal audit, which uncovered $105,170,128.20 in unremitted funds that began accumul...
Cripple Creek Aug 08, 2023

AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE INCHES HIGHER
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Georgia gas price average continues to increase at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.66&nb...
Cripple Creek Aug 07, 2023
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will take place at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 20...
Cripple Creek Aug 07, 2023

ST. MARY’S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LABOR DAY BARBECUE SET FOR SEPTEMBER 4TH WITH ON-SITE DINING
(Media release from the St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus):The return of onsite dining, a new item (chicken salad) and all your barbecue favorites are on the menu for the 55th annual Knights of Col...
Cripple Creek Aug 07, 2023

GALE BUCKNER JOINS GNTC’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces the appointment of L. Gale Buckner to its Board of Directors.Buckner has worked more...
Cripple Creek Aug 07, 2023

GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES NEW ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION DIRECTOR
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced that the Board of Natural Resources (DNR) voted unanimously to approve Jeff Cown as Director of the...
Cripple Creek Aug 03, 2023



