(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Through the ARP (American Rescue Plan) Federal Grant that Floyd County Schools received, the district chose to focus on funding the fine arts programs. The funding consisted of providing all things equipment, products and materials needed to make the fine arts programs even more successful. The process started…… read more »
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GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES COMMISSIONER OF THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Board voted to appoint Walter Rabon as the DNR Commissioner, effective immediately. Rabon has served as Interim Commissioner for the Department since July 1, following the departure of former Commissioner Mark Williams.…… read more »
ONLINE ORDERS ACCEPTED THROUGH AUGUST 27TH FOR 55TH ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LABOR DAY BARBECUE, SET FOR SEPTEMBER 4TH
Less than two weeks remain until the 55th annual Knights of Columbus Labor Day Barbecue. The event is set for Monday, September 4th from 10 am until 2 pm (or until food runs out) at the Rome Civic Center. Onsite dining returns for this year! Orders may be placed in advance online at www.romebbq.com through…… read more »
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOST 2023 CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY
The Rome Police Department’s 2023 Citizens Police Academy will begin on Monday, September 18th. Sessions in the eight-week program will be held on Monday nights from 6 pm until 9 pm through November 6th. The deadline to apply is September 8th. According to the RPD – The goal of a Citizens Police Academy is not…… read more »
JOINT SENATE COMMITTEE MEETING ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SET FOR NOVEMBER 1ST
(Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office): Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety, Senator John Albers (R – Roswell), and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Senator Chuck Payne (R – Dalton), on Monday announced plans to host a joint committee meeting concerning the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI).…… read more »
AAA: TRAVELERS TO MARK THE UNOFFICIAL END OF SUMMER OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): As summer winds down, many Americans are heading out of town. AAA booking data for flights, hotels, rental cars, and cruises shows Labor Day weekend travel is up over last year: domestic bookings are up 4% and international bookings are up 44%. “Labor Day weekend will…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECLINED TWO CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.61 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 28 cents more than a month ago, and 17 cents…… read more »
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 4:30 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); it will be followed by the meeting at 6 pm in the Community Room (Suite 206). Each gathering is open to…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY’S KEITH MICKLER INSTALLED AS PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
Keith Mickler, Floyd County Extension Coordinator, was installed last week as the President of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. According to Floyd County, GA – The NACAA is a professional Extension organization, working to make extension and agriculture stronger. The organization is geared toward Extension educators and other professionals who work in agriculture,…… read more »
HOSPITALITY HOUSE URGES THE PUBLIC TO SAVE THE DATE FOR WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES 2023, SET FOR OCTOBER 20TH
(Media release from Hospitality House for Women, Inc.): Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, Hospitality House for Women’s Annual Fundraiser and Awareness Event is BACK at noon on October 20, 2023 at the Rotary Plaza. Registration and free t-shirt pickup begins at 11, while supplies last. As part of our mission to advocate, support, and…… read more »