(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr’s Consumer Protection Division is sharing important tips to help Georgians protect their personal and financial information while shopping this holiday season. “With so many Georgians buying gifts, making donations, and sending and receiving packages during the holidays, criminals are hoping…… read more »
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ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER URGES LOCALS TO SHOP LOCALLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The holiday season arrives with Thanksgiving on Thursday. Shoppers will be out in force on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday to seek the perfect Christmas gifts. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO of the Rome-Floyd Chamber, urges the public to shop locally this holiday season and all year long. It is important to shop local…… read more »
FERGERSON CHOSEN AS GRAND MARSHAL OF THE 2023 ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE
Jan Fergerson has been chosen as Grand Marshal of the ’23 Rome Christmas Parade, as announced by the parade committee during its annual breakfast on Tuesday morning. As a part owner of Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers, Jan Fergerson celebrates her 50th year as a merchant on Broad Street this year. She is described by…… read more »
AAA GEORGIA ACTIVATES ‘TOW TO GO’ FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): As AAA prepares to rescue more than 360,000 drivers with car trouble this holiday weekend, it will also work to keep impaired drivers off the road. On Wednesday, the Auto Club Group will activate its Tow to Go campaign. The program is available in Georgia and other select states…… read more »
GOHS: DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND – RIDESHARE CREDITS AVAILABLE
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): Those who choose to drink alcoholic beverages during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Georgia do not have to risk driving but can get a free or discounted ride from Uber.Georgia is one of five states that have been awarded $25,000.00 in ride credits by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)…… read more »
TCSG LAUNCHES ONLINE PLATFORM CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS WITH GEORGIA EMPLOYERS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced that the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has launched an online Labor Exchange Platform, directly connecting job seekers and employers across Georgia. This innovative, first of its kind state resource is an integral part of WorkSource Georgia. The new…… read more »
CHRISTMAS IN LINDALE 2023 SET FOR DECEMBER 2ND
Christmas in Lindale 2023 is set for Saturday, December 2nd. It will feature a Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival from 1 pm to 5 pm on South 1st Street and the Lindale Christmas Parade at 5:30 pm. Tim Reynolds, President of Restoration Lindale, Inc., enthuses that anyone may be a part of the parade at…… read more »
RINK AT RIDGE FERRY PARK OPENS TO THE PUBLIC
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation has officially opened the Rink at Ridge Ferry Park to the public. The ice rink is made possible by a partnership with Atlanta Events Specialists. Skating season will last at the park until MLK Day on Monday, January 15th, Jim Alred, Recreation Services Manager for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, said in…… read more »
STATE TROOPERS AND OFFICERS PREPARE FOR BUSY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY TRAVEL
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) will be out in full force and advise motorists to drive safely and have patience this Thanksgiving holiday. The 102-hour holiday travel period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, and ends at 11:59…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND AIMS TO EDUCATE COMMUNITY ON ON RECOGNIZING SYMPTOMS OF A STROKE
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): Cartersville resident Bobby Wilkins was driving home from town when he felt an all-to-familiar tingle come over the left side of his body. Nearing his house, Wilkins called his son and told him to take him to the hospital immediately. Wilkins had experienced two strokes prior, one of which led…… read more »