(Media release from the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration): Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-265, The Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration hereby gives notice to the voters of Floyd County that it is considering the following permanent polling place changes: 1. Change the East Rome Precinct polling location to Hollywood Baptist Church,…… read more »
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UNITED WAY OF ROME & FLOYD COUNTY RECEIVES ROME CITY COMMISSION’S SUPPORT OF RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM
On Monday night, the Rome City Commission agreed to allocate $710,000 over 2 years for a pilot Rapid Rehousing program in partnership with United Way of Rome & Floyd County and Northwest Georgia Housing Authority. According to the City of Rome, GA – – The housing authority will provide 26 units at the Hannah’s Place…… read more »
ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES THEME FOR 2023 PARADE, ‘CHRISTMAS – IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’
(Announcement from the Rome Christmas Parade Committee): The Rome Christmas Parade Committee met Tuesday night and announced that the theme of the 2023 Rome Christmas Parade will be “CHRISTmas – It’s a Wonderful Life.” The Parade will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 with the rain date of November 30. Applications are available starting…… read more »
FLOYD HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION PURCHASES NARCAN FOR AREA SCHOOLS
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Sobering statistics from the state about opioid-related deaths have prompted Atrium Health Floyd to provide some area school systems with doses of a drug that can quickly reverse the effects of an overdose. Through the Focus on the Future initiative, Floyd Healthcare Foundation provided $1,619 for doses of Narcan…… read more »
GDA: DISCOVERY OF YELLOW-LEGGED HORNET CONFIRMED IN GEORGIA FOR THE FIRST TIME
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture): The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) on Tuesday announced, in coordination with USDA and the University of Georgia, confirmation of the detection of a living yellow-legged hornet in Georgia for the first time. This is the first detection of a live yellow-legged hornet in the open United…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO HOST 39TH ANNUAL MEETING ON AUGUST 28TH
(Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley): Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley will be hosting their 39th Annual Meeting on Monday, August 28 at 6:00pm at Harvest Moon Café. This will give the affiliate an opportunity to celebrate all they have accomplished over the last twelve months and an opportunity to brag on…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS: ELLIS ROAD CLOSED FOR THREE DAYS
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will close Ellis Road on Tuesday to replace a failed cross drain at residence #114. The road will close Tuesday August 15, 2023 at 8 a.m. and will not reopen until Thursday August 17 at 4 p.m. The detour for this work zone will be…… read more »
TEAMS, VENDORS SOUGHT FOR 2023 CHILI-FEST COOK OFF SET FOR NOVEMBER 4TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Break out the largest pot you have, grab a few friends, your best chili recipe and get ready to compete in the 2023 Chili-Fest Cook Off presented by Georgia Power. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 4 at Ridge Ferry Park and registration for cook teams is…… read more »
ZAB MENDEZ JOINS GNTC FOUNDATION’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Foundation announces the appointment of Zab Mendez to the GNTC Foundation Board of Trustees. Mendez is the senior vice president and Dalton Market president of North Georgia National Bank. He has more than 25 years of banking experience in Whitfield County. Mendez…… read more »
PUBLIC HELP NEEDED IN DALTON CHURCH FIRE INVESTIGATION
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire): Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is asking the public to help identify the culprit behind a fire at Cove Baptist Fellowship Church in Whitfield County. At approximately 11:30 PM on August 9th, investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office…… read more »