(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will close Freeman Ferry Road to thru traffic at #1025 beginning Tuesday October 31, 2023 at 8 a.m. to replace two cross drains near the address. The road will remain closed until Wednesday November 1, 2023 at 4pm. Please use Freeman Ferry Road and Canard Road as detours.…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE BELOW $3 A GALLON
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to drop at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 30 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more »
AAA OFFERS SAFETY REMINDERS FOR HALLOWEEN
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrians. AAA reminds drivers to expect more pedestrians on the road, as millions of children and families across Georgia will be trick-or-treating through neighborhoods. “There is an increased risk of pedestrian crashes on Halloween night,…… read more »
EARLY VOTING IN NOVEMBER 7TH ELECTION CONTINUES FOR ONE MORE WEEK
This is the last week of early voting in the November 7th general election. Floyd County voters may cast their advance in-person ballots at either of two locations in Rome – the Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street, or the Anthony Recreation Center, 2901 Garden Lakes Boulevard – at any time between the hours of…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS NAMED GOVERNOR’S HONORS DISTRICT FINALISTS, ADVANCE IN SELECTION PROCESS
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): 22 of Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) students were selected as district finalists and will advance in the Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) selection process. GHP is a four-week summer instructional program designed to provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students with challenging and enriching educational opportunities not…… read more »
AG COMMISSIONER TYLER HARPER ANNOUNCES ERADICATION OF THREE ADDITIONAL YELLOW-LEGGED HORNETS NESTS, NEW BIWEEKLY YLH NEWSLETTER
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture): Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and the Georgia Department of Agriculture late last week announced the discovery and eradication of three additional Yellow-legged hornets’ nests in the area near Savannah, Ga. In addition to these new eradications, the Department is announcing a new, biweekly newsletter, the Yellow-Legged…… read more »
CHIAHA HARVEST FAIR SLATED FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT THE COOSA VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS
The Chiaha Harvest Fair will take place at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome this Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm both days. The 58th annual event will feature arts and crafts, tasty food, kids’ activities, and live music. Monica Sheppard, Co-chair, attests that Chiaha is a great place to get a…… read more »
EARLY VOTING IN NOVEMBER 7TH ELECTION TO BE OFFERED THIS WEEKEND
Floyd County voters will have opportunities this weekend to cast advance in-person ballots in the November 7th general election at the Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street in Rome. Early voting will be offered from 9 am to 5 pm this Saturday and from 1 pm to 5 pm on Sunday. Weekday early voting will…… read more »
WRITER/DIRECTOR ETHAN HAWKE TO BE ON HAND FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, SET FOR NOVEMBER 2ND THROUGH 5TH
(Media release from the Rome International Film Festival): The 2023 Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) runs from Nov. 2 to Nov. 5, including more than 125 film screenings and bringing thousands of visitors to Rome, Ga. A highlight will be a special appearance on Nov. 3 by actor/director Ethan Hawke for the Southeast premiere of “Wildcat,” a…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: SEPTEMBER UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS IN ROME, NORTHWEST GEORGIA
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in September, down six-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 2.7 percent. “Georgia reigns as the ultimate destination for business and economic opportunity,” said Labor Commissioner…… read more »