Category Archives: Local News
THE GDOL TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS EMPLOYER-FILED PARTIAL CLAIMS SYSTEM
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today the suspension of the Employer-Filed (Partial) Claims System. According to recent labor market statistics, there has been a steady increase in...
Jun 08, 2023
IRS TO HOST NATIONWIDE TAX FORUM IN ATLANTA IN JULY
(Media release from the Internal Revenue Service’s Media Relations Office):The Internal Revenue Service just released the seminar lineup for the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums, providi...
Jun 02, 2023
HARBIN CLINIC PRESCRIBES OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES THIS SUMMER
(Media release from Harbin Clinic):Harbin Clinic is promoting a series of outdoor activities, resources and events in Northwest Georgia this summer to encourage patients and families to spend more tim...
Jun 01, 2023
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS: INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFER WINDOW OPENS
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA):The Intra-District transfer window will open for all students currently attending a Floyd County school to apply for a transfer to a different school with...
Jun 01, 2023
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE TO CONTINUE VOTER EDUCATION SERIES ON JUNE 17TH
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA):The Floyd County Elections Office continues their Voter Education Series on Saturday, June 17. Two time slots will be offered. Citizens will have the option to att...
Jun 01, 2023
PARADISE GARDEN TO HOST 6TH ANNUAL OUTSIDER ART TRAIL ON JUNE 17TH
(Media release from Paradise Garden Foundation):Paradise Garden Foundation presents the 6th Outsider Art Trail Tour onSaturday, June 17, 2023 from 10 am to 7 pm, offering an enjoyable road trip to hel...
Jun 01, 2023
AAA: THE 100 DEADLIEST DAYS FOR TEEN DRIVERS HAVE BEGUN, OVER 30 PERCENT OF DEATHS INVOLVING TEEN DRIVERS OCCUR BETWEEN MEMORIAL DAY AND LABOR DAY
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer and a dangerous time of year for young drivers. Nationwide, more than 30 percent of deaths involving t...
Jun 01, 2023
ROME TRANSIT ADDS RIDGE FERRY PARK TO FREE MAINLINE FIXED ROUTE SERVICE FOR THE SUMMER SEASON
(Announcement from the City of Rome, GA):Beginning this week, Rome Transit will add Ridge Ferry Park to it’s free mainline fixed route service for the summer season running until August 1. The s...
May 30, 2023
VOGEL UNIT 3 REACHES 100 PERCENT ENERGY OUTPUT FOR THE FIRST TIME; FINAL SERIES OF TESTING REMAINS BEFORE THE FIRST NEWLY CONSTRUCTED NUCLEAR UNIT IN THE U.S. IN OVER 30 YEARS ENTERS SERVICE
(Media release from Georgia Power):Georgia Power announced on Monday that Vogtle Unit 3 has safely reached 100 percent power, marking a major milestone towards commercial operation and service for cus...
May 30, 2023
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: NORTHSIDE SWIM CENTER OPENS THIS WEEKEND, RIDGE FERRY FARMERS MARKET RETURNS JUNE 3RD
The weather predictions may call for cooler temperatures than normal here in Rome, GA for Memorial Day weekend, but the Northside Swim Center, 501 Kingston Avenue, plans to welcome swimmers for the fi...
May 26, 2023
