(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will close Sand Springs Road beginning Tuesday July 25 from 8 a.m. replace a failed cross drain. The project is expected to take two days. The area of construction is near Fouche Gap Road. Detours around the zone include: · Fouche Gap Road, · Big Texas Valley Road,…… read more »
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GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER ISSUES NEW CONSUMER ALERT
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office): Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is raising public awareness of the latest financial scam impacting hardworking Georgia families. Secretary Raffensperger issued an Investor Alert warning consumers of a trend known as “Pig-butchering”, a cryptocurrency scam that has been targeting Georgia investors this summer. “Pig-butchering” scams, as they…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE ROSE DURING THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average has increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 9 cents more than a week ago, 7 cents more than a month ago, and 55 cents…… read more »
AAA URGES DRIVERS TO STAY ALERT AS KIDS PREPARE TO HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): As 1.6 million children across Georgia begin heading back to school, AAA urges motorists to slow down, stay alert in neighborhoods, and school zones. Also, to be especially vigilant for pedestrians during before- and after-school hours. Children are particularly vulnerable during the afternoon hours following their…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Their caucus will begin at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. The agenda is posted online at www.romega.us; the link to access a live stream of the meeting is also available…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STATE CHARTER SCHOOLS COMMISSION
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp last week announced that the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia has selected Donovan Head to serve as Executive Director of the Commission, following approval of his hiring by the Board of Commissioners at a called meeting this morning. Head will begin…… read more »
GEORGIA ARCHIVES’ LUNCH AND LEARN PRESENTATION ON ‘BLACK ANGELS: THE LAST GRANNY MIDWIVES OF CARROLL COUNTY, GEORGIA’ SET FOR AUGUST 11TH
(Media release from the Georgia Archives): The Georgia Archives Lunch and Learn presentation, “Black Angels: The Last Granny Midwives of Carroll County Georgia,” by Ruby J. Manley, will be held onsite. The presentation is on Friday, August 11, 2023, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, Ga. The Lunch and Learn presentation is…… read more »
WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR GEORGIA’S ROME PHOTO EXHIBITION
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites the public to the Georgia’s Rome Photo Exhibition featuring photography by local photographers that showcase the beauty of Rome and Floyd County. The photos are currently on exhibit at the Rome Area History Center through August 19, 2023.Judges from…… read more »
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY TO HOST ANNUAL PAPERBACK BOOK SALE FROM JULY 22-26
(Announcement from the Friends of the Library): The Friends of the Library will sponsor their annual Paperback Book Sale beginning on Saturday, July 22, through Wednesday, July 26. Sale hours will be from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday and from 10am to 6pm on Monday through Wednesday. The sale will be held at…… read more »
ROME HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES 94 ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLARS
(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): Rome High School is excited to announce the outstanding academic achievement of its students, as a staggering 94 students have been recognized as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars. These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their studies, exemplifying the school’s commitment to academic excellence and rigorous coursework. The impressive…… read more »