Category Archives: Local News
REMINDER: HISTORIC EVENING AT FORT NORTON SET FOR THIS TUESDAY, MAY 23RD
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA):The public is invited to attend a Historic Evening at Ft. Norton. This free event was originally planned to be held in celebration of "Georgia Cities Week" in...
May 22, 2023
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES $225 MILLION IN GRANT AWARDS FOR GEORGIA COMMUNITIES
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced preliminary grant awards totaling more than $225 million for 142 qualified projects that improve nei...
May 19, 2023
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CONTINUES THE SEARCH FOR NEW EMPLOYEES TO WORK AT THE FLOYD COUNTY JAIL
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office continues its search for new employees to work at the Floyd County Jail.Sheriff Dave Roberson asserts that this is a great opportunity for anyone who is interes...
May 19, 2023
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD, GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE CREATE PARTNERSHIP
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd):A new partnership between Atrium Health Floyd and Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will increase the number of nursing student positions at the college and grow...
May 19, 2023
CAPTAINS TIM AND PAULA BLEVINS OF THE SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA PREPARE TO LEAVE THEIR HOME TOWN FOR A NEW ASSIGNMENT IN WARNER ROBINS
Just one more month remains for Captains Tim and Paula Blevins in their three-year stint as leaders of The Salvation Army of Rome. Their last day in town is June 18th - Father’s Day - and then t...
May 18, 2023
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: COMMISSIONER THOMPSON ANNOUNCES KEY LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS AS UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS STEADY
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor):Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has appointed Louis DeBroux as Chief of Staff to the Commissioner and Dana Woodall as Chief Operating Off...
May 18, 2023
GA SOS BRAD RAFFENSPERGER TAPS BIPARTISAN LEADERS TO TAKE ON LICENSING REFORM
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Press Office):Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger led the successful launch of the GA WORKS Licensing Commission on Monday, May 15th. The G...
May 17, 2023
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY RAISING FUNDS, BREAKING GROUND
Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley plans to break ground on its 60th home this Sunday, May 21st in Polk County.Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, attests that this will mark the fifth home build sinc...
May 16, 2023
AAA: 1.3 MILLION GEORGIANS EXPECTED TO TRAVEL FOR THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):AAA Travel expects there will be a significant number of Georgians planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. According to AAA's 2023 Memorial...
May 16, 2023
IN ITS TENTH YEAR, GEORGIA DECAL’S ‘LOOK AGAIN’ CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHTS DANGERS OF LEAVING CHILDREN IN VEHICLES
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning):For the tenth consecutive year, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is calling for families and caregivers ...
May 16, 2023
