Category Archives: Local News
CRUISE INDUSTRY PREPARES FOR STRONG YEAR; AAA SHARES TOP TRENDS AND DESTINATIONS FOR 2023
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):After nearly three years of challenges and uncertainty, cruise lines are gearing up for a strong year with travel demand rising and Americans eager to se...
Jan 31, 2023
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO RISE
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Georgia gas price average rose at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.39 per gallon for...
Jan 30, 2023
CAVE SPRING, GEORGIA’S HISTORIC CHUBB CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HONORED WITH PRESERVATION GRANT
(Media release from United Methodist Communications):Chubb Chapel United Methodist Church in Cave Spring, GA is the recipient of a $50,000 capital project grant from The African American Cultural...
Jan 30, 2023
GEORGIA’S STATE PARKS OFFER INSPIRATION TO THOSE WHO NEED A BOOST IN KEEPING THE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TO BE MORE ACTIVE
So how’s it going with that New Year’s resolution? Are you seeking some inspiration in your resolve to be more active in 2023? Georgia’s state parks have much to offer, including a w...
Jan 30, 2023
GEORGIA GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP DELIVERS 2023 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered his fifth State of the State Address before a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly on Wednesday. WATCH ...
Jan 26, 2023
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: DECEMBER UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DOWN IN ROME, UP IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor):Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 2.7 percent in December, down one-tenth of a per...
Jan 26, 2023
HISTORIC SITES STATEWIDE TO OFFER FREE ADMISSION FOR SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY ON FEBRUARY 5TH
Historic sites statewide will offer free admission on Sunday, February 5th as part of the Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday.Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State...
Jan 26, 2023
FAIRVIEW SCHOOL IN CAVE SPRING TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY, HOST ANNUAL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 5TH
(Media release from Fairview ES Brown Heritage Corporation):Fairview ES Brown Heritage Corporation recently announced that it will participate in the Georgia History Festival's Super Museum Sunday on ...
Jan 26, 2023
AG CARR RECOGNIZES DATA PRIVACY WEEK, OFFERS ONLINE SECURITY TIPS
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr):Attorney General Chris Carr is encouraging all Georgians to join in recognizing Data Privacy Week from Jan. 22-28, 2023, ...
Jan 26, 2023
JANUARY IS NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY SEEKS NEW MENTORS
Just a week remains in the month of January, which is observed annually as National Mentoring Month.Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County seeks new mentors, as well as volunteers, according to G...
Jan 25, 2023
