(Release from the Rome Police Department, GA): An arrest warrant for Felony Murder has been issued for Floydell Quinchard Smith, DOB 1990. Black male. Smith is accused in the death of Te’Vian Markez Williams on June 27, 2023 at a Dodd Blvd address. Anyone with any information or knowledge of his location should contact Rome/Floyd…… read more »
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OFFICE OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS AT GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE RECEIVES NATIONAL ADVERTISING AWARDS
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): The Office of Marketing and Communications, or MARCOM, at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has received gold, silver and bronze Educational Advertising Awards and Collegiate Advertising Awards for the 2022 edition of the Highlander Magazine, as well as for the department’s online publications, digital media productions and TV advertising. The Educational Advertising Awards is the largest, oldest and…… read more »
GEORGIA DOT AWARDED 20 PROJECTS IN MAY 2023
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): In May 2023, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded 20 projects valued at approximately $83,430,162.The largest project is a resurfacing project worth approximately $10 million and was awarded to McLendon Enterprises, Inc. The project consists of milling, inlay, and plant mix resurfacing on 18.42 miles of State…… read more »
AAA: GAS PRICES WOBBLE, BUT THEY DON’T FALL DOWN
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Pump prices barely budged over the past week, despite the expected demand surge due to the July 4th holiday. AAA predicted that more than 43 million people would hit the road to celebrate the nation’s birthday. Despite the record number, the national average for a gallon of…… read more »
JULY FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SET FOR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
The 2023 First Friday concert series will continue with July’s show on Friday night at 7 pm on the Town Green in downtown Rome. Boys in the Band, an Alabama tribute band, will be the headliner this month. Jeremiah Wheeler will be the opening act, says Megan Treglown, Marketing and Special Events Manager for Rome’s…… read more »
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO LOCAL STUDENT
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Each year the Georgia Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) accepts applications from full-time students who are considering a career in the public works arena. Through their Annual Scholarship Program, the APWA awards a $1,500 scholarship to each State District, totaling eleven (11) scholarships. Since 1994, almost 200 students…… 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 »
GA AG CARR RECOGNIZES MILITARY CONSUMER PROTECTION MONTH
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing the month of July as Military Consumer Protection Month by sharing information and resources to help active-duty service members, veterans, and their families avoid scams and predatory business practices. “Our servicemen and women dedicate their lives to defending…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: 18 LIVES LOST ON THE STATE’S ROADS OVER JULY 4TH HOLIDAY TRAVEL PERIOD
The Georgia Department of Public Safety reported that 18 people lost their lives in traffic accidents across the state upon the conclusion of the 4th of July holiday travel period at midnight on Tuesday. The 102-hour period began on Friday evening at 6 pm. State troopers recognize this month as the fifth anniversary of the…… read more »
CAVE SPRING 4TH OF JULY PARADE AMONG LOCAL HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Floyd County celebrated Independence Day all through the holiday weekend with fireworks, parades, barbecues, and other festivities. Folks from Floyd and surrounding counties were on hand for the 39th annual Cave Spring 4th of July Parade on Tuesday morning. Christa Jackson, parade organizer, was grateful to see the community come together to celebrate our country,…… read more »