Backyard barbecues, fireworks, and all sorts of other outdoor activities are on tap for this Independence Day weekend, as is sweltering Summer heat. Dr. Gary Voccio, the Health Director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District, urges locals to stay cool, stay hydrated, and keep an eye on your kids and pets…… read more »
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STATE TROOPERS AND OFFICERS URGE MOTORISTS TO CELEBRATE SAFELY THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) urges everyone to celebrate the Independence Day holiday responsibly. This year, the holiday travel period is 102 hours long and begins Friday, June 30, at 6 p.m., and ends Tuesday, July 4, at 11:59 p.m.Last…… read more »
SCRAP TIRE AMNESTY DAYS SET FOR AUGUST 25TH AND 26TH
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Floyd County residents are invited to drop off scrap tires for free on Friday, August 25 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the GE Plant located at 1389 Redmond Circle, Rome. No appointment is necessary. Guidelines for the event are below. GUIDELINES o 10 tires…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO HOLD CALLED MEETING TO GATHER PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PRECINCT MODIFICATIONS
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. The purpose of the special called meeting is to hold a Public Hearing to receive public comments regarding precinct modifications for Floyd County.…… read more »
GNTC STUDENTS NAMED AS FINALISTS AT FBLA NATIONAL COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students were finalists in their competitions at the recent Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Atlanta. Nancy Johnson, a resident of Tunnel Hill and student at GNTC’s Catoosa County Campus, placed third in Management Concepts and placed…… read more »
CAVE SPRING TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH PARADE ON TUESDAY MORNING, ALONG WITH PAGEANTS, MUSIC, AND FIREWORKS THIS SATURDAY
The 39th annual Cave Spring 4th of July Parade is set for Tuesday morning at 9 am. Participants should line up between 8 am to 8:45 am. Wheeled vehicles line up on Perry Farm Road. Walkers gather at Cave Spring Outdoor Equipment at the Old Depot on Alabama Street. Spectators are encouraged to watch the…… read more »
SPLOST CITIZENS COMMITTEE TO MEET
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The 2023 Floyd County SPLOST Citizens Committee will meet Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Fire Education Room located at 409 East 12th Street, Rome. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please call the Floyd County Manager’s office at (706)291-5111.… read more »
BRUMBELOW NAMED FCS PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Floyd County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Glenn White, has announced the promotion of Brooke Brumbelow as the Public Relations Coordinator. “I am very excited to announce that Brooke Brumbelow will be our new Public Relations Coordinator,” stated Dr. White. “She is a product of the Floyd County School System…… read more »
GEORGIA DOT TO SUSPEND LANE CLOSURES FOR UPCOMING JULY 4TH TRAVEL
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is suspending lane closures and sharing the best and worst travel days for the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend. Lane closures will be suspended on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, June 30 at 12 p.m. until 5 a.m.…… read more »
AAA ACTIVATES ‘TOW-TO-GO’ IN GEORGIA FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): As AAA prepares to rescue more than 393,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Independence Day weekend, it will also provide free service in an effort to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Georgia and other select states (see below), offering…… read more »