Category Archives: Local News
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA’S MARCH NET TAX REVENUES DECLINE THREE PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):The State of Georgia's net tax collections for March totaled almost $2.68 billion, for a decrease of nearly $83 million or -3 percent, ...
Apr 17, 2023
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd):Volunteers contributed 19,384 hours of their time in 2022 to improve the experience of patients and visitors at Atrium Health Floyd's health care facilities. A...
Apr 17, 2023
LT. GOVERNOR BURT JONES ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO SENATE STUDY COMMITTEE ON CERTIFICATE OF NEED REFORM
(Media release from the Office of Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones):Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced legislative and citizen appointments to the Senate Study Committee on Certificate of Need (CON) Ref...
Apr 13, 2023
BACKYARD BBQ BUFFS INVITED TO COMPETE IN THE BACKYARD BBQ BASH AT RIDGE FERRY PARK ON APRIL 29TH; REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 19TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation):Let's be honest. Almost anyone who uses a grill thinks their recipes and creations are the best. Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation along with Coke an...
Apr 13, 2023
GA SOS: ANNUAL REGISTRATION SEASON SEES INCREASE OF 29,000 CORPORATE FILINGS IN 2023
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office):Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a record-breaking Annual Registration Season for the Corporations Division of t...
Apr 13, 2023
SERVICE REOPENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON REVISED PROPOSED CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THREATENED RUFA RED KNOT SHOREBIRD
(Media release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service):The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today it has revised the proposed critical habitat rule for the rufa red knot, a robin-sized shoreb...
Apr 13, 2023
CITY OF ROME OFFICIALS INVITE THE PUBLIC TO CELEBRATE GEORGIA CITIES WEEK
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA):The City of Rome announces their celebration of "Georgia Cities Week" April 23-29, 2023. This year's theme is "Georgia Cities: Lighting the Way" and recognize...
Apr 12, 2023
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT HOSTS SWEARING IN AND PROMOTIONAL PINNING
(From the Rome Police Department):Rome police Department held a Swearing In and Promotional Pinning on Tuesday in the Municipal Courtroom. Chief Denise Downer-McKinney swore in three new officers to t...
Apr 12, 2023
CRBI TO HOST 30TH ANNIVERSARY PADDLE TRIP ON APRIL 22ND
The Coosa River Basin Initiative is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023. The local 501c3 grassroots environmental organization has been on a mission to protect, preserve, and restore the biologic...
Apr 12, 2023
OPEN DOOR HOME HOSTS NEW FUNDRAISER
(Media release from Open Door Home):Open Door Home invites you to take part in making our newest house a home.In February 2023, Open Door Home purchased a duplex for its Independent Living Program. Th...
Apr 12, 2023
