Category Archives: Local News

DHS ISSUES FINAL ROUND OF P-EBT TO YOUNGEST SNAP RECIPIENTS

August 4, 2023

(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services): The Georgia Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Division of Family & Children Services has issued a final round of P-EBT benefits to SNAP-enrolled children ages 0-5 and those 5 years of age who turned 6 during the covered period of January-May 11, 2023. To be eligible,…… read more »

FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS BEGIN THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

August 3, 2023

Today marks the beginning of the 2023-24 school year for the Floyd County Schools. Dr. Glenn White, Superintendent, says that he is excited about the arrival of this new school year. Everyone is encouraged by Dr. White to be careful and be patient amid back-to-school traffic. School administrators are not just concerned about traffic safety,…… read more »

GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES NEW ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION DIRECTOR

August 3, 2023

(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced that the Board of Natural Resources (DNR) voted unanimously to approve Jeff Cown as Director of the Environmental Protection Division (EPD), effective August 16. “I look forward to Jeff’s continued service to our state as EPD Director,” said Governor Brian…… read more »

ROME CITY SCHOOLS EMBARK ON JOURNEY OF GROWTH WITH GEORGIA MILESTONES DATA

August 3, 2023

(Media release from the Rome City Schools): Rome City Schools students continued to show improvement on the 2022-2023 Georgia Milestones Assessments. Our students have shown growth in Developing and Above scores across both End of Grade (EOG) and End of Course (EOC) assessments. As we celebrate these achievements, we recognize that there is much work…… read more »

REMINDER: SCRAP TIRE AMNESTY DAYS SET FOR LATER THIS MONTH

August 2, 2023

Here’s a reminder that Scrap Tire Amnesty Days will be held later this month at the GE Plant, 1389 Redmond Circle in Rome. Hours are 2 pm to 7 pm on Friday, August 25th and 7 am to 2 pm on Saturday, August 26th. The Scrap Tire Amnesty Days are made possible by a grant…… read more »

MASTER GARDENERS TO HOST COMMUNITY WORKSHOP ON AUGUST 19TH

August 2, 2023

(Announcement from the Floyd County Master Gardeners): The Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will hold a Community Workshop on “Inviting Pollinators into Your Garden” on August 19th at Chieftains Museum from 10am till 12pm.  Join us as we learn about which plants to use to bring beautiful butterflies, bees and birds into your backyard.…… read more »

SOS RAFFENSPERGER RECOUPS LEAR CAPITAL FEES FOR GEORGIA INVESTORS

August 2, 2023

(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office): Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that Georgia investors who purchased retail precious metals from Lear Capital will receive compensation as part of Lear Capital’s bankruptcy plan. The Secretary of State’s Securities Division was part of a multi-state effort investigating Lear for deceptive securities and commodities…… read more »

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