(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said on Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.7 percent in June, up two-tenths of a percentage point. A year ago, the rate was 3.7 percent. “The bedrock of a thriving economy lies in maintaining low unemployment, but equally essential is…… read more »
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CAVE SPRING MOTORCYCLE RALLY AND MUSIC FESTIVAL SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
The 10th annual Cave Spring Motorcycle Rally and Music Festival is set for this weekend at the Big Cedar Festival Grounds, located at 125 Davis Road in Cave Spring. Gates will open at 12 pm on Friday and 9 am on Saturday. The two day event will include a poker run, a bike show, bike…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM LAUNCHES MOBILE EXPLORE ROME PASS
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism is excited to announce the Explore Georgia’s Rome Pass, a free mobile pass that rewards residents and visitors for exploring area attractions, shops and restaurants.The pass is free and instantly delivered via text and email. Participants are rewarded with prizes…… read more »
GHC FOUNDATION CAMP BUILDS LEADERS AND OPENS DOORS IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently held its annual GHC Foundation Camp for boys 10 to 14, which focuses on foundations in athletics, academics, brotherhood, self-respect and higher education. Held at the Floyd Campus, the camp not only gives youth an opportunity to let loose, play sports and enjoy the…… read more »
GEORGIA’S PRE-K PROGRAM PREPARES FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): School bells are ringing for the state’s youngest learners as Georgia’s Pre-K Program begins the new school year. The first day of Georgia’s Pre-K Program will vary based on school system and child care provider. It starts as early as July 27, in Taliaferro…… read more »
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY SEEKS NEW MENTORS AND VOLUNTEERS AS 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR APPROACHES
Communities in Schools of Rome and Floyd County seeks new mentors and volunteers as the 2023-2024 school year approaches. Gregory Wooten, CIS Executive Director, states that training is provided to mentors and volunteers, who are subject to a background check prior to their service. The training schedule is fairly flexible, says Wooten, who adds that…… read more »
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZED BY GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE
(From the City of Rome, GA): The Rome Police Department was recognized by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police for maintaining 20-years of continuous state accreditation with non-interrupted compliance. The department is one of only 44 agencies that received this award. Chief Denise Downer-McKinney and Major Chris Dehart accepted the award on behalf of…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO HOST PUBLIC MEETING ON EPA BROWNFIELD COMMUNITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT
(From the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority): Learn about the Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment project! The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority (RFCDA), in partnership with the City of Rome and Floyd County, invites citizens to a public meeting on Wednesday, July 26th from 12 pm to 1:30 pm at the Authority’s Office at 800 Broad Street, Suite 102.…… read more »
WAYNE DAVIS CONCRETE RECEIVES GRANT FOR APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING THROUGH GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Employees of a northwest Georgia concrete supplier will receive apprenticeship training at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) thanks to a new grant program. Wayne Davis Concrete has selected loader operator Elijah Page as the first of 10 apprentices it will send for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training through…… read more »
GA AG CARR JOINS 26 STATES IN PUSHING BACK ON ROGUE FEDERAL AGENCIES
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 27 states in filing a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overrule – or at least clarify – the doctrine known as Chevron defense. “For years, federal agencies have sought to unlawfully expand their powers to…… read more »