(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp over the weekend announced the appointment of Chris Hosey to serve as Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), following a unanimous vote by the Board of Public Safety to approve his nomination. Hosey’s appointment will take effect August 1. “Chris…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE ROSE SLIGHTLY DURING THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average increased somewhat at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.27 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent more than a week ago, 2 cents less than a month ago, and 79 cents…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ISSUES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted a 2023 millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes of 9.84%. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held in the Floyd County Commission chambers located at 12 East 4th…… read more »
‘MADE IN ROME’ FILM SERIES TO CONCLUDE WITH SCREENING OF MARVEL’S ‘BLACK WIDOW’ ON THURSDAY NIGHT
There will be a free showing of Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ this Thursday night at 7 pm at the Rome City Auditorium. This is the last film in the free ‘Made in Rome’ film series presented by the City of Rome and the Rome International Film Festival. Films selected for the series feature major scenes filmed…… read more »
GOHS: ‘OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN’ UNDERWAY IN FIVE SOUTHEASTERN STATES
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): State and local law enforcement officers in five states are warning speeding drivers to lift their right foot off the gas pedal or they could find themselves holding a ticket in their hands. The warning comes before the start of “Operation Southern Slow Down”, a multistate…… read more »
VANN HOUSE DAYS 2023 EVENT SET FOR SATURDAY, JULY 22ND
Chief Vann House State Historic Site in Chatsworth will host its Vann House Days 2023 event on Saturday, July 22nd from 10 am to 4 pm. It will feature demonstrations of early 19th century skills such as blacksmithing, weaving, and more, along with self-guided tours of the museum. Irina Garner, Interpretive Ranger, enthuses that the…… read more »
GEORGIA CHAMBER RELEASES 2023 LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD
(Media release from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce): The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest and most influential business advocacy organization, has released its official 2023 Legislative Scorecard showcasing how members of the general assembly voted on the business community’s top issues during the legislative session. The Georgia Chamber’s legislative team and its members…… read more »
ROME/FLOYD COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN ISO FLOW TESTING ON JULY 24TH
(Announcement from the City of Rome, GA): The Rome/Floyd County Fire Department will perform required ISO (Insurance Services Office) flow testing starting July 24 until the end of September. – The areas that will be tested are shown in the map below in light brown and labeled R-3. – Because the flow test upsets the…… read more »
ROCK THE BLOCK BACK TO SCHOOL BASH SET FOR JULY 20TH
(Media release from Primary Healthcare Center Rome): Primary Healthcare Center Rome, in collaboration with Rome Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth, Goodwill of North Georgia, Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries, and Restoration Rome, is thrilled to announce its upcoming back-to-school bash. The event will be held at 1400 Crane Street Suite 2 Rome, GA 30161…… read more »
AAA: WHAT’S THE SAFETY IMPACT OF RAISING SPEED LIMITS?
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Drivers desiring faster commutes might view a higher speed limit as a boon, but is it always the safest choice? And what about the safety needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and others? A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that raising posted speed…… read more »