(Media release from the Georgia Archives): The Georgia Archives Lunch and Learn presentation, “Our National Cemeteries: In Georgia, Across the Nation, and Around the World,” by Jamie Mitchum, will be held onsite. The presentation is on Friday, June 9, 2023, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, Ga. The Lunch and Learn presentation…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECREASED SLIGHTLY AHEAD OF MEMORIAL DAY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average experience a modest decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 13 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Their caucus will begin at 4 pm for an executive session. The agenda is posted online at www.romega.us; the link to access a live stream of the meeting is also available on…… read more »
RIDGE FERRY FARMER’S MARKET RETURNS JUNE 3RD
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Farm-fresh produce, delectable baked goods, arts and crafts, fresh-cut flowers and more are just a couple of weeks away, as the Ridge Ferry Farmer’s Market is getting set to kick off the 2023 season. The first market will be on Sat., June 3 and begins at 7 a.m.…… read more »
GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER HONORED BY INCLUSION IN RUSSIAN BAN
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Press Office): Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger today thanked Russia’s autocratic regime for including him in its ban of 500 Americans that singles out those who have spread “Russophobia” or aided Ukraine. “While I was previously unaware of my anti-Russian activities, I accept the verdict of…… read more »
REMINDER: HISTORIC EVENING AT FORT NORTON SET FOR THIS TUESDAY, MAY 23RD
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): The public is invited to attend a Historic Evening at Ft. Norton. This free event was originally planned to be held in celebration of “Georgia Cities Week” in April. Due to weather, the event was postponed and has now been rescheduled for May 23, 2023 at 6:00…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES $225 MILLION IN GRANT AWARDS FOR GEORGIA COMMUNITIES
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced preliminary grant awards totaling more than $225 million for 142 qualified projects that improve neighborhood assets like parks, recreation facilities, sidewalks, and healthy food access in communities all across the state disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “With our…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CONTINUES THE SEARCH FOR NEW EMPLOYEES TO WORK AT THE FLOYD COUNTY JAIL
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office continues its search for new employees to work at the Floyd County Jail. Sheriff Dave Roberson asserts that this is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in entering the field of law enforcement. There tend to be more vacancies at the jail than in any other position with…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD, GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE CREATE PARTNERSHIP
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): A new partnership between Atrium Health Floyd and Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will increase the number of nursing student positions at the college and grow the number of nurses entering the work force in northwest Georgia. The multi-year agreement builds on a 50-year history of collaboration between the organizations,…… read more »
CAPTAINS TIM AND PAULA BLEVINS OF THE SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA PREPARE TO LEAVE THEIR HOME TOWN FOR A NEW ASSIGNMENT IN WARNER ROBINS
Just one more month remains for Captains Tim and Paula Blevins in their three-year stint as leaders of The Salvation Army of Rome. Their last day in town is June 18th – Father’s Day – and then they will heading off to their next assignment in Warner Robins, GA. Captain Tim Blevins says that he…… read more »